V9: Weapon Segments

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Weapon Segments

A weapon segment is a portion of a melee weapon that begins at the handle (or the shield, for Madus) and ends at a striking or non-striking tip (eg. a pommel).

  • Striking segments are segments that end with a Striking Tip.
  • Non-Striking segments are segments that ends with a Non-Striking Tip.
  • Segments may branch or split (like a trident), creating new segments from that point. These branching segments cannot be less padded than the point they branched out from. For example, if a segment branches out from a point with Strike-Legal padding then the entirety of that branched segment must have Strike-Legal padding.

Identifying weapons segments is most relevant when dealing with Madus, Multi-Ended Weapons, and Stab-Only weapons.



Weapon Construction Terms
2.5 Inch and 2 Inch Rule · Core · Covers · Flex · Handle / Unpadded · Incidental Padding · Multi-Ended Weapons · Non-Striking Tip · Ownership Label · Padding & Foam · Stab-Only · Strike-Legal · Striking Tip · Total Length · Weapon Segments
Weapons
General Rules · Weapon Construction Terms · Melee Weapons · Projectile Weapons · Siege Weapons
Equipment
Equipment Basics · Equipment Use Terms · Weapons · Shields · Armor · Color Code · Visual Indicators
Amtgard V9 Rulebook
Playtest Disclaimer · Introduction · Getting Started · Garb · Honor System · Safety · Core Combat Rules · Equipment · Classes · Abilities and Effects · Magic Items · Combat Activities · Rules Authorities
Appendix: Equipment Inspection Guide · Master List of Abilities · Glossary