A Javelin-head
A javelin was a light spear designed primarily for casting as a ranged weapon. The javelin was almost always thrown by hand unlike the arrow and slingshot which were projectiles shot from a mechanism. However, hurling devices did exist to assist the thrower in achieving greater distance.Javelins were used by the Noldor, Sindar and Silvan Elves, the easterlings (Asdriag, Odhriag and Sagath) and Variags as well as the Dorwinrim, Dunlendings, Lossoth and Umli.
Variants of the Javelin included:
- the Hadang
- the Ehtë
- the Pilo
- Throwing darts