Whips were a type of exotic, one-handed melee reach weapon.
Description
The whip was a long, flexible, braided leather cord which tapered gradually from the handle to the tip. The handle was either thick braided leather or leather-covered wood and was 8 to 12 in (20.3 to 30.5 cm) long. When stretched to full length, the whip could be up to 20 ft (6.1 m) long. An optional tassel of horsehair or twine on the end (called a cracker) amplified the sound of the whip. An average whip cost 1 gp and weighed 2 lb (0.9 kg).[6]
Use
The whip was mostly effective against unarmored creatures. The weapon had an effective range of 15 ft (4.6 m). Whips could also be used to trip opponents and they were particularly good at disarming. However, it took special training and practice to use a whip effectively without hurting oneself.[7]
Notable whips
Trivia
- Whips were the only weapon permissible for charioteers to use in the Thulbanian Games.[8]
Appendix
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References
- ↑ 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. 109. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 117. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ Jeremy Crawford, Stephen Schubert, et al. (September 2011). Mordenkainen's Magnificent Emporium. Edited by Cal Moore, Tanis O'Connor. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 21. ISBN 978-0-7869-5744-6.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 149. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 117. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 117, 121–122. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ Scott Bennie (February 1990). Old Empires. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.), p. 69. ISBN 978-0880388214.