V9: Javelin

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Javelin

Warrior with a Javelin

• Is a hybrid Stab-Only Melee Weapon and Stabbing Projectile.
• Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
• Total length must be between 36" (3ft), up to 72" (6ft).
• Must have a straight core with at most one Striking Tip per end.
• Each striking tip must have at least 6" Strike-Legal as per Stab-Only.
• All other Non-Striking Surfaces must be covered with Incidental Padding.
• Must have an ownership label as per projectiles.

Javelin Hybrid Combat Rules

• By default, a Javelin is a Stab-Only Melee Weapon. It cannot be used to slash.
• When thrown, it becomes a Stabbing Projectile and does not count as a melee weapon again until it becomes Unattended or Carried.
• Javelins become Armor Breaking and Shield Crushing once they have travelled their length through the air.
• Destroyed Javelins cannot be thrown.

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