Rules of Play

Rules Version

The Official Current Rules Version for Amtgard is 8.5.3 (Saucy), which can be found here. 8.5.3 Saucy

The rules currently found on the AmtWiki are the playtest rulebook version 8.6.3

It is worthwhile to note that whilst wiki-fyng the rulebook does make information easier to find it also makes that information about as honest and accurate as that page’s last updater. This section of the Amtwiki is meant as a guide, not the absolute last word on the rules. For complete rules listing, please visit the Amtgard Documents page.

A note about rulebook content

Actual rulebook text is always contained inside yellow rule blocks. Any text not inside a rule block is either anecdotal, cultural, opinion, or general (but non-official) guidance. A rule block looks like this:

Persuasion

Intelligent monsters and NPCs find the players arguments more convincing than they otherwise would and are more likely to be influenced by the player.

Rulebook 8.6.3

V8 Made Easy

• This Rulebook Made Easy
• Role-playing in Amtgard Made Easy
• Armor Made Easy
• Playing in Battlegames Made Easy
• Reeving Made Easy
• Abilities, States, and Special Effects Made Easy
• Classes Made Easy

Introduction

• What is Amtgard
• What Can Amtgard Offer Me?
• Getting Started
• Next Steps

Amtgard the Organization

• Circle of Monarchs
• Kingdoms
  • Monarch
  • Regent
  • Prime Minister
  • Champion
  • Guildmaster of Reeves
• Parks
• Reeves
• Companies and Households
• Awards and Symbols
  • Knights
  • Squires
  • Masters
  • Nobles
  • Men-at-Arms and Pages
  • Color
  • Paragon
  • Apprentice
  • Phoenix
• Acceptable Conduct In Amtgard
• Age of Combatants

Role-playing in Amtgard

• Role-playing in Amtgard Made Easy

Combat Rules

• Hit Locations
• Combat Contact
• Inflicting Wounds
• Deaths
• Combat Notes
• Combat Etiquette

Armor

• Armor Combat Rules
• Armor Rating and Safety
• Armor Types and Modifiers
• Armor Construction Requirements

Weapons

• Weapon Safety
• Weapon Definitions

Weapon Types, Shields, and Equipment

• Melee weapons
• Shields
• Projectiles
• Ammunition
• Bow
• Siege Weapons
• Other Equipment

Battlegames

• Battlegame Components
• Battlegame Examples
• Quests
• Quest Abilities

Magic, Abilities, States and Special Effects

• Magic and Ability Mechanics
• States
• Special Effects

Classes

• Anti-Paladin
• Archer
• Assassin
• Barbarian
• Bard
• Color
• Druid
• Healer
• Monk
• Monster
• Paladin
• Peasant
• Scout
• Warrior
• Wizard

Annexure

• Amtgard Youth Policy
• Amtgard Whistleblower Policy
• Amtgard Inclusion Policy

External Links

• Amtgard.com Most recent rules for Amtgard.
• Dor Un Avathar X (PDF)