Whereras metal armor penalizes our armor rating and APs, metal helmets penalize our to-hit chance or THC.
Helmet DR does not stack with armor DR; it is only DR vs. dmg to the head.
Most of the good metal helmets are itemized late-game.
- Crafting techniques: Masterwork, Hardened, Reinforced
- Materials: Bronze, Iron, Steel, Blue Steel, Sky Metal
Note: Crafted stats shown are those of steel, since that's the middle-point.
Murmillo Helmet (Gladiator)
A full helmet commonly used by murmillo gladiators, sporting a high angular crest and a broad curved brim. Vision is somewhat impaired by its full facial visor, penetrated by narrow gratings for the eyes.
◦ DR: 8, Hardness: 20, vs. CS: 70, THC Penalty: 10
◦ Schematic [Part VIII]
Auxiliary Helmet (Mercenary)
A serious helmet for the fighter unconcerned with decorations and ceremonies, the Auxiliary helmet is reinforced with a metal ridge along the cranium for extra protection against overhead strikes.
◦ DR: 7, Hardness: 20, vs. CS: 60, THC Penalty: 8
◦ Schematic [Part VIII]
Phrygian Helmet
A very unusual piece of headgear, this helmet sports a high, conical peak resembling a common peasant hat, and a next-to-full facemask offering a combination of defense and relatively unimpaired vision.
◦ DR: 7, Hardness: 20, vs. CS: 60, THC Penalty: 8
◦ Schematic [Part IX]
Legionnaire Helmet (Legionary)
The standard helmet of the Imperial Legions offers basic protection and cheek guards. The face is open, allowing for maximal field of view.
◦ DR: 5, Hardness: 20, vs. CS: 40, THC Penalty: 4
◦ Schematic [Part IX]
Attic Helmet
A full metal helmet with cheek and nose guards and a front-to-back horsehair crest.
◦ DR: 7, Hardness: 20, vs. CS: 60, THC Penalty: 8
◦ Schematic [Part IX]
Centurion Helmet
Traditional centurion helmet with a distinctive, transverse horsehair crest - crista transversa - which allowed legionnaries to recognize centurions in the chaos of battle.
◦ DR: x, Hardness: x, vs. CS: x, THC Penalty: x
◦ Schematic [Part XV]
Praetorian Helmet
Traditional helmet of the Praetorian guards with a distinctive reinforced fore-guard and a front-to-back decorative crest.
◦ DR: 5, Hardness: 20, vs. CS: 40, THC Penalty: 4
◦ Schematic [Part XIV]
Imperial Helmet
The heavy helmet of the Imperial Guards, with nose and cheek guards and the unmistakable double horsehair crest.
◦ DR: 7, Hardness: 20, vs. CS: 60, THC Penalty: 8
◦ Schematic [Part XIV]
Lamellar Ordu Helmet
A metal Ordu helmet.
◦ DR: 6, Hardness: 20, vs. CS: 40, THC Penalty: 5
◦ Schematic [Part XIII]
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