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The '''javelin''' is a light throwing spear that is insufficiently strong enough for hand-to-hand use in [[Combat|combat]].  It may be hurled at enemies, causing 1-6 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] on a hit.  The weapon cannot be [[Setting vs. Charge|set vs. charge]].
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The range of a javelin is excellent compared to other hurled weapons.  The weapon cannot be thrown at an adjacent hex; 2 hexes is consider point blank range, giving a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit|to hit]].  The javelin's short range is 3-9 hexes, for which there is no adjustment; medium range is 10-18 hexes, giving a -2 penalty; and long range is 19-27 hexes, giving a -5 penalty.

Revision as of 15:51, 19 July 2020

The javelin is a light throwing spear that is insufficiently strong enough for hand-to-hand use in combat. It may be hurled at enemies, causing 1-6 damage on a hit. The weapon cannot be set vs. charge.

The range of a javelin is excellent compared to other hurled weapons. The weapon cannot be thrown at an adjacent hex; 2 hexes is consider point blank range, giving a +1 bonus to hit. The javelin's short range is 3-9 hexes, for which there is no adjustment; medium range is 10-18 hexes, giving a -2 penalty; and long range is 19-27 hexes, giving a -5 penalty.