V9: Bows & Crossbows

This page is part of the Official Amtgard V9 Alpha-Playtest Rulebook.

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• These rules are currently in Open Alpha Playtest. See the Playtest Disclaimer for more details.
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Bows & Crossbows

Archer with a Bow

Bows and Crossbows are used to fire arrows or bolts respectively. Only actual bows and crossbows may be used for this purpose. Other forms of projectile launchers cannot be used to represent a bow or crossbow.

1. Compound bows are prohibited.


2. Regular Bows must have a draw weight of 35lbs or less at a 28” draw.


3. Crossbows are limited to no more than 450 inch-pounds.

Competency Assessment Required
Archery is the most potentially dangerous aspect of our game. Anyone wishing to use a bow or crossbow on an Amtgard battlefield must first demonstrate to the equipment inspector that they are able to do so safely. This is only required once. Players who demonstrate unsafe bow use during inspection or at any point thereafter may have their archery privileges revoked by the inspector or a safety authority for that day/event.

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