diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_carbon.dm b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_carbon.dm
index 637ea90c8e4..2f011f2e5a3 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_carbon.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_carbon.dm
@@ -159,3 +159,7 @@
 	#define HANDLE_BLOOD_NO_NUTRITION_DRAIN (1<<1)
 	/// Return to skip oxyloss and similar effecst from blood level
 	#define HANDLE_BLOOD_NO_EFFECTS (1<<2)
+
+/// from /datum/status_effect/limp/proc/check_step(mob/whocares, OldLoc, Dir, forced) iodk where it shuld go
+#define COMSIG_CARBON_LIMPING "mob_limp_check"
+	#define COMPONENT_CANCEL_LIMP (1<<0)
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_living.dm b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_living.dm
index 1d3c9304c3c..bf6e68f127c 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_living.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_living.dm
@@ -43,6 +43,8 @@
 #define COMSIG_LIVING_SET_BUCKLED "living_set_buckled"
 ///from base of mob/living/set_body_position()
 #define COMSIG_LIVING_SET_BODY_POSITION  "living_set_body_position"
+///from base of mob/living/set_usable_legs()
+#define COMSIG_LIVING_LIMBLESS_SLOWDOWN  "living_limbless_slowdown"
 ///From post-can inject check of syringe after attack (mob/user)
 #define COMSIG_LIVING_TRY_SYRINGE "living_try_syringe"
 ///From living/Life(). (deltatime, times_fired)
diff --git a/code/datums/status_effects/wound_effects.dm b/code/datums/status_effects/wound_effects.dm
index f7d640a6d1c..fc3f3140593 100644
--- a/code/datums/status_effects/wound_effects.dm
+++ b/code/datums/status_effects/wound_effects.dm
@@ -73,6 +73,9 @@
 	// less limping while we have determination still
 	var/determined_mod = owner.has_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/determined) ? 0.5 : 1
 
+	if(SEND_SIGNAL(owner, COMSIG_CARBON_LIMPING) & COMPONENT_CANCEL_LIMP)
+		return
+
 	if(next_leg == left)
 		if(prob(limp_chance_left * determined_mod))
 			owner.client.move_delay += slowdown_left * determined_mod
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm
index 63625536b74..20b79bdfa71 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(rod_recipes, list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("ladder", /obj/structure/ladder/crafted, 15, time = 15 SECONDS, crafting_flags = CRAFT_ONE_PER_TURF | CRAFT_ON_SOLID_GROUND, category = CAT_STRUCTURE), \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("catwalk floor tile", /obj/item/stack/tile/catwalk_tile, 1, 4, 20, category = CAT_TILES), \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("stairs frame", /obj/structure/stairs_frame, 10, time = 5 SECONDS, crafting_flags = CRAFT_CHECK_DENSITY | CRAFT_ONE_PER_TURF | CRAFT_ON_SOLID_GROUND, category = CAT_STRUCTURE), \
-	new/datum/stack_recipe("white cane", /obj/item/cane/white, 3, time = 1 SECONDS, crafting_flags = CRAFT_CHECK_DENSITY, category = CAT_TOOLS), \
+	new/datum/stack_recipe("probing cane", /obj/item/cane/white, 3, time = 1 SECONDS, crafting_flags = CRAFT_CHECK_DENSITY, category = CAT_TOOLS), \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("sharpened iron rod", /obj/item/ammo_casing/rebar, 1, time = 0.2 SECONDS, crafting_flags = CRAFT_CHECK_DENSITY, category = CAT_WEAPON_AMMO), \
 	))
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/sheet_types.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/sheet_types.dm
index 155ba411715..2843feed54a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/sheet_types.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/sheet_types.dm
@@ -333,6 +333,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(wood_recipes, list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("ore box", /obj/structure/ore_box, 4, time = 5 SECONDS, crafting_flags = CRAFT_CHECK_DENSITY | CRAFT_ONE_PER_TURF | CRAFT_ON_SOLID_GROUND, category = CAT_CONTAINERS),\
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("wooden crate", /obj/structure/closet/crate/wooden, 6, time = 5 SECONDS, crafting_flags = CRAFT_CHECK_DENSITY | CRAFT_ONE_PER_TURF | CRAFT_ON_SOLID_GROUND, category = CAT_FURNITURE),\
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("baseball bat", /obj/item/melee/baseball_bat, 5, time = 1.5 SECONDS, crafting_flags = NONE, category = CAT_WEAPON_MELEE),\
+	new/datum/stack_recipe("wooden crutch", /obj/item/cane/crutch/wood, 5, time = 1.5 SECONDS, crafting_flags = NONE, category = CAT_WEAPON_MELEE),\
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("loom", /obj/structure/loom, 10, time = 1.5 SECONDS, crafting_flags = CRAFT_CHECK_DENSITY | CRAFT_ONE_PER_TURF | CRAFT_ON_SOLID_GROUND, category = CAT_TOOLS), \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("mortar", /obj/item/reagent_containers/cup/mortar, 3, crafting_flags = NONE, category = CAT_CHEMISTRY), \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("firebrand", /obj/item/match/firebrand, 2, time = 10 SECONDS, crafting_flags = NONE, category = CAT_TOOLS), \
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
index 54f77ff1b70..cc94637f3ae 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
@@ -505,9 +505,90 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	attack_verb_continuous = list("bludgeons", "whacks", "disciplines", "thrashes")
 	attack_verb_simple = list("bludgeon", "whack", "discipline", "thrash")
 
