Bola

The bola is a throwing weapon constructed by adding weights to the ends of interconnected ropes or cords. Originally designed to entangle the legs of farm animals it has proven to be effective against all manner of creatures.

Although there is no uniform design, most bolas have two or three balls, but there are versions of up to 8 or 9 balls. Some bolas have balls of equal weight, others vary the knot and cord. Gauchos use bolas made of braided leather cords with wooden balls or small leather sacks full of stones at the ends of the cords.

Depending on the exact design, the thrower grasps the bola either by one of the weights or by the nexus of the cords. He gives the balls momentum by swinging them and then releases the weapon, hurling it at the target.

Alternate Names

• None

Game Mechanics

Use:

• One-handed with the HURL verb when used as a throwing weapon.
• Acts as a blackjack when used in melee combat and requires brawling 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
Bola	DF	.205	.158				.107				.118				.067				5	2	Crush	12/75
	AvD	25	20	19	18	17	30	28	26	24	25	21	17	13	35	29	23	17

The standard bola has a weight of 4 lbs.

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• Thrown Weapons

References

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