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Wizards and Warlords features full-contact combat using padded foam weapons in a controlled and immersive environment. Combat is designed to be fast, fluid, and cinematic, but it must always be safe and respectful.

== Good Strikes ==

== 1. Good Strikes ==

A good strike is a controlled hit delivered with the correct striking surface of the weapon, using a motion that represents a realistic and meaningful attack.

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Players should focus on controlled, deliberate strikes rather than the number of hits they can throw.

== Hit Points ==

== 2. Hit Points ==

Hit Points (HP) represent how much damage a character can withstand. When a character reaches 0 HP, they become Downed.

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* HP can be restored through healing magic and potions.

=== Downed ===

=== 2.1. Downed ===

* When a character reaches 0 HP, they become Downed.

* During weekly games that use respawns, Downed players should raise a weapon above their head to indicate they are out of play, then make their way to the designated respawn point.

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* At events different rules may apply when Downed. Be sure to read the event rules for more information.

== Hit Locations ==

== 3. Hit Locations ==

Only specific areas of the body are considered '''valid targets''' during combat.

=== Valid Target Zones ===

=== 3.1. Valid Target Zones ===

* Arms: upper arm, elbow, forearm

* Legs: thigh, knee, lower leg

* Torso: upper chest, belly, upper back, lower back

=== Out-of-Play Zones ===

=== 3.2. Out-of-Play Zones ===

The following areas are prohibited targets:

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'''Important:''' Deliberate strikes to out-of-play zones are strictly prohibited. Players should also avoid using these zones to block incoming attacks.

== Damage by Type and Location ==

== 4. Damage by Type and Location ==

Damage depends on the type of weapon and where the strike lands.

=== Melee and Ranged Weapons ===

=== 4.1. Melee and Ranged Weapons ===

* '''1 HP Damage:''' Strikes to arms or legs, excluding prohibited zones.

* '''2 HP Damage:''' Strikes to the torso, including upper chest, belly, upper back, or lower back.

=== Arcane Bolts ===

=== 4.2. Arcane Bolts ===

Arcane Bolts have the following rules:

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* May strike '''out-of-play zones''', though players should still '''avoid aiming''' for these areas.

=== Siege Weapons ===

=== 4.3. Siege Weapons ===

* '''Siege Weapons:''' Deal '''12 HP damage''' regardless of hit location.

* '''Bypass''' shields and count if they hit any part of a player's weapons, costume, or armour.

* May strike '''out-of-play zones''', though players should still '''avoid aiming''' for these areas.

== Blocking Projectile Weapons and Spells ==

== 5. Blocking Projectile Weapons and Spells ==

'''Melee weapons cannot deflect or strike projectiles or spells'''.

Projectiles cannot be intentionally blocked using a non-target area, such as hands or feet.

*If a projectile is blocked by a non-target area '''but would have hit a valid target zone''', the strike '''counts as a hit'''.

*'''Hits to the head and neck never count''' as valid strikes.

* If a projectile is blocked by a non-target area '''but would have hit a valid target zone''', the strike '''counts as a hit'''.

* '''Hits to the head and neck never count''' as valid strikes.

'''Spells''' count as hits regardless of where they land, including:

*Weapons

*Costumes

*Non-target areas

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* Weapons

* Costumes

* Non-target areas

== Where To Next? ==

* [[Armour and Hit Points]] ← Next Step

* [[Weapons and Equipment]]

* [[Terrain and Hazards]]

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