Weapons and Equipment

Melee Weapons

All melee weapons must be LARP-safe, constructed from approved materials, and pass a safety inspection before use.

Weapon Types

Melee weapons are classified by how they are wielded:

Single-Handed Weapons:

• Can be safely wielded with one hand.
• Maximum length: 130 cm.

Two-Handed Weapons:

• Any weapon over 130 cm must be wielded with both hands.
• Weapons shorter than 130 cm may also be used with two hands for greater control.

Construction Guidelines

All weapons (commercial or homemade) must meet the following:

• Core: Fibreglass or carbon fibre, at least 10 mm thick
• Tip: Kevlar or equivalent
• Padding: Covered in soft polyurethane foam suitable for combat use
• Polearms: First 40 cm from the head must be padded well enough that the core cannot be felt with firm finger pressure

Important Weapon Rules

• No thrusting only weapons are permitted

Players are responsible for ensuring their weapons are:

• Safe
• Well-maintained
• In good repair

Approved Weapon Brands

The following brands are generally accepted, pending safety inspection:

• Ateliers Nemesis
• Calimacil
• Epic Armoury
• FakeSteel Armoury

Homemade weapons are also allowed but must be:

• Inspected and approved before their first use
• Re-checked before each game

Projectile Weapons

Projectile weapons are split into two categories:

• Black Powder Simulations (e.g. band launchers)
• Bows

Black Powder Weapons

These include:

• Single-Handed: Pistols, band wands
• Two-Handed: Rifles, crossbows, similar long arms

Band launchers must simulate historical firearms, such as:

• Matchlock, wheellock, or flintlock-style guns.

Band crossbows and band wands are also acceptable.

Band Missiles Requirements

• Made from blue or green rubber exercise tubing
• Relaxed band must be at least 1/3 the length between trigger catch and front anchor
• Band ties spaced no more than 4 cm apart
• Cord must be used as joint material

Bows

• Maximum draw weight: 28 lbs at 28 inches (71 cm)
• Only un-altered IDV brand round-head arrows are permitted

Throwing Weapons and Magic

Martial thrown weapons, such as throwing daggers, are not permitted at Wizards and Warlords. Only Magic Bolts may be thrown.

Magic Bolts

• Any hand-thrown projectile is considered a magic spell,
• Standard magic bolts deal 4 HP damage
• Constructed from a foam ball wrapped in cloth, secured with twine, string, or similar material

Shields

Shields are divided into two categories:

Bucklers:

• Small, round shields.
• Maximum diameter: 40 cm.

Shields:

• Can be round or other shapes.
• Round Shields: Up to 70 cm in diameter.
• Other Shapes: Up to 60 cm wide and 90 cm long.

Shield Construction and Safety

Shields may be made from wood or foam and may include a metal boss.

Edges must have at least 1 cm of progressive give and be padded sufficiently so that the core cannot be felt under firm finger pressure.

No sharp edges or protrusions are allowed on the sides or face of the shield.

Shield Use

Shields can be used to block:

• Melee weapons
• Projectile weapons (arrows, bolts, band launchers)

Shield Bashing:

Players may not use shields to make physical contact with another player’s body (e.g., pushing or bashing).

Siege Weapons

Siege weapons fire projectiles that function as a stronger version of an arcane bolt.

Damage:

• A direct hit from a siege weapon inflicts 12 HP damage regardless of the location struck.
• For most players, this is fatal.
• This damage applies even if the projectile hits a:
  • Shield
  • Weapon
  • Costume

Special Cases

• Arcane Servants or Beasts: Siege weapon hits deal 1 HP damage.
• Magic Shields:
  • Fully block siege weapon projectiles.
  • The bearer is pushed back as if struck by an arcane force spell.

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