Flechette boltSource Dragonslayer's Handbook pg. 27StatisticsCost 30 gp Weight 20 lbs.
Category Ammunition; Proficiency AmmunitionDescriptionThis ballista bolt consists of dozens of small steel darts, called
flechettes, which break away after the bolt is released. If the
bolt impacts anything before it reaches a distance of 30 feet, it
deals 1d8 points of damage. Between 30 and 60 feet away, the
flechettes deploy, dealing piercing damage to every creature
and object within a 30-foot-cone burst. After 60 feet, the
flechettes lose momentum and fall harmlessly to the ground.
Separate attack rolls must be made against each target hit by
the burst. Light ballista flechettes deal 2d8 points of damage,
while heavy ballista flechettes deal 3d8 points. Additionally, any
winged creature hit by flechettes has several holes punched in
its wings, and has its fly speed reduced by 10 feet. The creature
takes a –4 penalty on Fly checks until the damage is healed.
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