Boomerang

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Name boomerang
Appearance boomerang
Damage vs. small 1d9
Damage vs. large 1d9
To-hit bonus +0
Weapon skill boomerang
Size one-handed
Base price 20 zm
(+10/positive
enchant)
Weight 1
Material wood

A boomerang is a ranged weapon, designed for throwing.

When thrown, it will travel in a circular path clockwise from the direction thrown, hitting anything in its path. If it makes its way back to you there is a (dexterity in 20) chance of catching the boomerang; otherwise it hits you. Cursed ones always hit you. Boomerangs will not return if their path is blocked by a wall.

The unusual throwing mechanics make this a rarely used weapon.

Boomerang skill

Boomerang
Max Role
Basic
Expert

Boomerangs are the only weapons to use boomerang skill, and there are no artifact boomerangs.