# Spear > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Weapon — Simple Melee | > | **Cost** | 1 gp | > | **Damage** | 1d6 piercing (1d8 two-handed) | > | **Weight** | 3 lb. | > | **Properties** | Thrown (range 20/60), Versatile | > | **Proficiency** | Simple Weapons | --- ## Description A spear is a pointed shaft of wood tipped with a metal or stone head. One of the oldest and most effective weapons ever devised, it is used by soldiers, hunters, and warriors across all cultures. --- ## Properties - Deals **1d6 piercing** damage one-handed, or **1d8 piercing** two-handed. - **Thrown** — can be thrown (range 20/60 ft). - **Versatile** — can be used with one or two hands. - Requires **Simple Weapon** proficiency.