Pilum

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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

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