The Morningstar is an unbalanced one/two-handed weapon that can crush through blocks and deal piercing damage, which is effective against heavily armored opponents. This unique combination of traits makes the Morningstar one of the more versatile weapons in the game.
It is one of the best weapons the player can get when starting a new game, as it is relatively cheap for its power - its nature makes it handy even when carrying negative modifiers - and can be very useful in sieges against shield-wielding defenders.