Throwing axes were a light, martial melee weapon of the axe family that could be used as a ranged weapon.[4]
Description[]
Throwing axes were similar to a handaxe, but lighter and balanced for throwing. Their wooden shafts were about 1.5 feet (0.46 meters) long.[5] . Their blades were typically single-edged with a plain back.[6]
Weaponology[]
Classified as a light weapon, throwing axes could be used while grappling. Some training was required to be able to hit a target with a throwing axe, thus its classification as a martial weapon. The average maximum range of a throwing axe was typically 50 feet (15 meters).[7]
Availability[]
Business and merchants in the Realms where one could purchase throwing axes from included:
- A number of merchants in Athkatla's market Waukeen's Promenade commonly sold throwing axes, including the fruit merchant Enge and Ribald Barterman from his store Adventurer Mart. In the Bridge district, one could find them for sale from the innkeeper of Delosar's Inn and at the street-side stall of Bel Dalemark.[8]
- A number of general stores in the southern districts of Baldur's Gate sold throwing axes.[9]
- Candlekeep Inn.[9]
- The inn within the hamlet of Friendly Arm sold throwing axes.[9]
- Maheer el Saddith, a traveling merchant.[8]
- Maltz's Weapon Shop.[9]
- Ulgoth's Beard inn's owner sold throwing axes on the side, alongside a variety of general adventuring equipment.[10]
- Weapon merchants in the city of Ust Natha's bazaar sold throwing axes.[8]
- The Zephir's owner Zakee Rafeha sold throwing axes in his inn on the side, alongside a variety of general adventuring equipment.[11]
Notable Users of Throwing Axes[]
Individuals[]
Races & Sentient Creeatures[]
- Among dwarves in the Realms there was a long tradition of axe throwing that had been passed down from many generations of hunting foxes, rothés, and other fleet-footed beasts common in hills and mountains.[12]
- Gnome fighters often used throwing axes for both close quarters and long ranged combat.[13]
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Gallery[]
Various throwing axe heads.
A throwing axe from Icewind Dale.
Appearances[]
Video Games
Baldur's Gate series (Baldur's Gate • Tales of the Sword Coast • II: Shadows of Amn • II: Throne of Bhaal • The Black Pits • Siege of Dragonspear • II: Gladiators of Thay) • Icewind Dale series (Icewind Dale • Enhanced Edition) • Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder • Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale
External Links[]
Throwing axe article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
References[]
- ↑ Gary Gygax (1978). Players Handbook 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 35. ISBN 0-9356-9601-6.
- ↑ Gary Gygax, David Cook, and François Marcela-Froideval (1985). Oriental Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 39. ISBN 0-8803-8099-3.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (1978). Players Handbook 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 38. ISBN 0-9356-9601-6.
- ↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 119. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 113. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 BioWare (September 2000). Designed by James Ohlen, Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 BioWare (December 1998). Designed by James Ohlen. Baldur's Gate. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ BioWare (May 1999). Designed by James Ohlen. Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ BioWare (June 2001). Designed by Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (October 2012). Ed Greenwood Presents Elminster's Forgotten Realms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 91. ISBN 0786960345.
- ↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 114. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.