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| − | Javelins are a hybrid [[Thrown weapon|throwing]]/[[melee weapon]]. They are considered a [[melee weapon]] when wielded, but are considered a [[projectile]] otherwise. Javelins are only available to those classes explicitly granted Javelins. | + | {{Playtest|rule=Updated as of November 3rd, 2024}} |
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| + | <onlyinclude>Javelins are a hybrid [[Thrown weapon|throwing]]/[[melee weapon]]. They are considered a [[melee weapon]] when wielded, but are considered a [[projectile]] otherwise. Javelins are only available to those classes explicitly granted Javelins. | ||
# Between 36” and 72” [[Total Length|long]]. | # Between 36” and 72” [[Total Length|long]]. | ||
# Must have between 6” and 12” of [[Strike-Legal]]. | # Must have between 6” and 12” of [[Strike-Legal]]. | ||
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# May be thrown and used in melee (including blocking and parrying). | # May be thrown and used in melee (including blocking and parrying). | ||
# [[Stab only]] for both melee and throwing. | # [[Stab only]] for both melee and throwing. | ||
| − | # Must strike point- | + | # Hits from Javelins when thrown are [[Armor Breaking]] and [[Shield Crushing]]. |
| + | # Must strike point-first to score a hit. | ||
# Must have a rigid [[core]]. | # Must have a rigid [[core]]. | ||
# [[Pommel]] is not required to meet the requirements for a [[stabbing tip]]. | # [[Pommel]] is not required to meet the requirements for a [[stabbing tip]]. | ||
| + | # May be [[Double-Ended]].</onlyinclude> | ||
'''''See Also:''''' | '''''See Also:''''' | ||
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[[Category:Rulebook Terms]] | [[Category:Rulebook Terms]] | ||
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[[Category:Amtgard Terms]] | [[Category:Amtgard Terms]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Weapons]] | + | [[Category:Melee Weapons]] |
| + | [[Category:Projectiles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:08, 3 November 2024
*8.6.2 Playtest* Updated as of November 3rd, 2024 *8.6.2 Playtest*
Javelins are a hybrid throwing/melee weapon. They are considered a melee weapon when wielded, but are considered a projectile otherwise. Javelins are only available to those classes explicitly granted Javelins.
- Between 36” and 72” long.
- Must have between 6” and 12” of Strike-Legal.
- Must be padded along their entire length.
- May be thrown and used in melee (including blocking and parrying).
- Stab only for both melee and throwing.
- Hits from Javelins when thrown are Armor Breaking and Shield Crushing.
- Must strike point-first to score a hit.
- Must have a rigid core.
- Pommel is not required to meet the requirements for a stabbing tip.
- May be Double-Ended.
See Also:
