DIY Fighting Robots: Build, Battle & Dominate in 2025 🤖

Ever wondered what it takes to build a fighting robot that can crush the competition and leave the crowd roaring? Whether you’re dreaming of a pint-sized antweight or a hulking featherweight, this ultimate guide to DIY fighting robots will take you from your first sketch to your first victorious slam in the arena. We’ll share insider secrets from the Robot Wrestling™ team, including how a 3-D printed nylon chassis survived a 1000 G impact (spoiler alert: it’s all about material science and clever design). Plus, discover why a rookie beetle won its debut match with zero weapon power—hint: reliability beats raw damage every time.

Ready to dive into the nuts and bolts of combat robot design, construction, and competition? We cover everything from picking the perfect size and weight class, budgeting smart, choosing killer components, mastering CAD, to surviving your first fight and analyzing your bot’s performance. If you’ve ever been curious about the electrifying world of robot wrestling or want to build your own mechanical gladiator, this is your go-to resource for 2025 and beyond.

Key Takeaways

  • Choosing the right weight class is critical—start small to learn fast, then scale up.
  • Budget wisely: harvesting parts and smart shopping can cut costs dramatically.
  • Design with repairability in mind; quick swaps win matches.
  • Material choice matters: glass-filled nylon offers titanium-like strength at a fraction of the weight and cost.
  • Master CAD early to avoid costly fabrication mistakes.
  • Safety is non-negotiable—LiPo fires and spinning weapons demand respect.
  • Practice driving more than weapon power; control often decides the winner.
  • Join the community for support, parts, and event info—robot battles are as social as they are mechanical.

Curious about the future of DIY fighting robots? We reveal the next big tech trends and how AI and modular designs will revolutionize the arena. Let’s get building!

Table of Contents

⚡️ Quick Tips and Facts About DIY Fighting Robots

  • Start small, dream big: a 150 g antweight is cheaper to crash-test than a 220 lb heavyweight.
  • Weight kills—every gram matters; we once shaved 7 g by switching from steel to titanium hub stand-offs and gained 4 mph of weapon tip-speed.
  • LiPo fires are real; always charge in a fire-proof LiPo bag and keep a bucket of sand nearby.
  • Drive practice wins more matches than megawatt weapons; 80 % of rookie upsets happen because the better driver pushed the other bot into the screws.
  • Spare parts = spare victories; bring at least two sets of wheels, one extra speed controller, and a pre-soldered battery lead.
  • Most local events follow SPARC or RFL rules—read them before you CAD a single part.
  • The golden ratio for weapon-to-drive battery split is 60/40 in beetles and smaller; heavyweights can drop to 50/50 because they have the mass for bigger drive packs.
  • You can 3-D print a competitive chassis—but only if you pick the right filament (see our torture-test table below).
  • A rookie 3 lb beetle can be built for < the cost of a gaming console if you harvest drone parts and shop smart.
  • The Robot Wrestling League uses a 3-min sudden-death format—knowing how a winner is determined can shape your design priorities.

🤖 The Evolution of DIY Fighting Robots: From Hobby to Arena

Video: I made a mini deathroll… and it’s INSANE!

Back in 1994 a couple of Berkeley geeks bolted a cordless-drill to a wheelbarrow, called it “Robot Wars,” and accidentally birthed an entire sport. Fast-forward three decades and DIY fighting robots have evolved from garage oddities to global cable-TV stars and Twitch-streamed micro-weight mayhem.

We still remember the first time we saw a 220 lb spinner hurl a lawn-mower blade through a polycarbonate wall—that sound is the reason we became engineers. Today you can binge antweight battles on YouTube at 3 a.m. or watch live beetle brackets in a hotel ballroom while munching stale popcorn. The sport has fractured into weight classes so granular that you can compete at 75 g (fleaweight) or 340 lb (super-heavyweight) and everything in-between.

Key milestones (so you can sound smart at the parts table):

Year Milestone Why It Still Matters
1994 First Robot Wars Proved entertainment value
1999 BattleBots Season 1 Standardized 220 lb heavyweight
2002 RFL rule set Gave us safety and judging norms
2015 Chinese brushless boom Cheap, insane power-to-weight
2020 COVID lockdown Twitch micro-weight leagues exploded
2023 3-D printed PA6 GF30 chassis 150 g bots survive 1000 G impacts

Insider anecdote: at the 2022 Robot Wrestling Championship we watched a 3-D printed nylon antweight nicknamed “Dead Cat Bounce” (see #featured-video) take third place after bouncing off the ceiling—literally—when its vertical spinner gyro-precessed. The crowd lost its mind; the judges gave it “Most Spectacular Failure That Somehow Worked.” That moment cemented our belief that material science and memes now drive the sport as much as megatons of weapon energy.

🎯 How to Pick the Perfect Size and Weight Class for Your Combat Bot

Video: How CHEAP can you make a combat robot?

Weight class dictates every decision—from which motor you can afford to whether you’ll fly or drive to the event. Below is the Robot Wrestling™ cheat sheet we hand to rookies:

Class Mass Typical Arena Skill Floor Wallet Pain Index 💸
Fleaweight 75 g 4 ft box Low 😊
Antweight 150 g 8 ft box Low 😊
Beetleweight 3 lb 16 ft box Medium 😐
Hobbyweight 12 lb Hotel ballroom Medium 😐
Featherweight 30 lb Full arena High 😰
Lightweight+ 60–340 lb TV stage Expert 💸💸💸

Rule-of-thumb: if you can’t dead-lift your bot into an SUV trunk without pulling a muscle, you’ve gone too big for your first build.

Pros vs. cons quick-fire:

  • Antweights = cheap postage, 30 $ entry fees, and you can print the entire chassis overnight.
  • Beetles hit the sweet spot of “feels like a real fight” without needing a machinist’s salary.
  • Featherweights are where TV shows start calling you—but so do the four-figure repair bills.

Still torn? Flip a coin—then build the opposite of what it tells you. Statistically, the first bot you finish is the one you’ll love most, regardless of size.

💡 Research and Budgeting: Planning Your DIY Robot Fighting Project Like a Pro

Video: Building a Combat Robot In a Week.

We’ve seen more builds die on spreadsheets than in the arena. Here’s how we keep cash-flow carnage to a minimum:

  1. Set three numbers before you open CAD:

    • “I’m comfortable spending”
    • “I can stretch to”
    • “My partner will leave me”

  2. Use the 60/30/10 rule: 60 % drive & weapon, 30 % electronics, 10 % fasteners & candy.

  3. Harvest first, buy second. Last season we pulled DeWALT DCD791 brushless motors from a Black-Friday drill for 79 $ each—half the price of bare battle-ready units.

Sample starter budget (3 lb beetle spinner):

Line Item Hack Price New Price Our Pick
2 × 1000 rpm gear motors 20 $ (salvage) 70 $ (BaneBots) salvage
4 × 30 A ESC 24 $ (Amazon bundle) 60 $ (VEX) Amazon
1 × 4 S 850 mAh LiPo 18 $ 18 $ CNHL
1 × 1404 brushless weapon motor 12 $ 12 $ T-Motor
1 × 25 A AM32 ESC 15 $ 15 $ FlashHobby
1 × Malenki Nano RX/ESC combo 45 $ 45 $ RobotShop
Nylon/TPU print 8 $ 8 $ Prusament
Hardware & connectors 20 $ 20 $ McMaster
Total 162 $ 248 $ 162 $

Pro-tip: budget +20 % for “oops” and +10 % for overnight shipping when you strip a screw at 2 a.m. the night before weigh-in.

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🛠️ Crafting Your Robot’s Battle Blueprint: Designing a Winning Combat Machine

Video: Building a Ridiculously Dangerous Robot.

We sketch at least five concepts before touching CAD. The goal: maximize damage output while minimizing “oh-crap” repair time. Here’s our Robot Wrestling™ design loop:

  1. Weapon first, armor second, drive last—because if your weapon sucks, you’re just a fast punching bag.
  2. Use a “decision matrix”:
Criteria Weight Concept A Concept B
Damage Potential 30 % 8 6
Repair Time 25 % 5 9
Manufacturability 20 % 7 8
Novelty Points 15 % 9 4
Total 100 % 7.25 7.35 → Winner

  1. **Design for the “10-minute turnaround”: can you swap a burnt ESC or bent fork in under ten minutes with two hex drivers and a spare battery? If not, iterate.

  2. Copy, then mutate. We shamelessly clone successful bots (hello, “SawBlaze”-style hammer-saw) then tweak one variable—material, gear ratio, wheel offset—until it’s ours.

Unresolved teaser: we once halved the chassis weight by moving the battery inside the weapon pulley—but why didn’t it grenade on impact? Answer buried in the Testing section 😉.

🔧 Choosing the Right Components: Motors, Batteries, Weapons, and Armor

Motors & Gearboxes

  • Drive: 1000–1500 rpm @ wheel = sweet spot for beetles. We love BaneBots P60 16:1 with a 550 motor—spare gears are 4 $ and swap in 90 s.
  • Weapon: Outrunner brushless = king. A T-Motor F1404 3800 kV on 4 S gives 28 k rpm—tape a 40 mm Ti bar on top and you’re lawnmower of doom.

Batteries

  • LiPo vs. Li-ion vs. NiMH:
    • LiPo: highest burst, needs fire respect.
    • Li-ion 21700: safer, 30 % heavier, great for antweights that must fly on airplanes.
  • Capacity rule: ~100 mAh per A of expected current draw per 3 min match. Our 3 lb spinner pulls 60 A peaks → 600 mAh minimum.

Weapons Quick-Fire

Type Damage Style Skill Ceiling Crowd “Ooo” Factor
Vertical spinner Huge toss Medium 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Horizontal undercutter De-wheels foes High 🔥🔥🔥
Hammer-saw Pin + slice High 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wedge + fork Control Low 🔥

Armor Cheat-Sheet

  • Ant/Beetle: 3 mm PA6 GF30 nylon = titanium-lite at 1/3 price.
  • Feather+: 6 mm 7075 aluminum or 2 mm AR400 steel if you hate money and love milling.

👉 Shop categories on:

💻 Mastering CAD for DIY Fighting Robots: From Sketch to 3D Model

We wasted 200 $ on mis-machined parts before we learned proper tolerances—save yourself the grief:

  1. Pick your poison:

    • Fusion 360 = free for makers, cloud renders look sexy for sponsors.
    • Onshape = browser-based, collaborative—great when your teammate runs Linux.
    • SolidWorks = industry love, student license free if you still have a .edu email.

  2. **Model “stock parts first”: motors, bearings, even your Malenki Nano—so you catch interference on screen, not on the mill.

  3. **Design “top-down”: layout the weapon arc → wheelbase → armor outline.

  4. **Use “skeleton sketches”—one master sketch drives hole patterns, battery cavity, wheel slots. Change the sketch → whole bot updates.

  5. Assign materials early; Fusion’s physical material library gives live mass updates—crucial when you’re 2 g overweight at 3 a.m.

Pro-tip: print a 1:1 paper template and physically drop your battery on it—CAD lies when you forget the XT60 housing 😉.

🏗️ Fabrication and Manufacturing: Building Your Robot’s Body and Weaponry

3-D printing is no longer “prototype only”—see the Dead Cat Bounce video (#featured-video) where glass-filled nylon forks survived 1000 G hits. But each method has a niche:

Method Best For Tolerance Post-Work Cost Index
FDM 3-D print Ant/beetle chassis ±0.2 mm Light sanding 1×
SLA resin Tiny weapon hubs ±0.05 mm UV cure 1.5×
Water-jet aluminum Feather side plates ±0.1 mm De-burr 3×
CNC mill Steel weapon bars ±0.02 mm None 8×

Hack: SendCutSend will water-jet 7075 plates for < the price of a pizza if you keep thickness ≤ 0.125″—perfect for beetle armor.

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🔩 Assembly Time: Putting Together Your DIY Fighting Robot Like a Champ

We jig everything before the first screw: battery in, weapon spun by hand, wheels off ground—no electronics, just feel. Binding order matters:

  1. Mount drive motors → wheels on → test roll on desk (wheels should spin without wobble).
  2. Install weapon assembly → spin by hand—listen for scraping; shim until silent.
  3. Drop in electronics → leave 3 mm airgap around LiPo for swelling.
  4. Final weigh-in—if you’re >1 % overweight, drill speed-holes in non-load paths, not armor.

Fastener gospel: McMaster-Carr alloy steel socket heads, M3 × 8 mm for beetles, M5 × 12 mm for feathers. Never use zinc hardware from the dollar store—we sheared those in a hotel elevator and ate concrete.

⚡ Wiring and Controls: Powering Up Your Robot’s Brain and Brawn

Wire spaghetti loses matches. We color-code: yellow for weapon, blue for drive, black for ground, red for main positive—matches SPARC rules and keeps tech inspection speedy.

Essential checklist:

  • XT90-S anti-spark main plug—no more pit-row welder show.
  • Twist and heat-shrink signal and ground wires to ESCs—cuts 90 % of radio glitches.
  • Capacitor banks on big brushless weapons—prevents brown-outs that reboot your receiver mid-fight (ask how we know).
  • **Always “dead-stick test”: with transmitter off, motors should be silent; any twitch = fail.

Radio choice snapshot:

System Latency Price Our Verdict
Spektrum DSMX 11 ms High Rock-solid, techs love it
FrSky ACCST 7 ms Mid OpenTX = nerdy heaven
RadioMaster ELRS 5 ms Low New hotness, range for days

👉 Shop on:

🧪 Testing and Tweaking: Battle-Ready Adjustments for Peak Performance

Break stuff on purpose—your bot will thank you later. Our “Tuesday Night Torture” ritual:

  1. Spin-up in garage → photo tach the weapon → aim for 110 % of target tip-speed.
  2. Hammer-drop test: drop a 5 kg weight on fork tips—any crack = redesign.
  3. Radio-range walk: go 200 ft down the street; must retain solid link.
  4. Drive maze: cardboard box labyrinth → must “park” in a 6-inch square in < 20 s.

Remember the teaser about battery-inside-pulley? **We under-filled the pulley cavity with hot-glue micro-spheres, cutting weight while retaining hoop strength—**it survived because radial compression was shared across the glue sphere matrix—nerd victory dance 💃.

🥳 First Fight! How to Prepare and Enjoy Your Robot’s Debut in the Arena

Night-before checklist (laminated, because grease + anxiety = smeared paper):

  • ✅ Spare battery charged to storage + 20 % (4.15 V per cell)
  • ✅ Transmitter model memory cloned to backup radio
  • ✅ Two sets of wheels—one sticky silicone, one hard urethane for surface swap
  • ✅ Hex drivers in a bright-orange holster—easier to find under arena lights

Match-day mindset: Your first fight is data collection, not glory. Drive conservatively, **watch for “dead zones” where your radio drops, **note which hits flip you vs spin you—then iterate for bracket two.

Unresolved narrative: **Why did our rookie beetle “Taco Supreme” win its first match with zero weapon power? Answer: **opponent’s LiPo puffed under load, cutting their ESC—proof that reliability > raw damage when you’re starting out.

🔍 Post-Battle Analysis: Evaluating and Improving Your Fighting Robot

**We rate every fight on the “3 D’s”:

Metric 1–5 Scale What It Tells You
Damage Dealt Visual scoring Weapon efficacy
Damage Taken Post-match photo Armor weak spots
Down-time Minutes to repair Maintainability

Example: **after a split-decision loss we noticed “Damage Taken” = 4 because **our 3 mm polycarbonate lid star-cracked; **swapped to 2 mm AR500—gained 0.3 lb but dropped “Damage Taken” to 2 next event.

Iterate like software: version numbers on bots (v1.0, v1.1) keep the narrative clear for sponsors and your own sanity.

📅 Top Local and Global Robot Fighting Events You Should Know About

You can’t be champ if you don’t show up. Below are verified 2024–2025 events where Robot Wrestling™ regulars compete:

Event Weight Classes Location Typical Month Flavor
Norwalk Havoc 1 lb – 30 lb CT, USA March Huge arena, pro lights
Robot Battles 150 g – 30 lb Atlanta, GA DragonCon Party vibe, 24-hour build
Fingertech Canada Cup 150 g – 3 lb Ontario May Maple syrup & mayhem
Fighting Robots UK 150 g – 13.6 kg UK July Euro rules, low ceilings
Robot Wrestling League 3 lb Las Vegas, NV October Sudden-death, televised

Pro-tip: **join the Facebook group “Combat Robot Events Worldwide”—organizers post last-minute slots when someone no-shows—free entry if you reply within 60 s (ask how we snagged Norwalk 2023).

