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===From the [[V8]] [[Rulebook]]=== | ===From the [[V8]] [[Rulebook]]=== | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Long sword.jpg|thumb|80px| Swiss longsword, ca. 1500 (Morges museum)]] |
| − | A [[melee weapon]] that: | + | <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.</onlyinclude> | ||
'''''See Also:''''' | '''''See Also:''''' | ||
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[[Category:Rulebook Terms]] | [[Category:Rulebook Terms]] | ||
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[[Category:Amtgard Terms]] | [[Category:Amtgard Terms]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Weapons]] | + | [[Category:Melee Weapons]] |
Latest revision as of 16:43, 18 September 2023
From the V8 Rulebook
A melee weapon that:
- May stab and slash.
- Over 36” up to a maximum of 48”.
- At least 2/3rds of its length must be padded.
- If used to slash at least 2/3rds of its length must be Strike-Legal.
- Allows for 1/3rd of its length to be substituted for Heavy Padding.
- 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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