This weapon is a light, flexible spear intended for throwing. You can use it in melee, but not well. Since it is not designed for melee, you are treated as non-proficient with it and take a -4 penalty on attack rolls if you use it as a melee weapon.
| Range | Damage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Cost | Damage | Critical | Increment | Type | Special | |
| Javelin | 2 lb. | 1 gp | 1d6 | ×2 | 30 ft. | Piercing |
Source: Player’s Handbook (Page 118)