Shooting weapons
If we want to obtain armies that are consistent in terms of weaponry and protection, we need to take the time to gather and study historical and archaeological data. We have drawn some conclusions, which are presented here. We have also had to make certain compromises between historicity and security.
The proportion of certain weapons and protection is limited to reflect the reality of the battlefield. An average is given for groups of five or ten fighters. Limitations on the number of weapons and protections apply to all fighters registered in the same group. It's up to each of us to respect this in order to have coherent armies.
Bow
Used primarily for hunting and fishing, the bow is a real technological advance. It made up for the lack of strength of the person using it by improving the speed, range and impact power of the projectile. Nothing less was needed for the bow to become a formidable weapon of war. As it did not require expensive materials to build, this weapon was very widespread.
unlimited number
in the same group
Physical aspect
Appearance
Made from a single piece of wood, it is suitable for all peoples living in contact with forests (scandinavians, carolingians, normans and saxons).
Only historical weapons that correspond to those authorised for our period are accepted.
Material
Wood (or compatible)Dimensions
Total length between 160cm min. and 190cm max.
Images
Rules
During the fighting
Shooting weapons are sometimes not allowed on the battlefield, in order to offer a different combat experience.
We therefore recommend that you bring a valid one-handed weapon so that you can take part in these specific battles.
For archers, during large battles and certain other activities, a shield on the back or side is mandatory.
Warning! A shield carried in front of you is prohibited, as is removing it voluntarily during battle (see shield rules).
Security
Power is limited to a maximum of 25 pounds!
Your weapons must be in good condition and secure: no rust, no burrs, no splinters, no sharp edges or points.
A partir de l'édition 2026, les archers ont 2 choix possibles concernant le port des gants durant les combats :
Porter des gants : Avoir des gants conformes à notre règlement permettent à l'archer d'avoir une chance de se survivre lorsqu'un adversaire est à proximité, en troquant son arc pour une arme courte par exemple, ou même en se défendant. De simples gants légers suffisent tant qu'ils protègent l'intégralité de la main.
NE PAS porter de gants : avoir les mains libres permet de gagner en dextérité dans l'utilisation de l'arc, cependant c'est prendre un risque en terme de sécurité. C'est pourquoi, si vous ne portez pas de gants en tant qu'archer, lorsqu'un adversaire arrive à 2m de vous, vous avez interdiction de fuir ou de vous défendre d'une quelconque manière. De plus vous êtes automatiquement considéré comme mort.
Our advice
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We recommend
The difficulty with the Herja bows is that, for historical reasons, we require historically compatible dimensions and materials. But at the same time, we're asking for 25 pounds of power, which is relatively low in order to ensure the safety of the participants during the fights.
This is why we recommend the use of bows for GN, visually compatible with the right power.
Making a simple
The organisers reserve the right not to validate a weapon if they consider it to be non-compliant, even if it complies with the above rules.