File:Quake1.gif Falling Spikes are giant metal spikes in Quake that come out of the ceiling to injure the player. These can kill enemies also, but it is a dangerous risk to try to lure them under the spike. The Falling Spike can start when the player gets close, or can continually slide up and down. The Falling Spike also varies with damage, with some taking 40% of the player's health and others killing the player in one hit, even with Armor.