Faramir's armour...... vs Boromir's

[Neurion]

It lives?

Originally Posted by Saurreg

Edit: The helm type used by the Gondorians is known as a barbute. That together with the design of the ornate cuirass makes the Gondorian man-at-arms extremely Italian in appearance!

Yes, the designers seem to have been going for a sort of Roman/Medieval esthetic in the visual design of the Gondorian culture.

Originally Posted by Alcarin

They could kill enemies even if they were naked....so who cares about the armor?

Because if someone happens to land a blow on you (as is inevitable in the press of battle) you're not going to be immediately disembowled.