Throwing Cards (3.5e Equipment)

Appearing as simple playing cards, throwing cards are composed of a particularly stiff paper with the edges sharpened to razor thin blades. Even with its superior construction, it is still simply paper and it requires an expert hand to effectively toss these low-damage projectiles. A throwing card can’t be used as a melee weapon.

Because they look so mundane, throwing cards are not often seen as weapons, allowing crafty assassins and scoundrels to sneak in the deadly devices. Others must succeed on a DC 20 Spot or Search check to realize something is amiss.

Although they are thrown weapons, throwing cards are treated as ammunition for the purposes of drawing them, crafting masterwork or otherwise special versions of them and what happens to them after they are thrown. The cost above is for a typical pack of 50.