Javelin as melee vs ranged weapon

Also, the ongoing javelin as melee vs ranged weapon debate raged at our table last night 😛 @ChrisPerkinsDnD @mikemearls @JeremyECrawford

— Shane Plays (@ShanePlays) October 19, 2016

A javelin is a melee weapon. Melee weapons use Str. mod. for attack/damage rolls ("Attack Rolls," PH, 194). Exceptions include finesse. #DnD https://t.co/HhnmHIxClv

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) October 19, 2016