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	=== 5.2. Melee Weapon Construction Standards ~~===~~		\|toc=5.2. Melee Weapon Construction Standards
	~~</div>~~		\|title=Melee Weapon Construction Standards
			\|summary=Expand this section to view melee weapon construction requirements.
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	~~<div class~~=~~"wizlords-collapsible-section-title">~~Melee Weapon Construction Standards~~</div>~~
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	All melee weapons, whether commercial or homemade, must meet the following standards.		All melee weapons, whether commercial or homemade, must meet the following standards.

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	* Inspected and approved before their first use.		* Inspected and approved before their first use.
	* Re-checked before each game.		* Re-checked before each game.
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	=== 5.3. Shield Construction Standards ~~===~~		\|toc=5.3. Shield Construction Standards
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	~~<div class~~=~~"wizlords-collapsible-section-title">~~Shield Construction Standards~~</div>~~
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	Shields may be made from wood or foam and may include a metal boss.		Shields may be made from wood or foam and may include a metal boss.

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	* No sharp edges or unsafe protrusions are allowed on the face or sides of the shield.		* No sharp edges or unsafe protrusions are allowed on the face or sides of the shield.
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	~~=== 5.4. Projectile Construction Standards ===~~
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	Projectile weapons and ammunition must meet the following standards.		Projectile weapons and ammunition must meet the following standards.

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	* Arcane Bolts must be constructed from a foam ball wrapped in cloth.		* Arcane Bolts must be constructed from a foam ball wrapped in cloth.
	* The cloth must be secured with twine, string, or a similar material.		* The cloth must be secured with twine, string, or a similar material.
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	The sections below contain the detailed construction rules for each equipment type. These rules are provided for players who are building, modifying, buying, or checking equipment.		The sections below contain the detailed construction rules for each equipment type. These rules are provided for players who are building, modifying, buying, or checking equipment.

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	=== 5.1. Approved Weapon Brands ~~===~~		\|toc=5.1. Approved Weapon Brands
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	The following brands are generally accepted, pending safety inspection:		The following brands are generally accepted, pending safety inspection:

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	All weapons, including commercial weapons, must still pass inspection before use.		All weapons, including commercial weapons, must still pass inspection before use.
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	This page covers the weapons and equipment used in Wizards and Warlords, including melee weapons, shields, projectile weapons, arcane bolts, and siege equipment.		This page covers the weapons and equipment used in Wizards and Warlords, including melee weapons, shields, projectile weapons, arcane bolts, and siege equipment.

	== Melee Weapons ==		== 1. Melee Weapons ==
	Melee weapons are handheld weapons used to strike opponents in close combat. All melee weapons must be LARP-safe, suitable for controlled combat, and approved before use.		Melee weapons are handheld weapons used to strike opponents in close combat. All melee weapons must be LARP-safe, suitable for controlled combat, and approved before use.

	=== Weapon Categories ===		=== 1.1. Weapon Categories ===
	Melee weapons are classified by how they are wielded.		Melee weapons are classified by how they are wielded.

	==== Single-Handed Weapons ====		==== 1.1.1. Single-Handed Weapons ====
	* Can be safely wielded with one hand.		* Can be safely wielded with one hand.
	* Maximum length: 130 cm.		* Maximum length: 130 cm.

	==== Two-Handed Weapons ====		==== 1.1.2. Two-Handed Weapons ====
	* Any weapon over 130 cm must be wielded with both hands.		* Any weapon over 130 cm must be wielded with both hands.
	* Weapons shorter than 130 cm may also be used with two hands.		* Weapons shorter than 130 cm may also be used with two hands.

	=== Weapon Rules ===		=== 1.2. Weapon Rules ===
	* No thrusting-only weapons are permitted.		* No thrusting-only weapons are permitted.
	* All weapons must pass inspection before use.		* All weapons must pass inspection before use.
	* Players are responsible for ensuring their weapons remain safe, well-maintained, and in good repair.		* Players are responsible for ensuring their weapons remain safe, well-maintained, and in good repair.

	== Shields ==		== 2. Shields ==
	Shields are defensive equipment used to block melee weapons and some projectile weapons. Shields must be safe for contact, have padded edges, and pass inspection before use.		Shields are defensive equipment used to block melee weapons and some projectile weapons. Shields must be safe for contact, have padded edges, and pass inspection before use.

