Amtgard Armor Basics

Thinking about adding armor to your Amtgard kit? 🛡️ In this video, I break down everything you need to know about how armor works in Amtgard, from how it absorbs damage to what types of armor are available—and what’s worth investing in for your playstyle. This is the perfect starting point for new players or anyone curious about how armor mechanics actually function on the field. 🔥 What you’ll learn: ✅ How armor points work and how they protect you from wounds ✅ The difference between armor value and hit location damage ✅ What happens when armor is damaged, removed, or swapped out ✅ Rules for declaring armor before combat ✅ A breakdown of armor types and materials (cloth, leather, synthetic, chainmail, plate, etc.) ✅ How helmets and mixing armor types can boost your rating ✅ Real examples of armor kits from players across the community ✅ How armor averaging works and how to build for your class—or militia games Whether you're planning to play a fully-armored Warrior or just want to know how your gambeson affects the game, this video will give you the knowledge you need to gear up confidently and fight smart. 📺 Watch now and let me know—what's your go-to armor setup? ⚔️ Like, comment, and subscribe for more Amtgard guides, class breakdowns, and interviews! #Amtgard #LARP #ArmorGuide #FoamFighting #FantasyCombat #LiveActionRoleplay #AmtgardArmor #BeginnerGuide