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Short description

The slingers of the Getae were highly skilled missile troops capable of maintaining a sustained and concentrated barrage on enemies.

Description

The Getai slingers were in many ways similar to their counterparts in the Mediterranean world. Being at the lowest level in their society the slingers were part of the komati class. They carry little importance in their society, but on the battlefield even the tiniest pebble can turn a battle. They usually carried several slings used for various distances and projectiles either from led or stone. The lead projectiles were usually sharpened at both ends. For protection they usually only had a small leather or wooden shield and a knife for close combat. They are best used to pin down an enemy line and then should rapidly be withdrawn as they are very vulnerable in melee combat.

The sling was a common weapon used by the Geto-Dacians, as evidenced by the numerous led and stone projectiles found all around Dacia.