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Old 05-10-2017, 09:17 AM   #22
Joseph Paul
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Default Re: Remove armor by force

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Originally Posted by Anthony View Post
Then you fail. "Sorry, you can't do it" is a realistic outcome (a sufficiently large physical advantage will also make it possible, a human can undress a struggling baby, but you have to totally outclass the victim).
Or we could mention that there are rules for various means to trap, immobilize and bind an opponent. In fact that fight may have to be intentionally staged in an area that supports such efforts. Tie-down points, heavy stuff ready to topple, rope or chain conveniently close by. And of course magic may be available.

As for getting armor off of the target it may be necessary to cut rivets that secure leather closures to the armor (that you can't cut without risking harming the wearer or that some one has been very clever in designing) or cut links of mail. If metal cutting nips or shears can't be had a hammer and chisel might prove handy and if there is a need to open up a hauberk or haubergeon I would suggest a board wide and long enough to spread a blow out that has an iron plate mounted to it. Slip it under the mail and chisel the links open. The wearer won't like it but shouldn't suffer much if any damage.
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