Boomerang

Boomerangs are a type of Throwing weapon. More damaging than stones, but less so than javelins, a skilled user can deal good damage. Boomerangs return to the user; when throwing a boomerang, if it didn't mulch, it returns back to the user. It cannot hit targets on the return trip. They are the largest throwing weapon that small races can use.

Boomerangs have a 5% chance of mulching (breaking) when thrown. When a boomerang is mulched, it deals 33% more damage.

Strategy

In the early game, boomerangs are useful finds. Even at 0 skill, throwing a boomerang is better than nothing. It can be used to soften up dangerous enemies like adders, ogres, or jellies.

Boomerangs remain useful to Throwing specialists throughout the game.

• While javelins are stronger throwables, they are limited by quantity. Boomerangs are more common, and can be used to conserve javelins.
• Since boomerangs always return to you, you won't have to worry about picking ammo mid-fight. Plus, you can't toss boomerangs into deep water or lava.
• Throwing skill has a great impact on Throwing weapons' performance. If you have a high Throwing skill, even boomerangs can severely damage late game enemies.

Regular
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History

• Prior to 0.31, boomerangs could have the silver and dispersal brands.
• Prior to 0.30, boomerangs did not deal extra damage on mulch.
• Boomerangs were introduced in 0.24, where they replaced tomahawks.