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LARP Weapons Explained: Boffer, Latex, Foam and Props

Weapon rules differ by game, but the families do not. Boffer weapons are thickly padded for full-contact fighting. Latex weapons look realistic and suit light-touch games. Molded foam props cover everything else, from spears to wasteland bats. Every game safety-checks weapons, and real weapons are never LARP gear. When in doubt, ask your game's organizers before you buy.

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Foam Boffer Sword

The workhorse of full-contact battle games: a padded core sword built to be swung hard and safely.

What to look for: Thick, even padding and a thrust-safe tip, and always check your game's minimum padding and length rules before buying.

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Medieval Fantasy
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Latex LARP Sword

The realistic-looking sword for light-touch and theater games: molded latex over a flexible core, painted like real steel.

What to look for: A length that suits your height and fighting style. Budget for silicone maintenance spray; latex dries out without it. Most combat games require latex weapons to pass a safety check.

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Medieval Fantasy
3

Foam LARP Shield

A padded shield that takes hits all weekend, from simple rounds to painted heater shields with house colors.

What to look for: Foam construction for battle games (wood cores are banned at many). Check the strap setup suits your arm and style.

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Medieval Fantasy
4

Foam Spear and Polearms

Reach wins battles: a padded spear or glaive lets a new player contribute from the second rank on day one.

What to look for: Generous padding on the head and a flexible shaft. Confirm your game allows two-handed polearms and their length limits.

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LARP Bow and Foam-Tipped Arrows

Archery is real in LARP, with low-draw bows and padded arrows that get inspected one by one.

What to look for: Draw weight at or under your game's cap (often 30 lbs at 28 inches) and arrows with proper padded heads. Arrows are consumables; buy spares.

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Medieval Fantasy
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Foam Melee Props (Bat, Pipe, Wrench)

Wasteland weapons are household objects: foam bats, pipes, and wrenches molded and painted like the real thing.

What to look for: Same safety logic as any LARP weapon: full foam construction and a game safety check before use.

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