Thunder Spear

The are a new technology specifically developed to fight against the Armored Titan. Referred to as "iron rods" by Eren Yeager, their official name is Thunder Spears, due to their spear-like shape and the thunderous sound they make when used.

Mechanics
The Thunder Spears are based on the technology developed by the Military Police for use against the Survey Corps. This technology was reused and applied to design a new special weapon for use against the Armored Titan. It works in a similar fashion as the Anti-Personnel Vertical Maneuvering Equipment's guns and hooks, but with a strong spear loaded with explosives.

Usage and Limitations
The Thunder Spears are a weapon which enables a human team to efficiently launch a surprise attack against the Armored Titan. But, this weapon plays the role of a double-edged sword, as it is a danger to its user as well as the Titan. So much so, that it's only useful in a specific type of situation where after use, immediate retreat to close structures via Vertical Equipment is possible. Without a proper surrounding, the user is easily liable to get caught in the explosion. While it is also capable of damaging other types of Titans, its sole purpose is to kill Reiner, the Armored Titan.

Training
Squad Levi didn't have much time to train, but Hange carefully placed her troops so that they would be in an optimal position to attack. It's a maneuver that requires three successive attacks. The first to blind, the second to break the protective shell, and the third one to kill.