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The '''pilum''', similar to the [[javelin]], is the lightest and fastest of the [[Polearms|pole arm]] weapons and is used one-handed. The hafts of most pila are topped with an elongated spike or point which can be used to [[Puncture critical table|puncture]] or [[Slash critical table|slash]] the target. The main trade-off for the pilum's light weight and speed is lower [[Hitpoint|damage]] per strike. |
The '''pilum''', similar to the [[javelin]], is the lightest and fastest of the [[Polearms|pole arm]] weapons and is used one-handed. The hafts of most pila are topped with an elongated spike or point which can be used to [[Puncture critical table|puncture]] or [[Slash critical table|slash]] the target. The main trade-off for the pilum's light weight and speed is lower [[Hitpoint|damage]] per strike. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/polearms.asp#Pilum Official Documentation >> Pilum] |
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilum |
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilum |
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Latest revision as of 09:37, 28 April 2026
The pilum, similar to the javelin, is the lightest and fastest of the pole arm weapons and is used one-handed. The hafts of most pila are topped with an elongated spike or point which can be used to puncture or slash the target. The main trade-off for the pilum's light weight and speed is lower damage per strike.
A pilum cannot be used in Two Weapon Combat despite being one-handed
Alternate Names
- shield-breaker
- shield-sunderer
Game Mechanics
Used one-handed
| 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 | |||||
| Pilum | DF | .350 | .250 | .225 | .175 | .060 | 3 | 3 | Slash/Puncture | 50/150 | ||||||||||||
| AvD | 30 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 3 | -3 | |||||
The standard pilum has a weight of 5 lbs.
Note: To edit this table go to Template:Weapon table pilum