This article is about the weapon. For the spell, see Javelin (spell).
Javelins were a type of simple, thrown, ranged weapon, similar to a shortspear.[7]
Description[]
Javelins were light, flexible spears designed primarily as a throwing weapon,[8] but were equally suitable for melee.[9] They were usually constructed of wood and tapered to a sharp point at one or both ends. Alternatively, they could be tipped with a small metal spearhead. The shaft was much thinner than a spear intended for melee combat.[8]
Weaponology[]
The javelin was a ranged weapon, intended to be thrown. Javelins were not sturdy enough for most melee combat and if wielded in this way they would perform poorly. The normal maximum range of a javelin was 150 feet (46 meters).[10]
Javelins could easily be used on both foot or mountedback.[9]
Notable Javelins[]
Notable Users of Javelins[]
Classes[]
- Festival acrobats sometimes used javelins in their juggling acts.[11]
Groups[]
- Javelins were a commonly used ranged weapon among members of the Anaconda Company.[12]
- The Black Darts, a military company of tlincalli slaves in the City of Brass, were highly trained in the use of javelins.[13]
Individuals[]
Races & Sentient Creatures[]
A goblin javelineer.
- Javelins were a commonly used weapon among Alaghi.[14]
- Some drow were known to use javelins laced with drow knockout poison.[15]
- Javelins were a commonly used weapon among lythari.[16]
- Javelins were a commonly used weapon among wild elves.[17]
Regions & Settlements[]
- In the High Moor, javelins were a preferred weapon for hunting the swift grazing animals that inhabited the region.[18]
- Javelins were a commonly used weapon on the Malatran Plateau.[19]
Trivia[]
Javelins were often associated with deities of hunting or lightning.[20]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
Adventures
Into the Forgotten Realms • Swords of the Iron Legion • Ruins of Adventure • Nightmare Keep • Dungeon #33, "Mad Gyoji" • Dungeon #45, "An Artist's Errand" • The Ruins of Undermountain II: The Deep Levels: "Troglodyte Warren" • Dungeon #67, "Training Ground" • Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage • Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Novels & Short Stories
Video Games
Pool of Radiance series (Pool of Radiance • Curse of the Azure Bonds • Secret of the Silver Blades • Pools of Darkness) • Neverwinter Nights (AOL game) • Gateway to the Savage Frontier • Treasures of the Savage Frontier • Menzoberranzan • Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II • Warriors of Waterdeep
Card Games
Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
External links[]
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Javelins article at the Baldur's Gate 3 Community Wiki, a community wiki for Baldur's Gate 3.
Javelin article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 149. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ David "Zeb" Cook (April 1995). Player's Handbook 2nd edition (revised). (TSR, Inc.), p. 120. ISBN 0-7869-0329-5.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (1978). Players Handbook 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 35, 37. ISBN 0-9356-9601-6.
- ↑ David "Zeb" Cook (April 1995). Player's Handbook 2nd edition (revised). (TSR, Inc.), p. 94. ISBN 0-7869-0329-5.
- ↑ Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 108. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 116. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 116. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 115, 116. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 73. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 116, 118. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), p. 16. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.
- ↑ Tim Beach (1992). Gold & Glory. (TSR, Inc), pp. 23–24. ISBN 1-56076-334-5.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (November 1993). Secrets of the Lamp. Genie Lore. (TSR, Inc.), p. 25. ISBN 978-1560766476.
- ↑ David Cook (1991). Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (MC11). (TSR, Inc), p. 4. ISBN l-56076-111-3.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (July 1991). The Drow of the Underdark. (TSR, Inc), pp. 89–90. ISBN 1-56076-132-6.
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), p. 28. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), p. 30. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1994). Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. (TSR, Inc), p. 71. ISBN 1-5607-6940-1.
- ↑ Uncredited (December 1994). “Heroes of Malatra”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #102 (TSR, Inc.), p. 14.
- ↑ David "Zeb" Cook (April 1995). Player's Handbook 2nd edition (revised). (TSR, Inc.), p. 49. ISBN 0-7869-0329-5.