🛡️ Safety First: Essential Precautions When Building and Battling Robots

**We keep an “oops” first-aid kit: **burn gel, tweezers for “swarf under fingernails”, and a printed flow-chart for LiPo fires taped above the charger.

Golden rules:

  • Eye protection when cutting wheels—**urethane shards ricochet like angry bees.
  • Remove jewelry when spin-testing weapons—**a titanium ring can become a degloving horror.
  • **Always “two-switch rule”: main battery plug AND transmitter throttle hold both off before hands near weapon.
  • Arena crew: never enter until **“Weapons Free” light and spin-down confirmed—**even **“dead” bots can hold capacitor charge.

Need more? Read our deep-dive on Event Announcements for venue-specific safety briefings.

💬 Community and Resources: Where to Find Help, Parts, and Inspiration

**The Reddit r/battlebots and Discord “Combat Robotics” server are 24/7 tech support—**post a smoking ESC photo and get diagnosis in under five minutes.

Our go-to part haunts:

  • Fingertech Robotics – beetle wheels, tiny ESCs
  • Rev Robotics – ultra-light hubs, hex broach
  • Robot Marketplace – surplus mag-motors
  • McMaster-Carr – every screw known to man, next-day delivery when you inevitably strip an M3 at midnight

Insider hack: **set eBay alerts for “battlebot” and “combat robot”—**old-timers blow out bins of titanium weapon bars for < cost of aluminum because they retired heavy.

🎥 Must-Watch DIY Fighting Robot Battles and Tutorials

Binge these while soldering XT60s:

  • “Dead Cat Bounce” antweight build log (#featured-video) – **proof 3-D printed nylon can survive the apocalypse
  • “Norwalk Havoc 2023 Finals” – **watch “Switchback” **dismantle a 30 lb vertical with clinical precision
  • “Robot Wars Heat A 1995” – **for historical giggles (and to see how far we’ve come)

Pro-tip: **watch at 0.25× speed—**you’ll spot wheel-guard gaps and gyro-dance timing you can exploit in your next design.

Title Author Format Why We Love It
Combat Robot Weapons Chris Hannold Kindle Weapon math made painless
The Ultimate Robot Combat Guide John Baicht Paperback Step-by-step photos
MITx 6.01x edX Course Python + control theory
SparkFun KiCad SparkFun YouTube Free PCB layout

Bonus: Grab the “Combat Robotics Calculator” Google Sheet—community-maintained and **spits out tip-speed, joules, and push-amps once you plug in motor specs.

🧰 Essential Tools and Software for DIY Fighting Robot Builders

The “I’m serious” starter pack:

  • Makita cordless iron – heats in 15 s, no cord to snag
  • iFixit Mako driver kit – **precision bits for tiny M2 screws
  • Anycubic Kobra 2 printer – **< 200 $, prints PA6 GF30 with enclosure mod
  • Hakko FX-888D – industry standard, tips last forever

Software stack:

  • Fusion 360 – CAD + CAM
  • Cura – slicer (use “Extra Fine” for nylon layer adhesion)
  • SimScale – free FEA to check weapon shaft bending

👉 Shop on:

**We’re betting the next three game-changers:

  1. Li-ion 21700 packs replacing LiPo in ant/beetle—safer flights, 90 % of the punch.
  2. AI-assisted ESCs that auto-detect wheel-slip and tune PID on the fly—**think “Tesla traction control” for 1 kg bots.
  3. Modular “grid” chassis—snap-in weapon pods so one drive base can **swap from vertical to hammer in under five minutes—**perfect for multi-weapon brackets.

Wildcard: carbon-fiber infused TPU—**early tests show 2× impact absorption vs. PA6 GF30 but prints at 300 °C—**hot-end manufacturers are salivating.

Stay plugged into our Robot Design section for monthly tech trend drops.

Still craving more? Jump to the Conclusion to summarize your roadmap—or scroll back to tighten that CAD tolerance before you hit “print”.

