Trireme (3.5e Equipment)

A trireme is rowed by 170 rowers on three decks, 62 on the top deck, and 54 on each of the lower two decks. It also has two sails. When rowed, the rowers can row for one hour, and then rest for half of an hour. When sailing and rowing, rowers can row for an hour and a half and then rest for half of an hour.

• Hit Points: 150
• Cost: 1500gp

Table: Trireme speeds

Rowed or sailed	Cargo1
	Light cargo	Medium cargo	Heavy cargo
Rowed	4.5 mph (4 knots)	4 mph (3.5 knots)	3.5 mph (3 knots)
Sailed	4 mph (3.5 knots)	4 mph (3.5 knots)	3.5 mph (3 knots)
Rowed and sailed	5 mph (4.5 knots)	4.5 mph (4 knots)	4mph (3.5 knots)
Light, medium, and heavy loads are determined by the total carrying capacity of the rowers. The sail is treated as having a Strength score of 63.

Table: Trireme attacks

Speed (mph)	Attack Bonus	Ram Attack
3.5	+7	3d6+7
4	+8	4d6+8
4.5	+9	4d6+9
5	+10	5d6+10

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