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<blockquote data-quote="DaveDash" data-source="post: 6634608" data-attributes="member: 6786202">Interesting you say that, because I've witnessed a higher level melee fighter attempting to throw Javelins and hand axes in a Dragon fight against a CR16 Dragon, and their impact was basically negligible.Firstly he had to ready actions to be able to get a shot in, because the Dragon wasn't stupid enough to stay within throwing range of him. That meant one attack per round, so a serious drop in DPR.Secondly - how much ammo does he have, how is he accessing 20+ hand axes/javelins? If he is storing them in a bag of holding he's going to have to spend actions digging them all out.The Paladin in my game also has a Javelin of Lightning. He doesn't use it much unless he has no other option because it's a waste of DPR. Fortunately the party has figured out its much more effective overall to get him into melee range than any other tactic.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="DaveDash, post: 6634608, member: 6786202"] Interesting you say that, because I've witnessed a higher level melee fighter attempting to throw Javelins and hand axes in a Dragon fight against a CR16 Dragon, and their impact was basically negligible. Firstly he had to ready actions to be able to get a shot in, because the Dragon wasn't stupid enough to stay within throwing range of him. That meant one attack per round, so a serious drop in DPR. Secondly - how much ammo does he have, how is he accessing 20+ hand axes/javelins? If he is storing them in a bag of holding he's going to have to spend actions digging them all out. The Paladin in my game also has a Javelin of Lightning. He doesn't use it much unless he has no other option because it's a waste of DPR. Fortunately the party has figured out its much more effective overall to get him into melee range than any other tactic. [/QUOTE]

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