Yeah, this wasn't the place to get into visors, but absolutely they have an impact in terms of stamina and combat capability too.
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I think it's somewhat analogous to the practice of engaging tanks and AFVs with machine gun fire in modern warfare. Actual penetration is extremely unlikely, but simply forcing the crew to button up constrains their endurance and situational awareness. You may also damage exterior subsystems.
may 5, 2025, 7:17 pm • 24 0 • view
That's with late medieval plate (Agincourt 1415)
may 5, 2025, 7:29 pm • 3 0 • view
Forcing someone to hide behind their shield in earlier periods probably had a similar effect, however.
may 5, 2025, 7:33 pm • 5 0 • view
A little more chance of actual wounds, I think
may 5, 2025, 7:35 pm • 2 0 • view
Yeah, somewhat more. It's also not a perfect analogy because even late-medieval plate armour usually has weak points that a skillfully shot (or simply lucky) arrow can absolutely penetrate, even on the front of the armour. But you get the idea.
may 5, 2025, 7:39 pm • 4 0 • view