Spear jab attacks are unable to be critical hits or sprint-knockback attacks even when meeting the proper conditions for them to be so. This was not stated in the blog post, and is inconsistent with the basic attacks of all other weapons.
MC-302782
Spears do not activate critical hits or sprint-knockback attacks when meeting the appropriate conditions
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Works As Intended
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