Iron Age - Slings & Ammo
A simple, yet effective weapon, with origins older than history.
Slings
Slings are a type of weapon defined by their ability to hurl various projectiles using arcing, rotational motion or tension energy.
Table of Slings
| Weapon | Description | Hands | Damage Die / Dice | Damage Type | Range | Ammo / Reload | Item Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand Sling | A length of leather with a widened and depressed section of leather in the middle, designed to be swung rapidly before releasing a small projectile. | 1 | 1d4 | Blunt | 20 M | Stones, Motion | Common Ranged, Quick Reload, Single Shot, Concealable | 25 Silver |
| Slingshot | A “Y” shaped section of wood with stretchy bands secured in between, used to launch small projectiles. | 2 | 1d4 | Blunt | 30 M | Stones, Motion | Common, Ranged, Quick Reload, Single Shot, Concealable | 50 Silver |
| Atlatl | A length of wood with a small hook at the end, used to throw javelins further. | 1 | 1d6 | Puncture | 40 M | Javelins, Motion | Uncommon, Ranged, Quick Reload, Single Shot | 30 Silver |
Table of Sling Projectiles
Sling projectiles are designed to be launched by various types of slings.
| Ammo | Description | Weapon Type | Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stones(5) | Small aerodynamic stones. Good ones are usually found by lakes and riversides. | Sling | Common, Forage, Recoverable | 1 Silver |
| Clay Sling Bullets(5) | Small aerodynamic lumps of shaped & hardened clay. | Sling | Common, Crafted, +1 Damage | 5 Silver |
| Lead Sling Bullets(5) | Small aerodynamic lumps of casted lead, sometimes with inscriptions written on the side. | Sling | Uncommon, Casted, Recoverable, +2 Damage | 10 Silver |
