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==Weapons==
Striking your opponent with a [[V9:weapon|weapon]] is the primary way to interact with them in [[V9:combat|combat]].

All [[V9:Amtgard|Amtgard]] weapons are divided into a broad category such as ‘[[V9:Melee|Melee]]’ or ‘[[V9:Projectile|Projectile]]’ as well as category-specific subtypes such as ‘[[V9:Short|Short]]’ or ‘[[V9:Long|Long]]’. Weapons in the same category and subtype have the same gameplay rules during combat. For example, a ‘Short’ melee weapon made to resemble an axe will have the same gameplay rules as a ‘Short’ melee weapon made to resemble a sword or club or even an atypical weapon like a lute.

The specific [[V9:construction requirements|construction requirements]] for each [[V9:Weapon Categories|weapon category]] and subtype can be found in the [[V9:Equipment|Equipment]] - [[V9:Equipment Construction|Construction]] section.

Some [[V9:game types|game types]] and special rules will restrict the weapons a player can use. See [[V9:Combat Activities|Combat Activities]] for more information.

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