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The '''javelin''' is a lightweight [[Polearms|pole arm]] that resembles a [[Awl-pike|pike]], however it tends to be a bit shorter and is sometimes thrown. It is wielded one-handed and has damage potential equal to that of the [[spear|spear]]. Since it will only inflict [[puncture]] [[critical]] [[Hitpoint|damage]] it is a poor weapon choice when engaging puncture resistant targets.
==Other Names==


==Alternate Names==
'''Contus, jaculum, shail,''' and '''spiculum'''

*'''contus'''
*'''jaculum'''
*'''shail'''
*'''spiculum'''


==Game Mechanics==
==Game Mechanics==
Use: One-handed


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The standard javelin has a weight of 5 lbs.

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


==Related Articles==

[[Polearms]]


==References==
==References==


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

Revision as of 13:12, 30 December 2010

The javelin is a lightweight pole arm that resembles a pike, however it tends to be a bit shorter and is sometimes thrown. It is wielded one-handed and has damage potential equal to that of the spear. Since it will only inflict puncture critical damage it is a poor weapon choice when engaging puncture resistant targets.

Alternate Names

  • contus
  • jaculum
  • shail
  • spiculum

Game Mechanics

Use: 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
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


Related Articles

Polearms

References