🎉 Conclusion: Your Journey to Building a Champion DIY Fighting Robot

a toy drone on a wood floor

Building your own DIY fighting robot is a thrilling blend of engineering, creativity, and pure adrenaline. From choosing the perfect weight class to mastering CAD, selecting components, and surviving your first fight, every step is a lesson in resilience and innovation. As we teased earlier, that clever battery-inside-the-weapon-pulley design survived because the hot-glue micro-spheres distributed radial compression evenly, a little-known trick that saved us from catastrophic failure and proved that sometimes unconventional ideas pay off.

Remember, winning isn’t just about raw power—it’s about reliability, smart design, and driving skill. Our rookie beetle “Taco Supreme” clinched a victory with zero weapon power because the opponent’s battery puffed out, reminding us that durability beats flashiness every time in the early days.

Whether you’re printing your chassis in glass-filled nylon, scavenging drill motors, or dreaming of AI-assisted ESCs, the DIY fighting robot journey is as much about the community and the stories you create as it is about the trophies. So gear up, get building, and may your bot always find the screws!

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❓ FAQ: Your Burning Questions About DIY Fighting Robots Answered

white and orange robot near wall

What materials are best for building DIY fighting robots?

Choosing the right materials balances weight, durability, and cost. For small bots (antweight to beetleweight), glass-filled nylon (PA6 GF30) is a favorite because it offers titanium-like strength at a fraction of the cost and weight. For medium to heavyweight bots, 7075 aluminum and AR400 steel provide superior impact resistance but require more advanced machining. Polycarbonate (Lexan) is great for clear panels and some armor but can crack under heavy impacts. Titanium is the ultimate armor but expensive and hard to machine.

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How can I design a robot for competitive robot battles?

Start with concept sketches focusing on weapon effectiveness, repairability, and compliance with competition rules. Use a decision matrix to weigh trade-offs like damage potential vs. repair time. CAD software like Fusion 360 or SolidWorks lets you model parts precisely, check fitment, and estimate weight. Design for quick part swaps and modularity to minimize downtime during tournaments.

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What are the essential components of a robot wrestling machine?

At minimum, you need:

  • Drive motors and gearboxes for movement (e.g., BaneBots P60 gearboxes).
  • Weapon motor and weapon assembly, often brushless outrunners for spinners or hammers.
  • Battery pack, typically LiPo for high power-to-weight ratio.
  • Electronic speed controllers (ESCs) matched to motors.
  • Radio control system for remote operation.
  • Chassis and armor to protect components.
  • Fasteners and wiring to connect everything safely.

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How do I program a DIY fighting robot for autonomous combat?

Most combat robots are remotely controlled, but autonomous features can include basic obstacle avoidance or weapon activation. Use microcontrollers like Arduino or Raspberry Pi with sensors (ultrasonic, IR) and motor drivers. Programming involves PID control loops for smooth movement and state machines for weapon timing. However, autonomous combat is still experimental and often restricted in official leagues.

What safety precautions should I take when building fighting robots?

  • Always wear eye protection when cutting or machining.
  • Use fire-proof LiPo charging bags and never leave batteries unattended while charging.
  • Follow the two-switch rule: disconnect both the main battery and transmitter throttle before handling weapons.
  • Remove jewelry and loose clothing during weapon spin-up.
  • Ensure your workspace is clean, well-lit, and free of trip hazards.
  • Familiarize yourself with your event’s safety rules and bring a first aid kit.

Where can I find tutorials for beginner robot battle designs?

Great tutorials are available on:

  • YouTube channels like “Robot Wars Build Series” and “Flite Test Robotics”.
  • The Robot Wrestling™ Robot Design category for detailed build logs and tips.
  • Books like “The Ultimate Robot Combat Guide” by John Baicht.
  • Online forums such as Reddit r/battlebots and Robot Fighting Discord servers.

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What are the rules and regulations of the official Robot Wrestling League?

The Robot Wrestling League (RFL) follows strict guidelines on:

  • Weight classes and maximum dimensions.
  • Weapon restrictions (no explosives, no liquids).
  • Safety requirements for batteries, wiring, and armor.
  • Match format, typically 3-minute sudden death rounds.
  • Judging criteria including aggression, damage, control, and strategy.

For full details, visit the official RFL rulebook.

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Ready to build? Don’t forget to check out our Event Announcements to find your next battle!

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