Pilum

Pilum Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Manufacturing Object type Weapons Skill used Manufacturing weapons Time 1 day(s) Objects pilum shaft pilum head Tools stone, bronze or regular hammer Rot and repair Rot 25 points per day per day of use: Unknown (hard) Repair 1250 points per hour Holdable object General properties Attack 35 Skillweight 40% Weight 270 grams Visible yes

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.