NERO International 8th Edition Weapon Specifications

Weapon: Blade Min: Blade Max: Min Length: Max Length: Pipe Diameter: Max Grip: Tip Min: Damage:
Bludgeon 8 17 12 26 1/2" CPVC 6 2 1
Throwing Dagger - - 12 18 n/a - - 1
Dagger 8 17 12 26 1/2" CPVC 6 2 1
Hatchet 8 17 12 26 1/2" CPVC 6 2 1
Sap 8 17 12 26 1/2" CPVC 6 2 1
Short Sword 18 24 26 34 1/2" or 3/4" CPVC 14 2 2
Long Sword 25 36 34 46 3/4" CPVC 14 2 2
Long Hammer, Long Mace* 12 * 34 46 3/4" CPVC 14 (b) 2
Long Axe 12 18 34 46 3/4" CPVC 14 2 2
Staff - - 60 72 3/4" PVC or Conduit 2x9 (c) 2 2
Javelin - - 36 40 n/a - 2 2
One Handed Spear 8 8 48 58 3/4" PVC 30 2.5 2
Short Axe 12 18 26 34 1/2" or 3/4" CPVC 14 2 2
Short Hammer, Short Mace* 12 * 26 34 1/2" or 3/4" CPVC 14 2 2
Bow** - - 34 58 3/4" PVC - 2 3
Crossbow*** - - 12 24 1/2" PVC - 2 3
Two Handed Sword 40 48 50 62 3/4" PVC 22 2.5 3
Two Handed Blunt* 18 * 48 62 3/4" or 1" PVC 36 2 3
Polearm 18 24 60 72 1" PVC 36 3 3

* The maximum volume for a blunt weapon's head is two cubic feet.

** The lengths listed for a Bow are measured in a straight line from tip to tip, which must be the two farthest points.  Bows must be totally covered with pipe insulation and cannot be used to strike opponents in melee combat.  All ends must be tipped.

*** The lengths listed for a Crossbow are for the stalk of the weapon.  The cross piece must form a "T" with the stalk, be made totally of foam, measure at least 1/2 of the stock length, and can never exceed 24 inches.    Crossbows must be totally covered with pipe insulation and cannot be used to strike opponents in melee combat.  All ends must be tipped.

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