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===From the [[V8]] [[Rulebook]]===
 
===From the [[V8]] [[Rulebook]]===
 
[[File:Long sword.jpg|thumb|80px| Swiss longsword, ca. 1500 (Morges museum)]]
 
[[File:Long sword.jpg|thumb|80px| Swiss longsword, ca. 1500 (Morges museum)]]
A [[melee weapon]] that:
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<onlyinclude>A [[melee weapon]] that:
 
# May stab and slash.
 
# May stab and slash.
 
# Over 36” up to a maximum of 48”.
 
# Over 36” up to a maximum of 48”.
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# Allows for 1/3rd of its length to be substituted for [[Heavy Padding]].
 
# Allows for 1/3rd of its length to be substituted for [[Heavy Padding]].
 
# May be [[Double-Ended]].
 
# 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.
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#* Each end of a Double-Ended long weapon must be padded 1/3 the total length of the weapon, continuous from the tip. 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.</onlyinclude>
  
 
'''''See Also:'''''
 
'''''See Also:'''''

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*8.6.2 Playtest* Updated as of November 3rd, 2024 *8.6.2 Playtest*

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, continuous from the tip. 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.

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