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The '''javelin''' is a lightweight [[Thrown Weapons|throwing weapon]] that resembles a [[Awl-pike|pike]], however it tends to be a bit shorter. It is wielded one-handed and has damage potential equal to that of the [[spear|spear]] when used as a melee weapon. Since it will only inflict [[puncture]] [[critical]] [[Hitpoint|damage]] it is a poor weapon choice when engaging puncture resistant targets.
The '''javelin''' is a lightweight [[Thrown Weapons|throwing weapon]] that resembles a [[Awl-pike|pike]], however it tends to be a bit shorter. It is wielded one-handed and has damage potential equal to that of the [[spear|spear]] when used as a melee weapon. Since many attacks result in [[puncture]] [[critical]] [[Hitpoint|damage]] it is a less effective weapon choice when engaging puncture resistant targets.
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==Alternate Names==
==Alternate Names==
<b>

*'''contus'''
*contus
*'''jaculum'''
*jaculum
*knopkierie
*'''shail'''
*nage-yari
*'''spiculum'''
*pelta
*shail
*spiculum
</b>


==Game Mechanics==
==Game Mechanics==
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Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table javelin]]
Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table javelin]]



==Related Articles==
==Related Articles==


[[*[[Thrown Weapons]]
*[[Thrown Weapons]]


==References==
==References==


*[[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/polearms.aspJavelin Official Documentation >> Javelin]
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/polearms.aspJavelin Official Documentation >> Javelin]
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javelin
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javelin

Revision as of 14:08, 1 March 2020

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.

Alternate Names

  • contus
  • jaculum
  • knopkierie
  • nage-yari
  • pelta
  • shail
  • spiculum

Game Mechanics

Use:

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.

Note: To edit this table go to Template:Weapon table javelin

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References