Madu

From the V8 Rulebook

A shield joined to a weapon.

1. Counts as both a shield and a weapon.
2. Only usable if a class can use both a weapon of the madu’s length and a shield.
3. Weapon Destroying will affect the entirety of the madu if it strikes any part of the weapon portion.
4. Shield Crushing and Shield Destroying affect the entirety of the madu if it strikes any part of the shield portion.
5. Magic and abilities that affect any part of the madu, such as Imbue Shield or Heat Weapon, affect its entirety.
6. Weapon portion must be non-hinged and meleeonly.
7. Any shield with weapons affixed to it in any form is considered a madu and must conform to these rules.
8. If built to slash.
   • At least 1/3rd of its length (excluding the shield portion) must be Strike-Legal.
   • At least 12” must be Strike-Legal.
   • . The entirety of the non-Strike-Legal portion must be courtesy padded.
9. May be Double-Ended.

Links

• Best of Amtgard Combat:Madu Combat Theory in Application by Soloce

See Also:

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