Good old flimsy butted "chainmail" worn directly on the scalp... what could go wrong? Well...

Let's go a little less silly and find out how well riveted mail over a padded cap protects against sword strikes. Would it just rattle your noggin a little or cause some less... tolerable results?

For battles your character wants to partake in, be it historically inspired fiction or realistic fantasy, theymight want to invest in a helmet, even if it's just a Cervelliere (simple, low-profile skull cap). Just sayin'. :)

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** Music credits **

The Witches Waltz by Hitctrl
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The Enchanted Forest of Min by Hitctrl
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“Imminent Threat” by Matthew Pablo
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"Little People At Work" by Horrorpen
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Outro:
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