http://www.pcgamer.com/huge-dauntless-update-adds-new-bosses-improves-combat-and-progression/

In August, I said I couldn't recommend Dauntless, developer Phoenix Labs' free-to-play monster-hunting action RPG. I also said it might be worth another look after a few big updates. As previously reported, it finally got one in October, when it left loot boxes behind. This Friday, December 8, it's getting another big update with the 'Sharpen Your Skills' patch, which seems to make huge improvements to multiple systems. 

A new weapon, the war pike, headlines the update. Something of a rocket spear, the war pike can deal wide slashes or piercing thrusts which charge a meter used to fire explosive long-range shots. It also introduces piercing damage, one of three new damage types coming in Sharpen Your Skills.