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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.
-== Melee Weapons ==
-All melee weapons must be LARP-safe, constructed from approved materials, and pass a safety inspection before use.
-=== Weapon Types ===
+== 1. Melee Weapons ==
-Melee weapons are classified by how they are wielded:
+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.
-==== Single-Handed Weapons: ====
+=== 1.1. Weapon Categories ===
+Melee weapons are classified by how they are wielded.
+==== 1.1.1. Single-Handed Weapons ====
 * Can be safely wielded with one hand.
 * Maximum length: 130 cm.
-==== Two-Handed Weapons: ====
+==== 1.1.2. Two-Handed Weapons ====
 * Any weapon over 130 cm must be wielded with both hands.
-* Weapons shorter than 130 cm may also be used with two hands for greater control.
+* Weapons shorter than 130 cm may also be used with two hands.
-=== Construction Guidelines ===
+=== 1.2. Weapon Rules ===
-All weapons (commercial or homemade) must meet the following:
+* No thrusting-only weapons are permitted.
+* All weapons must pass inspection before use.
+* Players are responsible for ensuring their weapons remain safe, well-maintained, and in good repair.
-* Core: Fibreglass or carbon fibre, at least 10 mm thick
+== 2. Shields ==
-* Tip: Kevlar or equivalent
+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.
-* Padding: Covered in soft polyurethane foam suitable for combat use
-* Polearms: First 40 cm from the head must be padded well enough that the core cannot be felt with firm finger pressure
-=== Important Weapon Rules ===
+=== 2.1. Bucklers ===
-* No thrusting only weapons are permitted
+Bucklers are small round shields.
-Players are responsible for ensuring their weapons are:
+* Maximum diameter: 40 cm.
-* Safe
+=== 2.2. Shields ===
-* Well-maintained
+Standard shields may be round or shaped.
-* In good repair
-=== Approved Weapon Brands ===
+* Round shields may be up to 70 cm in diameter.
-The following brands are generally accepted, pending safety inspection:
+* Other shield shapes may be up to 60 cm wide and 90 cm long.
-* Ateliers Nemesis
+=== 2.3. Shield Use ===
-* Calimacil
+Shields can be used to block:
-* Epic Armoury
-* FakeSteel Armoury
-Homemade weapons are also allowed but must be:
+* Melee weapons
+* Projectile weapons, including arrows, bolts, and bands from blackpowder weapons
-* Inspected and approved before their first use
-* Re-checked before each game
-== Projectile Weapons ==
-Projectile weapons are split into two categories:
-* Black Powder Simulations (e.g. band launchers)
-* Bows
-==== Safety ====
-Players CANNOT use their ranged weapons to block attacks. Players that attempt to do so may be carded and removed from the game.
-=== Black Powder Weapons ===
-These include:
-* Single-Handed: Pistols, band wands
-* Two-Handed: Rifles, crossbows, similar long arms
-Band launchers must simulate historical firearms, such as:
+== 3. Projectile Weapons ==
+Projectile weapons are ranged weapons that fire approved ammunition. Projectile weapons are split into bows, blackpowder bandguns, and Arcane Bolts.
-* Matchlock, wheellock, or flintlock-style guns.
+=== 3.1. Bows ===
+Bows are physical ranged weapons that fire approved LARP arrows.
-Band crossbows and band wands are also acceptable.
+* Maximum draw weight: 28 lbs at 28 inches (71 cm).
+* Only unaltered IDV brand round-head arrows are permitted.
-=== Band Missiles Requirements ===
+=== 3.2. Bandguns ===
-* Made from blue or green rubber exercise tubing
+Bandguns are blackpowder-style weapon simulators that fire approved band rounds.
-* Relaxed band must be at least 1/3 the length between trigger catch and front anchor
-* Band ties spaced no more than 4 cm apart
-* Cord must be used as joint material
-=== Bows ===
+These may include:
-* Maximum draw weight: 28 lbs at 28 inches (71 cm)
-* Only un-altered IDV brand round-head arrows are permitted
-== Throwing Weapons and Magic ==
+* Pistols
-Martial thrown weapons, such as throwing daggers, are not permitted at Wizards and Warlords. Only Magic Bolts may be thrown.
+* Band wands
+* Rifles
+* Crossbows
+* Similar long arms
-=== Magic Bolts ===
+Bandguns must visually simulate historical or fantasy firearms, such as matchlock, wheellock, or flintlock-style weapons.
-* Any hand-thrown projectile is considered a magic spell,
-* Standard magic bolts deal 4 HP damage
-* Constructed from a foam ball wrapped in cloth, secured with twine, string, or similar material
-== Shields ==
+=== 3.3. Arcane Bolts and Thrown Weapon Rules ===
-Shields are divided into two categories:
+* Only Arcane Bolts may be thrown by hand.
+* Martial thrown weapons, such as throwing daggers, are not permitted.
+* Any hand-thrown projectile is considered a magic spell.
-=== Bucklers: ===
+== 4. Siege Weapons ==
-* Small, round shields.
+Siege weapons fire large projectiles that function as a stronger version of an Arcane Bolt.
-* Maximum diameter: 40 cm.
-=== Shields: ===
+=== 4.1. Damage ===
-* Can be round or other shapes.
+See [[Combat_and_Damage#Siege_Weapons|Siege Weapons]] for damage.
-* Round Shields: Up to 70 cm in diameter.
-* Other Shapes: Up to 60 cm wide and 90 cm long.
-=== Shield Construction and Safety ===
+=== 4.2. Special Cases ===
-Shields may be made from wood or foam and may include a metal boss.
+* 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.
+* A character using a Magic Shield  is pushed back as if struck by an [[Magic#Arcane_Force|Arcane Force]] spell.
-Edges must have at least 1 cm of progressive give and be padded sufficiently so that the core cannot be felt under firm finger pressure.
+== 5. Safety Construction Rules ==
+All weapons, shields, projectiles, and related equipment must meet the required safety construction standards before being used in play.
-No sharp edges or protrusions are allowed on the sides or face of the shield.
+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.
-=== Shield Use ===
+{{Approved weapon brands}}
-Shields can be used to block:
-* Melee weapons
-* Projectile weapons (arrows, bolts, bands from blackpowder weapons)
-== Siege Weapons ==
+{{Melee weapon construction standards}}
-Siege weapons fire projectiles that function as a stronger version of an arcane bolt.
-=== Damage: ===
+{{Shield construction standards}}
-* A direct hit from a siege weapon inflicts 12 HP damage regardless of the location struck.
-* For most players, this is fatal.
-* This damage applies even if the projectile hits a:
-** Shield
-** Weapon
-** Costume
-=== Special Cases ===
+{{Projectile construction standards}}
-* Arcane Servants or Beasts: Siege weapon hits deal 1 HP damage.
-* Magic Shields:
-** Fully block siege weapon projectiles.
-** The bearer is pushed back as if struck by an arcane force spell.
+== Where To Next? ==
+* [[Spellcasting]] ← Next Step
+* [[Armour and Hit Points]]
+* [[Terrain and Hazards]]
+The Rules]]
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-== See Also ==
+{{Player Guide}}
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