Orc Shotput (Weapon)

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Orc Shotput 1-Hand Thrown / Exotic [edit]
Orc Shotput
Cost Sm Dmg Med Dmg Large Dmg Crit Range Wt Type
10 gp - 2d6 3d6 x2 10 ft 10 lbs Bludgeoning (physical, common)
Weapon Qualities: Ponderous, Poor Melee, Powerful, Size Limited, Strength-Based
Special training turns a grapefruit-sized sphere of crude iron into a deadly projectile. Even with the exotic weapon proficiency (orc shotput) feat, a wielder must be medium-size or larger to use the weapon effectively (or take a -2 size and -2 handiness penalty). The orc shotput is a rather small example of this breed of weapon, and is hurled with great force, with an eye to the occasional massive strike, rather than more reliable damage. As a result, it becomes wildly inaccurate quickly. The orc shotput may also be used in melee, albeit at a -2 penalty on attack rolls. As such, the wielder threatens adjacent squares, may make opportunity attacks, and provide flanks. The orc shotput belongs to the "Thrown" weapons group.