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[[Category:Actions]][[Category:Common Actions]]
| summary = '''Throw''' is a common [[Action]] that allows the user to throw certain [[Weapon]]s, [[Consumables]], environmental objects, and even other creatures.
'''Throw''' is an [[Action]] that allows the user to throw certain [[Weapon]]s, [[Consumables]], environmental objects, and even other creatures.
| description = Throw a character or item from the world or your inventory.
 
== Description==
Throw an item or creature.


Your [[Strength]] affects how much weight you can throw. Heavier items deal more damage.
Your [[Strength]] affects how much weight you can throw. Heavier items deal more damage.


The damage of Thrown [[Weapons]] is the same as the weapon's melee damage.
The damage of weapons with the [[thrown]] property is the same as the weapon's melee damage.
 
| image = Throw.webp
== Properties ==
| cost = action
{{InfoBlob|{{action}}}}
| common = yes
* {{Attack Roll}}
| damage = weapon
| damage type = Weapon
| attack roll = yes
| range m = 18
| range ft = 60
| additional =
Range for picking up objects from the ground is {{AOE|m=1|ft=3|radius}}
* Damage:
* Damage:
** For [[Thrown]] weapons, damage is the same as the weapon's melee damage
** For weapons with the {{Thrown}} property, the damage roll and damage type is the same as the weapon's melee damage
** For improvised weapons (including creatures), damage is determined by the weight of the object being thrown:
** For other objects and creatures, damage is determined by the weight{{note|name=creature weight|The weight of living creatures are not influenced by their equipped items or items inside their inventory. Their weight is connected to their [[Creature size|size]], and can be seen by clicking '''"Examine -> Detailed Info"''' and looking under '''"Weight: "'''.}} of the object being thrown:
*** Light objects (less than 10kg) deal {{DamageText|1|Bludgeoning}} damage
*** Light objects: under {{Weight|kg=10|lb=20}}:<br>{{DamageText|1|Bludgeoning}} damage.
*** Medium objects (10kg~50kg) deal {{DamageText|1d4|Bludgeoning}} damage
*** Medium objects: {{Weight|kg=10|lb=20}} - 50 kg / 100 lb:<br>{{DamageText|1d4|Bludgeoning}} damage.
*** Heavy objects (greater than 50kg) deal {{DamageText|2d4|Bludgeoning}} damage
*** Heavy objects: over {{Weight|kg=50|lb=100}}:<br>{{DamageText|2d4|Bludgeoning}} damage.
* {{Range|m=18|ft=60}}
* If the thrown object or creature is over half the target's weight, the target will be knocked back {{distance|m=2|ft=7}}.{{note|name=creature weight}}
* {{AOE|m=1|ft=3|radius}}
* If the thrown object or creature is heavier than the target, the target will become {{cond|Prone}} (no saving throw).{{note|name=creature weight}}
**''This radius only applies to [[Consumables|Consumable]] items, and is overridden by some items; consult the item's tooltip to see if its radius is different.''
* A thrown creature will always land {{Cond|prone}} (no saving throw).
 
| condition = Prone
== Notes and Trivia ==
| condition duration = 1
* A creature may throw items and other creatures weighing up to <code>[[Strength]] * 3</code> kg. For example, a [[Fighter]] with a Strength score of 18 can throw objects weighing up to 54 kg / 119 lb.
| notes =  
* The weight of a creature is '''not''' influenced by their equipped items or the items in their inventory, as of Early Access Patch 9.
* A creature can throw items and other creatures weighing up to {{math|0.2\cdot\text{Strength}^2}}{{nbts}}kg{{ref|From the definition of {{c|CanImprovisedWeaponWeight()}} in {{c|Scripts/thoth/helpers/CommonConditions.khn}}.}}. For example, with a [[Strength]] score of 18, the weight limit for Throw is {{weight|kg=64.8|lb=130}}.
* A creature may only be Thrown if it is at least one [[Creature Size|Size]] category smaller than the thrower.
** It requires a Strength of at least 20 to pick up a normal humanoid ({{weight|kg=75|lb=150}}).
** As of Early Access Patch 9, this limitation is not applied consistently to all creatures. For example, [[Scratch]] the dog is of Medium size but can be thrown by other Medium creatures (with 17 or higher [[Strength]]).
* Triggers {{SAI|Extra Attack}}.
** Creature sizes can be increased or decreased by the {{SmallIcon|Enlarge Reduce Icon.png}} [[Enlarge/Reduce]] spell.
* Can be done as a free attack after triggering {{SAI|Extra Attack}}.
* {{class|Berserker}} has an improved throwing ability called {{SAI|Enraged Throw}}.
* '''Throw''' counts as a ranged unarmed attack.
** The {{SAI|Tavern Brawler}} feat improves throwing.
}}
== Footnotes ==
{{notelist}}
== References ==
{{reflist}}

Latest revision as of 09:16, 28 April 2024

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Throw is a common Action that allows the user to throw certain Weapons, Consumables, environmental objects, and even other creatures.

Description

Throw a character or item from the world or your inventory.

Your Strength affects how much weight you can throw. Heavier items deal more damage.

The damage of weapons with the thrown property is the same as the weapon's melee damage.

Properties

Cost:
Action
Damage:
Normal weapon damage
Details:
Attack roll
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Range for picking up objects from the ground is AoE: 1 m / 3 ft (Radius)

  • Damage:
    • For weapons with the Thrown Thrown property, the damage roll and damage type is the same as the weapon's melee damage
    • For other objects and creatures, damage is determined by the weight[note 1] of the object being thrown:
      • Light objects: under  Weight: 10 kg / 20 lb:
        1Damage TypesBludgeoning damage.
      • Medium objects:  Weight: 10 kg / 20 lb - 50 kg / 100 lb:
        1d4Damage TypesBludgeoning damage.
      • Heavy objects: over  Weight: 50 kg / 100 lb:
        2d4Damage TypesBludgeoning damage.
  • If the thrown object or creature is over half the target's weight, the target will be knocked back 2 m / 7 ft.[note 1]
  • If the thrown object or creature is heavier than the target, the target will become Prone Prone (no saving throw).[note 1]
  • A thrown creature will always land Prone Prone (no saving throw).

Condition: Prone

Prone Prone

Duration: 1 turn

Notes

  • A creature can throw items and other creatures weighing up to  kg[1]. For example, with a Strength score of 18, the weight limit for Throw is  Weight: 64.8 kg / 129.6 lb.
    • It requires a Strength of at least 20 to pick up a normal humanoid ( Weight: 75 kg / 150 lb).
  • Triggers Extra Attack Extra Attack.
  • Can be done as a free attack after triggering Extra Attack Extra Attack.
  • Berserker Barbarian has an improved throwing ability called Enraged Throw Enraged Throw.
  • Throw counts as a ranged unarmed attack.

Footnotes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The weight of living creatures are not influenced by their equipped items or items inside their inventory. Their weight is connected to their size, and can be seen by clicking "Examine -> Detailed Info" and looking under "Weight: ".

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ From the definition of CanImprovisedWeaponWeight() in Scripts/thoth/helpers/CommonConditions.khn.
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