Javelin

The javelin is a lightweight throwing weapon that resembles a pike, however it tends to be a bit shorter. It is wielded one-handed and has damage potential equal to that of the spear when used as a melee weapon. Since many attacks result in puncture critical damage it is a less effective weapon choice when engaging puncture resistant targets.

Note: The official documentation incorrectly lists the javelin as a polearm weapon.

Alternate Names

• contus
• jaculum
• shail
• spiculum

Game Mechanics

Use:

• One-handed with the HURL verb when used as a throwing weapon.
• Acts as a spear when used in melee combat and requires Polearm weapons training to be effective.

Weapon	AG	Cloth	Leather				Scale				Chain				Plate				RT	Min RT	Damage Type	STR/DU
	AsG	1	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Javelin	DF	.402	.304				.254				.254				.102				4	5	Puncture	17/105
	AvD	27	28	27	25	25	26	24	22	20	29	25	21	17	20	14	8	2

The standard javelin has a weight of 5 lbs.

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Related Articles

• Thrown Weapons

References

• Official Documentation >> Javelin
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javelin