+/obj/item/cane/examine(mob/user, thats)
+	. = ..()
+	. += span_notice("This item can be used to support your weight, preventing limping from any broken bones on your legs you may have.")
+
+/obj/item/cane/equipped(mob/living/user, slot, initial)
+	..()
+	if(!(slot & ITEM_SLOT_HANDS))
+		return
+	movement_support_add(user)
+
+/obj/item/cane/dropped(mob/living/user, silent = FALSE)
+	. = ..()
+	movement_support_del(user)
+
+/obj/item/cane/proc/movement_support_add(mob/living/user)
+	RegisterSignal(user, COMSIG_CARBON_LIMPING, PROC_REF(handle_limping))
+	user.set_usable_legs()
+	return TRUE
+
+/obj/item/cane/proc/movement_support_del(mob/living/user)
+	UnregisterSignal(user, list(COMSIG_CARBON_LIMPING))
+	user.set_usable_legs()
+	return TRUE
+
+/obj/item/cane/proc/handle_limping(mob/living/user)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	return COMPONENT_CANCEL_LIMP
+
+/obj/item/cane/crutch
+	name = "medical crutch"
+	desc = "A medical crutch used by people missing a leg. Not all that useful if you're missing both of them, though."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons/staff.dmi'
+	icon_state = "crutch_med"
+	inhand_icon_state = "crutch_med"
+	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_lefthand.dmi'
+	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_righthand.dmi'
+	force = 12
+	throwforce = 8
+	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
+	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.5)
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bludgeons", "whacks", "thrashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bludgeon", "whack", "thrash")
+
+/obj/item/cane/crutch/examine(mob/user, thats)
+	. = ..()
+	// tacked on after the cane string
+	. += span_notice("As a crutch, it can also help lessen the slowdown incurred by missing a leg.")
+
+/obj/item/cane/crutch/movement_support_add(mob/living/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
+	RegisterSignal(user, COMSIG_LIVING_LIMBLESS_SLOWDOWN, PROC_REF(handle_slowdown))
+	user.update_usable_leg_status()
+	user.AddElementTrait(TRAIT_WADDLING, REF(src), /datum/element/waddling)
+
+/obj/item/cane/crutch/movement_support_del(mob/living/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
+	user.update_usable_leg_status()
+	UnregisterSignal(user, list(COMSIG_LIVING_LIMBLESS_SLOWDOWN, COMSIG_CARBON_LIMPING))
+	REMOVE_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_WADDLING, REF(src))
+
+/obj/item/cane/crutch/proc/handle_slowdown(mob/living/user, limbless_slowdown, list/slowdown_mods)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	var/leg_amount = user.usable_legs
+	// Don't do anything if the number is equal (or higher) to the usual.
+	if(leg_amount >= user.default_num_legs)
+		return
+	// If we have at least one leg and it's less than the default, reduce slowdown by 60%.
+	if(leg_amount && (leg_amount < user.default_num_legs))
+		slowdown_mods += 0.4
+
+/obj/item/cane/crutch/wood
+	name = "wooden crutch"
+	desc = "A handmade crutch. Also makes a decent bludgeon if you need it."
+	icon_state = "crutch_wood"
+	inhand_icon_state = "crutch_wood"
+	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/wood = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.5)
+
 /obj/item/cane/white
 	name = "white cane"
-	desc = "A cane traditionally used by the blind to help them see. Folds down to be easier to transport."
+	desc = "Traditionally used by the blind to help them see. Folds down to be easier to transport."
 	icon_state = "cane_white"
 	inhand_icon_state = "cane_white"
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_lefthand.dmi'
@@ -530,6 +611,9 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	RegisterSignal(src, COMSIG_TRANSFORMING_ON_TRANSFORM, PROC_REF(on_transform))
 	ADD_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_BLIND_TOOL, INNATE_TRAIT)
 
