Difference between revisions of "Helm"

Latest revision as of 02:49, 26 February 2025

Corinthian Helmet, 500 BCE

19th-century Japanese kabuto

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 [[File:Corinthian helmet.jpg|right|thumb|Corinthian Helmet, 500 BCE]]
 [[File:Kabuto.jpg|left|thumb|19th-century Japanese kabuto]]
-Up to one point may be awarded to the worn torso [[armor]] for wearing a helm on the head. The helm must cover at least 50% of the area from the base of the neck upwards. The helm must be of a historical or swords and sorcery fantasy design. The helm bonus is negated if the helm is removed.
+*See [[Armor Types and Modifiers]] for rules regarding effects and construction.
-There are two types of helms: Light Helms, and Heavy Helms. Light Helms (e.g. arming cap, coif, etc.) must meet the requirements of at least [[Strong Leather]] or [[Chainmail armor]]. The torso armor bonus received for a Light Helm may not exceed the maximum value for the armor type. Heavy Helms (e.g. Spangenhelm, Crusader Helm) must meet the requirements of [[Plate armor]].
+[[Category:Rulebook Terms]]
-The torso armor bonus received from a Heavy Helm may allow the wearer to exceed the maximum value for the armor type.
-[[Category:Rulebook Terms]]
-[[Category:Amtgard Terms]]
-[[Category:Armor Rules]]
-[[Category:Armor Types]]