Was Medieval Armor Useful

Medieval armor was effective for its day until the longbow and crossbow came along which both proved tobe lethal against medieval armor. But armor still has its place in the field today and will do in the future with such armor as helmets flak jackets and body amor.

Was armor actually useful?

In general, armor is a lot less protective against all weapons than it would be in reality, but it’s still better than nothing and can sometimes save the life of the person wearing it, provided that their armor’s good enough and they’re somehow important to the plot.

What was the most effective medieval armor?

Full plate was the most effective body armour developed in terms of stopping or turning blows in isolation of other factors (cost, weight, etc.)

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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