99,185pages on     this wiki      A type of ranged weapon that
usually causes only physical damage and, like all ranged
weapons, doesn't need ammo to use. Thrown weapons do not have
durability. Cannot be used on targets within 5 yards.
Rogues, Warriors, and Hunters start with the Throw ability.
Rogues can later gain the ability [Deadly Throw], which requires
an equipped thrown weapon. This is currently the only ability
for any type of character (other than Trolls) that requires a
thrown weapon be equipped. The Warrior ability [Heroic Throw]
does not require a thrown weapon.      Vs. ShootEdit
Throwing differs from shooting in several ways.      • The shoot
ability requires more time to cast than the throw ability,
regardless of the weapon's cooldown spec. For this reason, some
Warriors and Rogues tend to prefer thrown weapons over other
ranged weapon types. A good player can typically throw three or
four times at a pulled mob at maximum range vs. only one shot
with a shooting weapon. However, there