Long

From the V8 Rulebook

Swiss longsword, ca. 1500 (Morges museum)

A melee weapon that:

1. May stab and slash.
2. Over 36” up to a maximum of 48”.
3. At least 2/3rds of its length must be padded.
4. If used to slash at least 2/3rds of its length must be Strike-Legal.
5. Allows for 1/3rd of its length to be substituted for Heavy Padding.
6. May be Double-Ended.
   • Each end of a Double-Ended long weapon must be padded 1/3 the total length of the weapon. If an end is used to slash, that end must be Strike-Legal for 1/3 the total length of the weapon. This requirement replaces the standard requirement for padding on long weapons.

See Also:

• Combat Rules
• Armor
• Weapons
• Weapon Types, Shields, and Equipment
• Equipment Checking