+/obj/item/cane/white/handle_limping(mob/living/user)
+	return HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_TRANSFORM_ACTIVE) ? COMPONENT_CANCEL_LIMP : NONE
+
 /*
  * Signal proc for [COMSIG_TRANSFORMING_ON_TRANSFORM].
  *
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index 4c2c3ae1067..6cc826aa580 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -2339,8 +2339,14 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(fire_appearances)
 
 	. = usable_legs
 	usable_legs = new_value
+	update_usable_leg_status()
 
-	if(new_value > .) // Gained leg usage.
+/**
+ * Proc that updates the status of the mob's legs without setting its leg value to something else.
+ */
+/mob/living/proc/update_usable_leg_status()
+
+	if(usable_legs > 0) // Gained leg usage.
 		REMOVE_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_FLOORED, LACKING_LOCOMOTION_APPENDAGES_TRAIT)
 		REMOVE_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_IMMOBILIZED, LACKING_LOCOMOTION_APPENDAGES_TRAIT)
 	else if(!(movement_type & (FLYING | FLOATING))) //Lost leg usage, not flying.
@@ -2353,6 +2359,13 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(fire_appearances)
 		var/limbless_slowdown = (default_num_legs - usable_legs) * 3
 		if(!usable_legs && usable_hands < default_num_hands)
 			limbless_slowdown += (default_num_hands - usable_hands) * 3
+		var/list/slowdown_mods = list()
+		SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_LIVING_LIMBLESS_SLOWDOWN, limbless_slowdown, slowdown_mods)
+		for(var/num in slowdown_mods)
+			limbless_slowdown *= num
+		if(limbless_slowdown == 0)
+			remove_movespeed_modifier(/datum/movespeed_modifier/limbless)
+			return
 		add_or_update_variable_movespeed_modifier(/datum/movespeed_modifier/limbless, multiplicative_slowdown = limbless_slowdown)
 	else
 		remove_movespeed_modifier(/datum/movespeed_modifier/limbless)
diff --git a/code/modules/vending/medical.dm b/code/modules/vending/medical.dm
index ad1c63e7e79..71171e57837 100644
--- a/code/modules/vending/medical.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vending/medical.dm
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 		/obj/item/stack/medical/ointment = 2,
 		/obj/item/stack/medical/suture = 2,
 		/obj/item/stack/medical/bone_gel = 4,
+		/obj/item/cane/crutch = 2,
 		/obj/item/cane/white = 2,
 		/obj/item/clothing/glasses/eyepatch/medical = 2,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/bandages = 2,
@@ -62,6 +63,7 @@
 		/obj/item/stack/medical/ointment = 0,
 		/obj/item/stack/medical/suture = 1,
 		/obj/item/stack/medical/bone_gel = 1,
+		/obj/item/cane/crutch = 2,
 		/obj/item/cane/white = 2,
 		/obj/item/clothing/glasses/eyepatch/medical = 2,
 	)
diff --git a/icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_lefthand.dmi b/icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_lefthand.dmi
index d1ac470b093..dc9cb6e9866 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_lefthand.dmi and b/icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_lefthand.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_righthand.dmi b/icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_righthand.dmi
index 8c18a06de3a..c694a765520 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_righthand.dmi and b/icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_righthand.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/weapons/staff.dmi b/icons/obj/weapons/staff.dmi
index da97e484df9..2d1460cf7e9 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/weapons/staff.dmi and b/icons/obj/weapons/staff.dmi differ