Ring mail
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Ring mail is a type of intermediate (in terms of quality and weight) armour appearing in Ultima V and Ultima VI.
Description[edit]
Only seen briefly in Britannia, ring mail was used most commonly during the events of Ultima V. At a weight of 4 stones, it was lighter than scale armour (at 6 stones), but heavier than leather (2 stones). Its protective value was also between these two armour types, with a defensive value of 3, compared to 2 for leather and 4 for scale. It last appeared in Ultima VI.
Trivia[edit]
- Ring mail is not mentioned in the Ultima V manual amongst the other armour types, although Shamino begins the game with a set in his possession.
- Historically speaking, use of the term "mail" for this armour may have been a misnomer, since it is usually applied only when rings interlock (as seen in chain mail). (See Ring armour.)
See Also[edit]
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