Combat
Foam-weapon, hit-location melee. Multiple clashes for the ward. Armor absorbs. Whoever still stands at the gate keeps it.
Monthly medieval combat
Coyote Combat LARP
December 5, 2026 · Ladoga, IN · Combatants $25
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- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Price
- $25 combatants
- Cadence
- Monthly
- Drive
- ~40–45 min west of Indy
About Coyote Combat LARP
First gatheringCoyote Combat LARP is a monthly medieval combat gathering at Coyote Field in Ladoga. The main event is repeated battlefield clashes on a CQB-built field — foam-weapon melee, hit-location rules, and a day built around the fight.
Camp, courts, and the table sit around the clashes. Inspired by Ren Faire. This is not a faire.
On the field
How it plays
Three parts of the day. The fight anchors everything else.
Courts & kingdoms
Banners and camp between clashes. Sit in court or wear the garb if you want. Cosplay is strongly encouraged.
Table
Food and drink are part of the day. Come for the meal even if you never pick up a weapon. Roleplayers are welcome free.
Rules-light
Lightest touch. Controlled blows. Your opponent's safety first. This is the shape — read the full guide before gathering day.
Arm hit: that arm is out — weapon drops to the ground before you switch hands. Leg hit: drop to one knee; second leg stops the pivot. Torso out of points: you are defeated. No headshots unless they wear a full metal helmet.
Soft armor +1, medium hard armor +2, metal plate +3 on the covered location. Gaps bypass armor. Shields are indestructible. Marked with a wristband, not memory.
Golden rule: cannot tell if it landed clean? Call it against yourself. Marshals settle real disputes after the field clears, not during.
This battlefield has changed hands before — a CQB-built crucible fought over and patched back together more times than anyone is counting.
Two sides. Multiple clashes. Strongpoints are the buildings; choke corridors are the lanes between them. Whoever still stands at the gate when the count runs out keeps it.
Before you fight
Full combat rules
Safe striking, hit locations, armor points, thrusting, archery, and how hits are called.
Venue
Coyote Field
8001 County Rd 550 E, Ladoga, IN 47954
Central Indiana, about 40 to 45 minutes west of downtown Indianapolis via I-74.
Day shape
Friday
Camping available — set up if you want an early start
08:30–10:00
Check-in, inspection, rules briefing, Pack vs Hounds draft
10:00–11:30
Preliminary skirmishes — short objective rounds
13:30–15:00
Grand Mêlée — then tokens, champion, and court
What to expect
Hit-location melee
Every strike lands somewhere specific — arm, leg, torso. No headshots unless they wear a full metal helmet. Armor adds points. Marshals settle disputes after the field clears.
Gear optional
Bring your own foam or boffer weapon if you have one, or add a sword and shield rental ($35 total). Loaners are on the field. Every weapon is inspected at check-in.
Familiar rhythm
If you have played Amtgard or Dagorhir, hit-location tracking and armor points will feel familiar. We are not affiliated with those systems — this is our own monthly gathering on our field.
Roleplayers welcome free
Shopkeep, musician, food vendor, or commoner — you do not need a weapon. Cosplay is strongly encouraged. Non-combatants are not charged a fee.
Claim your spot
Combatants ticket through the store. Roleplayers join free — hang on Discord or email if you want to hold a stall or court.
$25
Combatant
All-day combatant spot for battlefield clashes. Bring your own gear or use a loaner.
$35
Combatant + rental
Combatant ticket plus sword and shield rental. Nothing should block you from showing up.
Free
Roleplayer
Come as a shopkeep, musician, food vendor, or commoner. No ticket required — join Discord to coordinate.
Before you come
Combat rules, day briefing, camping, coordination, and how to hold a roleplay anchor.
Combat rules
Safe fighting, hit locations, armor points, thrusting, archery, and how hits are called. Read before you gear up.
Read the combat rulesHow gathering day runs
Saturday timeline — Refuge, capture tokens, skirmishes, Grand Mêlée, and court. Read it before you gear up.
Full day briefingCamping
Camping is available the Friday before the gathering. Saturday is clash day. Bring water — it is still a field day.
Hours & directionsDiscord
Coordinate with other combatants and roleplayers, ask questions, and get gathering updates.
Join DiscordRoleplay anchors
Want to hold a stall or court as a roleplay anchor? Email us and we will help you set it up.
Email info@coyoteforce.comFAQ
Questions before the first clashes
Combatants, roleplayers, gear, and how hit-location melee works on this field.
No. You can participate as a roleplayer — shopkeep, musician, food vendor, or commoner. Cosplay is strongly encouraged. Non-combatants are not charged. Want to be a roleplay anchor? Email info@coyoteforce.com.
First gathering
Saturday, December 5. $25 to fight.
We need 50 combatants to make gathering one. Roleplayers welcome free.