====== Archery and Thrown Weapons ======

Archery and thrown weapon data are given in the [[Table 3 Archery Data|Archery Data Table (3A)]].

This data is described below.

**Weight**: The weight of the weapon in pounds.

**Minimum Strength (MSTR)**: The MSTR measures the strength and skill required to use a bow.

A character may use only bows whose MSTR value is less than or equal to the sum of his Strength characteristic and Archery Skill Level.

**Range**: A thrown weapon's range in 2 foot hexes.

**Reload Time**: The time in phases required to prepare, aim, and fire a shot.

**Projectile Weight (PW)**: Weight in pounds of each arrow, quarrel, or projectile.

**Impact Damage (ID)**: Projectile impact versus range.

**Damage Table**: The Damage Table column specifies the type of damage tables to use.

All archery weapons except the sling use the Stabbing Damage Tables.

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"**Angus, just because the arrow has your name on it doesn't mean it's a present.**" \\
Kibid
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Archery and Thrown Weapons [R-FRP-8.1.4.4]