Rapier:Overview of rapier combat - Differences between rapier and cut and thrust rules
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| Rule | Rapier combat | Cut and thrust combat |
|---|---|---|
| Allowed blows - Percussive cuts | Not allowed | Allowed in all kingdoms |
| Armor - Head | Rigid material on your face and sides | Rigid material on your entire head (face, sides, and back) |
| Armor - Hands and wrists | Not required to be covered | Back of the hands and wrists required to be covered with padding and/or rigid material |
| Armor - Elbows | Not required to be protected | Must be protected by a minimum of resilient padding of 1/8 inch |
| Blades | Single sword and two-handed sword blades must flex at least 1 inch (25 mm). Dagger blades must flex at least 1/2 inch (12.5 mm) |
All metal bladed weapons must flex at least 1/2 inch (12.5 mm) |