The Zhua (literally "Claw") is an Ancient Chinese staff weapon. It was the Mid-Range Weapon of Sun-Tzu.
"This was designed to take away shields. And when that shields out of the way, your face is next." Sun Tzu Expert.
The Zhua consisted of a clawed iron hand on a 6-foot pole.. The Zhua would have been primarily used for ripping and tearing at the enemy, though the sheer weight of the weapon could have also made it a useful bludgeoning tool. Sun Tzu experts also claimed that the Zhua was also effective at grabbing shields off of enemies, and grabbing riders off horses. It was tested agaisnt the Halberd. It proved to be a devestating weapon, tearing a human head apart, and smashing the skull to pieces and causing depressed fractions, literally taking the top of the skull off. However the Halberd was given the edge due to the fact it had three striking points while the zhua had two