V9: Chainmail

This page is part of the Official Amtgard V9 Alpha-Playtest Rulebook.

• The Amtwiki is the official home and primary source for Amtgard V9 Rules as of February 25, 2023.
• These rules are currently in Open Alpha Playtest. See the Playtest Disclaimer for more details.
• To learn more about Amtgard V9 Development, please visit Amtgard.com.
• To view the current Amtgard V8 ruleset, please see the Amtgard V8 Rulebook.

---

Metal Chainmail

Flexible armor consisting of a weave of interlocked metal rings.

Requirements:

• Any weave is permitted but it must not allow a 1/2” dowel to pass through.
• Metal must be at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
• If Aluminum - 1.3mm / 0.05” / 16swg
• If Steel - 1mm / 0.04” / 18swg
• Must contain at least 95% metal rings
• Aspect ratio 8 or less.

Examples of Superior Construction include, but are not limited to:

• Heavy Metal: Steel, Bronze, and similar density metals.
• Thicker Material: At least 2mm / 0.08" / 14swg
• Dense Weave: Does not allow a 1/8” dowel to pass through.
• Solid Rings: All rings are permanently joined so they cannot be separated.
• Reinforced: Durability is meaningfully enhanced with other materials in a way that doesn’t qualify for higher tiers.

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