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[https://www.amtgard.com/_files/ugd/a03769_c7922e4941064445b92c9318da6593a3.pdf 8.5.3 Saucy]<br><br>The rules currently found on the AmtWiki are the playtest rulebook version {{rulebook|8.6.3}}}}
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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 [https://www.amtgard.com/documents Amtgard Documents] page.
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===[[V8 Made Easy]]===
 
===[[V8 Made Easy]]===
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* [[This Rulebook Made Easy]]
 
* [[Role-playing in Amtgard Made Easy]]
 
* [[Role-playing in Amtgard Made Easy]]
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* [[Combat Made Easy]]
 
 
* [[Armor Made Easy]]
 
* [[Armor Made Easy]]
 
* [[Playing in Battlegames Made Easy]]
 
* [[Playing in Battlegames Made Easy]]
 
* [[Reeving Made Easy]]
 
* [[Reeving Made Easy]]
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* [[Abilities, States, and Special Effects Made Easy]]
 
* [[Classes Made Easy]]
 
* [[Classes Made Easy]]
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* [[Magic, Abilities, States, and Special Effects Made Easy]]
 
  
 
===[[Introduction]]===
 
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* [[Introduction#What is Amtgard?|What is Amtgard]]
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* [[What Can Amtgard Offer Me?]]
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* [[Introduction#What Can Amtgard Offer Me?|What Can Amtgard Offer Me?]]
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* [[Getting Started]]
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* [[Introduction#Getting Started|Getting Started]]
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* [[Next Steps]]
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* [[Introduction#Next Steps|Next Steps]]
  
 
===[[Amtgard the Organization]]===
 
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* [[Circle of Monarchs]]
 
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* [[Champion]]
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* [[Guildmaster of Reeves]]
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** [[Guildmaster of Reeves]]
 
* [[Park|Parks]]
 
* [[Park|Parks]]
 
* [[Reeve|Reeves]]
 
* [[Reeve|Reeves]]
 
* [[Companies and Households]]
 
* [[Companies and Households]]
 
* [[Awards and Symbols]]
 
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* [[Men-at-Arms]] and [[Page]]s
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* [[Color]]
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* [[Paragon]]
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* [[Apprentice]]
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* [[Phoenix]]
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** [[Phoenix]]
 
* [[Code of Conduct|Acceptable Conduct In Amtgard]]
 
* [[Code of Conduct|Acceptable Conduct In Amtgard]]
 
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* [[Hit Location]]s
 
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* [[Combat Contact]]
 
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* [[Inflicting Wounds]]
 
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===[[Armor]]===
 
===[[Armor]]===
  
 
* [[Armor Combat Rules]]
 
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* [[Armor Rating and Safety]]
 
* [[Armor Types and Modifiers]]
 
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* [[Armor Construction Rules|Armor Construction Requirements]]
  
 
===[[Weapons]]===
 
===[[Weapons]]===
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* [[Weapon Safety]]
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* [[Weapon Definitions]]
  
 
===[[Weapon Types, Shields, and Equipment]]===
 
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* [[Projectiles]]
 
* [[Projectiles]]
 
* [[Ammunition]]
 
* [[Ammunition]]
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* [[Bow]]
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* [[Siege Weapons]]
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* [[Other Equipment]]
  
 
===[[Equipment Checking]]===
 
===[[Equipment Checking]]===
  
 
===[[Battlegames]]===
 
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* [[Battlegame Components]]
 
* [[Battlegame Components]]
 
* [[Battlegame Examples]]
 
* [[Battlegame Examples]]
 
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===[[Magic, Abilities, States and Special Effects]]===
 
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* [[Magic, Abilities, States and Special Effects#Magic and Ability Mechanics Defined|Magic and Ability Mechanics]]
 
* [[States]]
 
* [[States]]
 
* [[Special Effects]]
 
* [[Special Effects]]
  
 
===[[Classes]]===
 
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*[[Anti-Paladin]]
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*[[Archer]]
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*[[Assassin]]
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*[[Barbarian]]
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*[[Bard]]
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*[[Color]]
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*[[Druid]]
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*[[Healer]]
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*[[Monk]]
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*[[Monster]]
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*[[Paladin]]
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*[[Peasant]]
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*[[Scout]]
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*[[Warrior]]
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*[[Wizard]]
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===[[Magic and Abilities]]===
 
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* [[Amtgard Youth Policy]]
 
* [[Amtgard Youth Policy]]
 
* [[Amtgard Whistleblower Policy]]
 
* [[Amtgard Whistleblower Policy]]
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* [[Amtgard Inclusion Policy]]
  
 
===[[Common Misconceptions]]===
 
===[[Common Misconceptions]]===
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[[Category:Amtgard Documents]]
 
[[Category:Amtgard Documents]]
 
[[Category:Rulebooks]]
 
[[Category:Rulebooks]]
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Latest revision as of 16:30, 14 March 2025

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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.

V8 Made Easy

Introduction

Amtgard the Organization

Role-playing in Amtgard

Combat Rules

Armor

Weapons

Weapon Types, Shields, and Equipment

Equipment Checking

Battlegames

Magic, Abilities, States and Special Effects

Classes


Magic and Abilities

Magic Items

Rules Revision Process

Award Standards

Kingdom Boundaries & Park Sponsorship

Annexure

Common Misconceptions

External Links

Rulebooks used in Amtgard
Early Editions: 1.0 · 2.0 · 3.0 · 4.0 · 5.0

6th Edition: 6.0 · 6.1 · 6.5.3

7th Edition: 7.0 · 7.1 · 7.2 · 7.5 · 7.6 · 7.7

8th Edition: 8.0 · 8.6.2 · 8.6.3

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