Javelin

Statistics

Cost 1 gp Weight 2 lbs.
Damage 1d4 (small), 1d6 (medium), 1d8 (large); Critical x2; Ranged 30 ft.; Type piercing; Special thrown
Category ranged; Proficiency simple
Weapon Groups spears; thrown

Description

A javelin is a thin throwing spear. Since it is not designed for melee, you are treated as nonproficient with it and take a –4 penalty on attack rolls if you use a javelin as a melee weapon.