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| image        = Pilumbueno.jpg
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| comment      = Image Source: [http://commons.wikimedia.org Wikimedia Commons]
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| type        = Weapons
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| skill        = Manufacturing weapons
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| time        = 1
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| resources    =
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| objects      = [[pilum shaft]]<br>[[pilum head]]
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| tools        = {{hammer}}
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| rot          = 25
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| repair      = 1250
 
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| attack      = 35
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| skillweight = 40
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| weight      = 270
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Days needed: 1<br>
 
Raw materials needed: <br>
 
Objects: [[pilum shaft]] (1), [[pilum head]] (1) <br>
 
Tools needed: {{hammer}}
 
  
[[Category:Weapons]]
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==Description and uses==
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The [[pilum]] is a reasonably powerful weapon that can be made without [[leather]] and uses less [[steel]] than other weapons of the same effectiveness.
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==Real-life context==
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A javelin historically used by the Roman infantry. It was thrown by the soldier before engaging in hand-to-hand combat with the short sword ([[steel gladius|gladius]]). Later versions of the pilum had a shaft that would partially break on impact and hinder the enemy's movement.

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Pilum
Pilumbueno.jpg
Image Source: Wikimedia Commons
Manufacturing
Object typeWeapons
Skill usedManufacturing weapons
Time1 day(s)
Objectspilum shaft
pilum head
Toolsstone, bronze or regular hammer
Rot and repair
Rot25 points per day
per day of use: Unknown (hard)
Repair1250 points per hour
Holdable object
General properties
Attack35
Skillweight40%
Weight270 grams
Visibleyes


Description and uses

The pilum is a reasonably powerful weapon that can be made without leather and uses less steel than other weapons of the same effectiveness.

Real-life context

A javelin historically used by the Roman infantry. It was thrown by the soldier before engaging in hand-to-hand combat with the short sword (gladius). Later versions of the pilum had a shaft that would partially break on impact and hinder the enemy's movement.