Weapon Question

Hello,

There is a pole arm that I'm looking at that I wish to buy. However it is 75 inches tall. Is that too tall/large for KR? What size do I need to have it be in order to be approved. I don't want to spend a lot of money on a weapon I won't even be able to use.

Thank you,
Kayla

From the rulebook:

Weapon Sizes
Weapons are broken down in to Size Categories, which determines both the minimum and maximum length the physrep can be, how many hands it takes to wield it, and other factors. The categories are:
Small Weapons
18" or Smaller
One-Handed Weapons
18" – 42"
Bastard Weapons
42" – 48"
Two-Handed Weapons
48" – 60"
Pole Arm
60" – 72"

So, yes, the pole arm you are looking at is technically slightly too big to wield under KR rules.

Per the Core Rulebook, page 34 under "Weapon Size", Pole Arms are listed as 60"-72".

That being said, exceptions can be made as the extra three inches is not an over exaggeration. However, you should note that any new weapon introduced at KR must be reviewed by a marshal to ensure that it is safe to use.

The best place for you to start is to possibly post a link of the weapon you are considering. That gives us a better idea about what you are considering and we can provide a more educated response. Hope this helps.

Polearm

This is the weapon I'm talking about.

This weapon should not be an issue, as we have several from this line both in logistics and in the player base, and the length should not be an issue. However, I will state again that the weapon would still need to be evaluated by a marshal before being introduced, just in case, for safety reasons.