	=== Bucklers ===		=== 2.1. Bucklers ===
	Bucklers are small round shields.		Bucklers are small round shields.

	* Maximum diameter: 40 cm.		* Maximum diameter: 40 cm.

	=== Shields ===		=== 2.2. Shields ===
	Standard shields may be round or shaped.		Standard shields may be round or shaped.

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	* Other shield shapes may be up to 60 cm wide and 90 cm long.		* Other shield shapes may be up to 60 cm wide and 90 cm long.

	=== Shield Use ===		=== 2.3. Shield Use ===
	Shields can be used to block:		Shields can be used to block:

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	* Projectile weapons, including arrows, bolts, and bands from blackpowder weapons		* Projectile weapons, including arrows, bolts, and bands from blackpowder weapons

	== Projectile Weapons ==		== 3. Projectile Weapons ==
	Projectile weapons are ranged weapons that fire approved ammunition. Projectile weapons are split into bows, blackpowder bandguns, and Arcane Bolts.		Projectile weapons are ranged weapons that fire approved ammunition. Projectile weapons are split into bows, blackpowder bandguns, and Arcane Bolts.

	=== Bows ===		=== 3.1. Bows ===
	Bows are physical ranged weapons that fire approved LARP arrows.		Bows are physical ranged weapons that fire approved LARP arrows.

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	* Only unaltered IDV brand round-head arrows are permitted.		* Only unaltered IDV brand round-head arrows are permitted.

	=== Bandguns ===		=== 3.2. Bandguns ===
	Bandguns are blackpowder-style weapon simulators that fire approved band rounds.		Bandguns are blackpowder-style weapon simulators that fire approved band rounds.

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	Bandguns must visually simulate historical or fantasy firearms, such as matchlock, wheellock, or flintlock-style weapons.		Bandguns must visually simulate historical or fantasy firearms, such as matchlock, wheellock, or flintlock-style weapons.

	=== Arcane Bolts and Thrown Weapon Rules ===		=== 3.3. Arcane Bolts and Thrown Weapon Rules ===
	* Only Arcane Bolts may be thrown by hand.		* Only Arcane Bolts may be thrown by hand.
	* Martial thrown weapons, such as throwing daggers, are not permitted.		* Martial thrown weapons, such as throwing daggers, are not permitted.
	* Any hand-thrown projectile is considered a magic spell.		* Any hand-thrown projectile is considered a magic spell.

	== Siege Weapons ==		== 4. Siege Weapons ==
	Siege weapons fire large projectiles that function as a stronger version of an Arcane Bolt.		Siege weapons fire large projectiles that function as a stronger version of an Arcane Bolt.

	=== Damage ===		=== 4.1. Damage ===
	See [[Combat_and_Damage#Siege_Weapons\|Siege Weapons]] for damage.		See [[Combat_and_Damage#Siege_Weapons\|Siege Weapons]] for damage.

	=== Special Cases ===		=== 4.2. Special Cases ===
	* Arcane Servants or Beasts struck by siege weapons take 1 HP damage.		* Arcane Servants or Beasts struck by siege weapons take 1 HP damage.
	* Magic Shields (''see [[Magic#Arcane_Ward\|Arcane Ward]] and [[Magic#Holy_Ward\|Holy Ward]]'') fully block siege weapon projectiles.		* Magic Shields (''see [[Magic#Arcane_Ward\|Arcane Ward]] and [[Magic#Holy_Ward\|Holy Ward]]'') fully block siege weapon projectiles.
	* A character using a Magic Shield is pushed back as if struck by an [[Magic#Arcane_Force\|Arcane Force]] spell.		* A character using a Magic Shield is pushed back as if struck by an [[Magic#Arcane_Force\|Arcane Force]] spell.

	== Safety Construction Rules ==		== 5. Safety Construction Rules ==
	All weapons, shields, projectiles, and related equipment must meet the required safety construction standards before being used in play.		All weapons, shields, projectiles, and related equipment must meet the required safety construction standards before being used in play.

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	=== Approved Weapon Brands ===		=== 5.1. Approved Weapon Brands ===
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	=== Melee Weapon Construction Standards ===		=== 5.2. Melee Weapon Construction Standards ===
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	=== Projectile Construction Standards ===		=== 5.4. Projectile Construction Standards ===
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