Makibishi (igadama), sharp spiked objects that were used in feudal Japan to slow down pursuers and also were used in the defense of samurai fortifications. Makibashi were one of the items supposedly used by ninja. Iron makibishi were called tetsubishi while the makibishi made from the dried seed pod of the water chestnut formed a natural type of makibashi called tennenbishi. Both types of makibishi could penetrate the thin soles of the shoes such as the waraji sandals that were commonly worn in feudal Japan when the makibashi was dropped on the ground or planted in advance. Makibishi could be carried in a bag attached to a belt along with other commonly carried weapons and/or tools such as shuriken and kaginawa. Makibashi could be thrown like a shuriken and could also be used against a enemy on horseback
While I like the idea of more utility items, I don't see any way to balance these. The only things I see coming out of this is whine about unblockable damage, tons and tons of friendly fire from careless players, and a massive buff to runners. :|
While I like the idea of more utility items, I don't see any way to balance these. The only things I see coming out of this is whine about unblockable damage, tons and tons of friendly fire from careless players, and a massive buff to runners. :|
but then you couldn't really explain dried seed pods penetrating mail/iron/plate boots.
Soooo...Caltrops?(click to show/hide)
Lets use that name rather than the weaboo name.
Let's not, and say we did. You appreciate the item, but not the Culture that made it. Pretty poor attitude.
If there is a western equivalent to the item then the english name will do fine. I doubt many of us speak japanese. It's why I wouldn't like this item have an arabian name.
Caltrops were already used in Roman times.