Sling

The sling is a ranged weapon used for throwing stones. It is made up of a two cords attached to each end of a pouch, where the projectile is placed. This set-up allows a stone, etc. to be thrown much farther than with hands alone. A sling with a pebble locked inside can also be used like a club at close range, and was often used as such at the Ridge of a Thousand.

The sling was not commonly used in defense of Redwall Abbey, due to its reduced accuracy from a distance. However, for small parties going out, it was an excellent weapon. Earlier slingers were otter warriors on the assault on Kotir. Martin the Warrior and his companions also used slings infrequently. The Long Patrol also uses them occasionally.

Slings remained popular weapons throughout the years, with one of the more distinguished users being Matthias. The best slinger in the Redwall universe, however, is unquestionably Tiria Wildlough, who could sling with astonishing distance and accuracy. She carried a sling, her second, made by the Badger Lord Mandoral Highpeak, who used the skin of a shark to fabricate the weapon.