Archives of Nethys

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Excavation Drill

Excavation drills are a core hand tool for miners across the galaxy. Some claim that dwarf mining engineers poached from Ulrikka Clanholdings initially designed these drills, as Ulrikka has previously produced similar designs. Dwarf knights have long used these drills in combat, as have gladiators, who often use them to put on bizarre and grisly shows. Utility and industrial models see extensive use in demolition and mining, while helical and volute drills are essential for some star-metal mining, where hard ore requires a tougher tool. Gyroidal drills are restricted, special-operations tools predominantly used to breach starship hulls during rescue or military boarding operations.

Excavation Drill, Volute

Source Starfinder #34: We’re No Heroes pg. 44
Level 14; Price 70,500
Hands 2; Proficiency Advanced Melee
Damage 8d10 P; Critical Bleed 3d6
Bulk 2; Special Powered (capacity 100, usage 4), professional (miner), shatter, unwieldy

Excavation Drill, Utility

Source Starfinder #34: We’re No Heroes pg. 44
Level 2; Price 750
Hands 2; Proficiency Advanced Melee
Damage 2d4 P; Critical Bleed 1d4
Bulk 2; Special Powered (capacity 20, usage 1), professional (miner), shatter, unwieldy

Excavation Drill, Industrial

Source Starfinder #34: We’re No Heroes pg. 44
Level 6; Price 4,200
Hands 2; Proficiency Advanced Melee
Damage 3d6 P; Critical Bleed 1d6
Bulk 2; Special Powered (capacity 20, usage 1), professional (miner), shatter, unwieldy

Excavation Drill, Helical

Source Starfinder #34: We’re No Heroes pg. 44
Level 10; Price 18,000
Hands 2; Proficiency Advanced Melee
Damage 5d8 P; Critical Bleed 2d6
Bulk 2; Special Powered (capacity 20, usage 2), professional (miner), shatter, unwieldy

Excavation Drill, Gyroidal

Source Starfinder #34: We’re No Heroes pg. 44
Level 18; Price 387,750
Hands 2; Proficiency Advanced Melee
Damage 11d12 P; Critical Bleed 3d8
Bulk 2; Special Powered (capacity 100, usage 4), professional (miner), shatter, unwieldy