Pilum

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Pilum
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.

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