A slender arrow with a narrow, square-sectioned iron spike forge-welded to a socketed collar — made for speed of flight and for splitting the rings of light mail at distance. The shaft is finer than a standard arrow, the fletching low and close-cut to stabilize a long, flat trajectory. Archers of the militia and skirmish-line favor bodkin shafts where the foe wears hauberks rather than plate.
Light Bodkin Arrow
Slender shaft, square-sectioned spike; splits light mail at distance; militia, skirmish use.