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This style includes flexible [[V9: Worn Armor| armor]] consisting of a weave of interlocked metal rings.
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This style includes flexible [[V9: Physical Armor| armor]] consisting of a weave of interlocked metal rings.
  
 
*Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 3]] armor style.
 
*Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 3]] armor style.
 
*Must meet the [[V9: Universal Equipment Requirements| Universal Equipment Requirements]].
 
*Must meet the [[V9: Universal Equipment Requirements| Universal Equipment Requirements]].
*Any weave is permitted but it must not allow a 1/2” dowel to pass through.
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*Any weave is permitted but it must not allow a 1/2" dowel to pass through.
 
*Rings must have Aspect Ratio (AR) of 8 or less.
 
*Rings must have Aspect Ratio (AR) of 8 or less.
 
*Metal must be at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
 
*Metal must be at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
*The standard [[V9: Armor Rating Modifiers#Material Thickness|Material Thickness]] for rings is based on the metal used:  
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*The standard [[V9: Material Thickness|Material Thickness]] for rings is based on the metal used:  
**Aluminum Round Rings: 16awg (0.051") (1.290mm)
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**Aluminum Round Rings: 16ga swg (0.064") (1.626mm)
**Aluminum Flat Rings: 16ga (0.051") (1.291mm)
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**Aluminum Flat Rings: 18ga swg (0.048") (1.219mm)
**Steel Round Rings: 18awg (0.040") (1.024mm)
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**Steel Round Rings: 18ga swg (0.048") (1.219mm)
**Steel Flat Rings: 18ga (0.048") (1.214mm)
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**Steel Flat Rings: 20ga swg (0.036") (0.914mm)
 
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Chainmail

This style includes flexible armor consisting of a weave of interlocked metal rings.

  • Is a Tier 3 armor style.
  • Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
  • Any weave is permitted but it must not allow a 1/2" dowel to pass through.
  • Rings must have Aspect Ratio (AR) of 8 or less.
  • Metal must be at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
  • The standard Material Thickness for rings is based on the metal used:
    • Aluminum Round Rings: 16ga swg (0.064") (1.626mm)
    • Aluminum Flat Rings: 18ga swg (0.048") (1.219mm)
    • Steel Round Rings: 18ga swg (0.048") (1.219mm)
    • Steel Flat Rings: 20ga swg (0.036") (0.914mm)






Armor Styles
Tier 1: Cloth/Padded Armor
Tier 2: Light Leather · Butcher's Mail / Sharkmail
Tier 3: Heavy Leather · Chainmail · Rigid Non-Metal Armor
Tier 4: Light Scale
Tier 5: Heavy Scale · Butted Plate
Tier 6: Lamellar and Laminar · Brigandine · Plate
Special: Ambiguous Armor
Physical Armor
Gameplay Rules · Construction Rules · Rating Armor & Calculating Armor Points · Armor Styles
Armor
General Rules · Natural Armor · Physical Armor
Equipment
Equipment Basics · Equipment Use Terms · Weapons · Shields · Armor · Color Code · Visual Indicators
Amtgard V9 Rulebook
Playtest Disclaimer · Introduction · Getting Started · Garb · Honor System · Safety · Core Combat Rules · Equipment · Classes · Abilities and Effects · Magic Items · Combat Activities · Rules Authorities
Appendix: Equipment Inspection Guide · Master List of Abilities · Glossary