Throwing Axe in melee [Archive] - Wizards Community

Throwing Axe in melee [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
DigitalMage
11-09-07, 06:29 AM Is a throwing axe allowed to be used in melee, and if so does it use the same damage die? Is the only difference between this and the hand axe that it can be thrown at the expense of a lower crit multiplier?

Cheers!
Marcus Majarra
11-09-07, 07:06 AM Yes, yes, and yes. Also, the throwing axe is lighter.
DigitalMage
11-09-07, 09:01 AM Ta! The Shifter Ranger for my cons scenario now carries two of these :)
Mad_Jack
11-11-07, 03:18 PM Considering the likelihood of a critical hit, throwing axes are a much wiser option for a character with any sort of dexterity bonus. I have a rogue/fighter built on weapon finesse, throwing axes and two weapon fighting. Rapid Shot, a 5-ft. step and Quickdraw have the potential to be horribly abused with throwing axes and 2-weap. fighting.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
DigitalMage 11-09-07, 06:29 AM	Is a throwing axe allowed to be used in melee, and if so does it use the same damage die? Is the only difference between this and the hand axe that it can be thrown at the expense of a lower crit multiplier? Cheers!
Marcus Majarra 11-09-07, 07:06 AM	Yes, yes, and yes. Also, the throwing axe is lighter.
DigitalMage 11-09-07, 09:01 AM	Ta! The Shifter Ranger for my cons scenario now carries two of these :)
Mad_Jack 11-11-07, 03:18 PM	Considering the likelihood of a critical hit, throwing axes are a much wiser option for a character with any sort of dexterity bonus. I have a rogue/fighter built on weapon finesse, throwing axes and two weapon fighting. Rapid Shot, a 5-ft. step and Quickdraw have the potential to be horribly abused with throwing axes and 2-weap. fighting.