Javelin

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Name Javelin
Launcher Throwing
Base damage 10
A long, light stick that can be thrown by hand.

Javelins are one of the most powerful Throwing weapons in the game. Although they pale in comparison to large rocks, they can be used effectively by any medium size or larger species and deal respectable damage. Javelin use improves only slightly through training the Throwing skill, making them stand out in the early game while losing some of their appeal in the middle and late. They weigh more than most thrown weapons, but their very low mulch rate (5%) means you won't need too many.

Javelins can have the following brands:

Tips & Tricks

  • No matter what you're playing as, if you happen to find a stack of javelins in the early game, use them; having a decently accurate, moderate damage ranged attack that can be targeted to the edge of your line of sight will greatly increase your ability to survive early ogres and the like.
  • Javelins are plentiful in the Shoals; many merfolk (particularly merfolk javelineers) will carry stacks of them, including useful branded ones. Okawaru and Trog will also periodically gift them to followers skilled with Throwing weapons.
Common Silver Steel
Mundane Javelin 1.png Javelin silver 1.png Javelin steel 1.png
Magical Javelin 2.png Javelin silver 2.png Javelin steel 2.png
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