Armor is heavy primarily due to the materials used to provide effective protection against weapons and projectiles. Historically, metals like steel or iron were commonly employed for their strength and durability, which added significant weight. Additionally, the design of armor must balance protection with mobility, often resulting in thicker plates or multiple layers that contribute to its overall heaviness. Finally, the weight of armor is also influenced by the need to cover vital areas of the body adequately.
Mobility, heavy weapons, terrain
Light. Heavy armor might get in the way and weigh you down. Light is much more attractive of course ;). Heavy armor does offer a lot of benefits though.
No - Light armor is leather, cloth, etc. Plate armor is considered heavy armor.
Armor is a protective barrier. It is worn on the outside of a uniform. In the case of the Roman soldier the tunic protected his skin from the chaffing of the heavy armor. Besides, if the tunic were worn on the outside of the armor it would be ripped up in every battle and the soldier would have to be constantly buying new tunics.Armor is a protective barrier. It is worn on the outside of a uniform. In the case of the Roman soldier the tunic protected his skin from the chaffing of the heavy armor. Besides, if the tunic were worn on the outside of the armor it would be ripped up in every battle and the soldier would have to be constantly buying new tunics.Armor is a protective barrier. It is worn on the outside of a uniform. In the case of the Roman soldier the tunic protected his skin from the chaffing of the heavy armor. Besides, if the tunic were worn on the outside of the armor it would be ripped up in every battle and the soldier would have to be constantly buying new tunics.Armor is a protective barrier. It is worn on the outside of a uniform. In the case of the Roman soldier the tunic protected his skin from the chaffing of the heavy armor. Besides, if the tunic were worn on the outside of the armor it would be ripped up in every battle and the soldier would have to be constantly buying new tunics.Armor is a protective barrier. It is worn on the outside of a uniform. In the case of the Roman soldier the tunic protected his skin from the chaffing of the heavy armor. Besides, if the tunic were worn on the outside of the armor it would be ripped up in every battle and the soldier would have to be constantly buying new tunics.Armor is a protective barrier. It is worn on the outside of a uniform. In the case of the Roman soldier the tunic protected his skin from the chaffing of the heavy armor. Besides, if the tunic were worn on the outside of the armor it would be ripped up in every battle and the soldier would have to be constantly buying new tunics.Armor is a protective barrier. It is worn on the outside of a uniform. In the case of the Roman soldier the tunic protected his skin from the chaffing of the heavy armor. Besides, if the tunic were worn on the outside of the armor it would be ripped up in every battle and the soldier would have to be constantly buying new tunics.Armor is a protective barrier. It is worn on the outside of a uniform. In the case of the Roman soldier the tunic protected his skin from the chaffing of the heavy armor. Besides, if the tunic were worn on the outside of the armor it would be ripped up in every battle and the soldier would have to be constantly buying new tunics.Armor is a protective barrier. It is worn on the outside of a uniform. In the case of the Roman soldier the tunic protected his skin from the chaffing of the heavy armor. Besides, if the tunic were worn on the outside of the armor it would be ripped up in every battle and the soldier would have to be constantly buying new tunics.
150-200 pounds
A heavy sword could cut through light armor if it was skillfully used. Glancing blows, light swords, or heavy armor made the sword fairly useless.
The best armor is Perfect Madness Armor (Heavy),and Perfect Amber Armor (Light).(Must rquire expansion pack Shivering Isles)
about 90 lbs.
Armour made from the scales of dragons. Heavy but effective. It is also one of the most powerful armor in the world! It can also be armor made for dragons.
No, hunters can however wear medium and light armor.
In regular Oblivion, the best Light Armour is Glass, and the best Heavy Armour is Daedric. If you have Shivering Isles installed, Light gains Amber Armour and Heavy gains Madness Armour, both better than Glass and Daedric respectively.
Armour made from the scales of dragons. Heavy but effective. It is also one of the most powerful armor in the world! It can also be armor made for dragons.