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Patrick2011b: bump

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bump

Ge0ff at 19:45, 22 July 2023

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Hordes: mention that mulch = only 1 target

2023-06-21T03:04:55Z

mention that mulch = only 1 target

Hordes at 16:51, 15 June 2023

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Hordes at 15:43, 15 June 2023

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 However, javelins are greatly limited by quantity: you'll run out quickly if you use them for every fight. Save them for situations where penetration is actively helpful, and use [[boomerang]]s otherwise.
-[[Okawaru]] can gift throwing implements. If you venture into a [[Gauntlet]], then its [[minotaur (monster)|minotaur]] always carries a stack of javelins. [[Urug]] also carries a large stack of javelins. The [[Shoals]] is a good place for throwables in general; [[merfolk javelineer]]s carry a small stack of javelins (around 1-3).
+[[Okawaru]] can gift throwing implements. If you venture into a [[Gauntlet]], then its [[minotaur (monster)|minotaur]] always carries a stack of javelins. [[Urug]] also carries some javelins. The [[Shoals]] is a good place for throwables in general; [[merfolk javelineer]]s carry a small stack of javelins (around 1-3).
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 Javelins penetrate, which is a ''very'' powerful trait.
 *They can be used to snipe pesky enemies like [[boggart]]s, [[vault warden]]s, and [[shining eye]]s in the backlines.
-*In a hallway, javelins can hit multiple enemies for 100% damage, when only 1-2 enemies can hit you back. For comparison, [[Axes]] can hit multiple enemies, but at only 70% damage, and every enemy you hit can hit you back.
+*In a hallway, javelins can hit multiple enemies for 100% damage while only a few enemies can hit you back. For comparison, [[Axes]] can hit multiple enemies, but at only 70% damage, and every enemy you hit can hit you back.
 *Javelins cannot be blocked by enemy [[shield]]s.
 *Silver javelins are especially effective against chaotic enemies, like [[malmutate]]rs, [[The Royal Jelly]], and [[orbs of fire]].
 And, because [[Throwing]] skill gives more damage than any other weapon skill, a trained thrower can hit multiple enemies at high power. Expect an endgame thrower (20+ skill) to two-shot orbs of fire with silver javelins, for example.
-However, javelins are greatly limited by quantity. Use javelins for every fight, and you'll run out quickly. Save them for situations where penetration is actively helpful, and use [[boomerang]]s otherwise.
+However, javelins are greatly limited by quantity: you'll run out quickly if you use them for every fight. Save them for situations where penetration is actively helpful, and use [[boomerang]]s otherwise.
 [[Okawaru]] can gift throwing implements. If you venture into a [[Gauntlet]], then its [[minotaur (monster)|minotaur]] always carries a stack of javelins. [[Urug]] also carries a large stack of javelins. The [[Shoals]] is a good place for throwables in general; [[merfolk javelineer]]s carry a small stack of javelins (around 1-3).

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 ==Strategy==
 Javelins penetrate, which is a ''very'' powerful trait.
-* They can be used to snipe pesky enemies like [[boggart]]s, [[vault warden]]s, and [[shining eye]]s in the backlines.
+*They can be used to snipe pesky enemies like [[boggart]]s, [[vault warden]]s, and [[shining eye]]s in the backlines.
-* In a hallway, javelins can hit multiple enemies for 100% damage, when only 1-2 enemies can hit you back. For comparison, [[Axes]] can hit multiple enemies, but at only 70% damage, and every enemy you hit can hit you back.
+*In a hallway, javelins can hit multiple enemies for 100% damage, when only 1-2 enemies can hit you back. For comparison, [[Axes]] can hit multiple enemies, but at only 70% damage, and every enemy you hit can hit you back.
-* Javelins cannot be blocked by enemy [[shield]]s.
+*Javelins cannot be blocked by enemy [[shield]]s.
-* Silver javelins are especially effective against chaotic enemies, like [[malmutate]]rs, [[The Royal Jelly]], and [[orbs of fire]].
+*Silver javelins are especially effective against chaotic enemies, like [[malmutate]]rs, [[The Royal Jelly]], and [[orbs of fire]].
 And, because [[Throwing]] skill gives more damage than any other weapon skill, a trained thrower can hit multiple enemies at high power. Expect an endgame thrower (20+ skill) to two-shot orbs of fire with silver javelins, for example.
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 ===Tips & Tricks===
-* Any type of character can benefit from javelins in the early game. They can be used to soften up enemies like [[adder]]s and [[ogre (monster)|ogres]]. However, without much skill, you will throw javelins slowly (i.e. don't throw if an enemy is 1 tile away from you).
+*Any type of character can benefit from javelins in the early game. They can be used to soften up enemies like [[adder]]s and [[ogre (monster)|ogres]]. However, without much skill, you will throw javelins slowly (i.e. don't throw if an enemy is 1 tile away from you).
 ==History==

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 * Javelins cannot be blocked by enemy [[shield]]s.
 * Silver javelins are especially effective against chaotic enemies, like [[malmutate]]rs, [[The Royal Jelly]], and [[orbs of fire]].
-And, because [[Throwing]] skill gives more damage than any other weapon skill, a trained thrower can hit multiple enemies at high power. Expect an endgame thrower (20+ skill) to two-shot orbs of fire with silver, for example.
+And, because [[Throwing]] skill gives more damage than any other weapon skill, a trained thrower can hit multiple enemies at high power. Expect an endgame thrower (20+ skill) to two-shot orbs of fire with silver javelins, for example.
 However, javelins are greatly limited by quantity. Use javelins for every fight, and you'll run out quickly. Save them for situations where penetration is actively helpful, and use [[boomerang]]s otherwise.

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 * Javelins cannot be blocked by enemy [[shield]]s.
 * Silver javelins are especially effective against chaotic enemies, like [[malmutate]]rs, [[The Royal Jelly]], and [[orbs of fire]].
-And, because [[Throwing]] skill gives more damage than any other weapon skill, a trained thrower can hit multiple enemies at high power. Expect an endgame thrower (20+ skill) to two-shot orbs of fire, for example.
+And, because [[Throwing]] skill gives more damage than any other weapon skill, a trained thrower can hit multiple enemies at high power. Expect an endgame thrower (20+ skill) to two-shot orbs of fire with silver, for example.
 However, javelins are greatly limited by quantity. Use javelins for every fight, and you'll run out quickly. Save them for situations where penetration is actively helpful, and use [[boomerang]]s otherwise.

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 Javelins [[penetration|penetrate]] through enemies, able to hit every enemy in its path (with no penalty to damage). They may also come with the [[silver]] brand, which deals extra damage, especially to [[chaotic]] enemies.
-Javelins have a 5% chance of [[mulch]]ing when thrown. This destroys the javelin, though gives a bonus of +33% damage.
+Javelins have a 5% chance of [[mulch]]ing when thrown. This destroys the javelin and prevents it from piercing targets, though gives a bonus of +33% damage.
 ==Strategy==
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 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.30]], javelins did not get a damage bonus when mulched.
+*Prior to [[0.30]], javelins did not get a damage bonus when mulched, but could pierce targets even if mulched.
 *In [[0.28]], javelins were made much less common. [[0.29]] further nerfed the javelin gifting rate of [[Okawaru]].
 *Prior to [[0.25]], [[Trog]] could gift ammunition, including javelins.