Gladiatorial culture has long been of interest to researchers. It is caused not only by the phenomenon of gladiatorial games. They are closely interconnected with the military sphere of Roman culture. The similarities in the practice of sword fencing training and the use of similar types of protective clothing are evident. It is noted that gladiators used helmets similar to those worn by Roman army soldiers in the 1st century. AD The difference between gladiatorial uniforms and the vestments of Roman legionnaires was in weight. Gladiator's helmets (see photo below) weighed 3-5 kg. While the protection of the face and head of the legionnaires was two times less. This was due to the conditions in which the battles were fought. The gladiator had to be protected as best as possible in a short period of time. In war, no one limited the duration of a legionnaire’s battle.
Back to the helmets of the gladiators. There were 4 species:
- A helmet with the face of Hercules. The simplest and most functional of all possible. It had a simple angular crest. Jewelery - a minimum. Hercules medallion flaunted on his forehead, symbolizing strength, courage and thirst for victory. The gladiator's face protected the visor from two halves that docked along the line of the nose. The height of the helmet is 46 cm.
- A griffin head helmet. It was adorned with a silvered image of the Medusa Gorgon. The head of the griffin acted as a comb. On both sides, bushings were found for attaching feathers to them.
- Helmet with embossed tulle. Very beautiful and original. The relief image gives some grandeur. The plot of the image is simple: the Roman goddess between the barbarians and slaves. Visor from two halves attached to the hinges. It opens like a gate.
- Helmet with a raised crest. Very similar to the previous option. In it, the comb and visor are decorated with a relief image, and the eye protection looks more brutal. On the sides there are also bushings for feathers.
World of Craft - The Most Popular Multiplayer Online Game
Gladiatorial fights are a subject of interest not only to historians, but also to developers of computer games. Gladiator equipment is actively involved in the game World of Warcraft. This is a multiplayer role-playing game that is popular around the world. World of Warcraft was released in 2004. The name translates as "World of Military Craft." During the existence of the game, several updates have been released. World of Warcraft ratings break all records. The game even got into the Guinness Book of Records.
World of Warcraft uses a wide variety of weapons, mostly medieval. There was a place in the game for gladiatorial gear, including helmets. True, the game uses very modified gladiatorial equipment. The developers came up with a new outfit and weapons. Gladiator helmets are presented in different variations. Access to them depends on the level. Below we will talk about different types of gladiator helmets.
Helmet is an important part of player’s ammunition
Player uniforms are of great importance for the entire gameplay. Armor provides protection, adds dexterity, stamina, intelligence, critical strike and sustainability rating. An important role is played by the helmet. It is intended not only to protect the head. This protection has a deterrent effect. A terrifying look has a strong psychological effect on rivals.
This peculiar headdress can tell a lot about its owner - its class, level, abilities, etc. Therefore, each World of Warcraft player seeks to get a helmet with high protective characteristics.
Plate Helm
Belongs to the class "Warrior". Gladiator's Plate Helm can be obtained from level 70. The armor level is 54 points. This headgear adds 52 points of endurance and 30 points of strength. Like all World of Warcraft gear, it has a pretty awesome look. The helmet has holes that glow in yellow. At the level of the ears, horns protrude, wrapping in the direction of the mouth. There are colors for men and women. The set includes a bib, pauldrons, legguards and mittens. When matching the color of the helmet and all armor, the warrior additionally gains +4 strength. This piece of uniform came out in season 1.
Leather and Creepy Plate Helm
The gladiator's leather helmet appears from the 1st season of the game. It was designed for the Robber class. This garment item is available from level 70. It adds armor, agility and stamina. Included in the kit, which includes gloves, legguards, shoulder pads, and uniform. Gladiator's leather helmet, depending on the season and level, has a different appearance.
Creepy is an advanced plate helmet. It has been released several times since the 1st season. It is intended for the warrior and the death knight. Depending on the level, he adds armor from 9 to 278 points. Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm also increases Strength and Stamina. It comes complete with a bib, legguards, mittens, and shoulder pads.
Gladiator's Scaled Helm
Another gladiator's helmet, available from level 70, is scaly. It belongs to the class "Paladin". The kit came out in season 1. Gladiator's Scaled Helm provides 54 points of armor. He adds 16 points to strength and 37 points to stamina. He covers his head and neck, leaving his face open. You can get mittens, a bib, pauldrons and legguards in the kit with it. When matching colors, the player gains +4 PvP Resilience.
Gladiator's Chain Helm
The next gladiator's helmet, which can be obtained at level 70, is woven. He appears in several seasons, starting from the 1st. He adds to the armor from 31 to 703 points. It also increases agility and stamina. Gladiator's Chain Helmet is part of the kit. It also includes armor, mittens, greaves, and shoulder pads.
Cruel Warrior's Helm
Cruel gladiator's helmet is provided for the Warrior class. He appears on several levels. Increases Armor, Strength, and Stamina.
Merciless Gladiator's Helm
Part of a later gladiator's outfit. It came out in season 2. Merciless gladiator's helmets become available from level 70. Several variations of this type of protection were created. In World of Warcraft you can get:
- Merciless Gladiator's Plate Helm. It can get a player of the class "Warrior". The level of armor is 22. Thanks to it, you can increase your agility by 19 points, and your stamina by 34. It looks like the gladiator's plate vestments, released in the 1st season. Hardy gladiator's protective clothing has several differences from the first counterpart. These are horns. In this version, they rise up. The front part of the defense is more like medieval equipment. There are openings for the eyes and visor near the mouth. A plate helmet is one of the elements of a kit consisting of a bib, mittens, pauldrons and legguards. If the color matches, the player gains +4 strength.
- Merciless gladiator's leather helmet. Armor 22. It belongs to the class "Rogue". This view adds 19 points to agility and 34 points to stamina. It has a pretty awesome appearance, corresponding to its name. The eyes have a pink glow. Large fangs are located on the sides of the visor. The kit comes with gloves, pauldrons, legguards and a uniform. When the color matches, the PvP resistance score increases by 4 points.
- Merciless Gladiator's Chain Helm. It belongs to the class "Hunter". Gives armor level 31. He adds 19 points to agility and 32 to stamina. Like all equipment to protect the head, the ruthless gladiator's woven helmet has a terrifying look. It gives the appearance of a fantastic animal, leaves the lower part of the face open. The eyes have a green glow. Two small horns stick out at the top. Behind rises two large horns. With a braided headgear, a kit is included, which also includes shoulders, armor, greaves and mittens. With matching colors, PvP resistance is increased by 4 points.
Merciless Gladiator's Shaman Helmets
A shaman can obtain ruthless gladiator helmets at level 70. Two helmet options are available for him:
- Merciless gladiator's riveted helmet. It provides level 31 armor. Adds 19 points to agility and 30 points to stamina. The helmet completely covers the face, leaving a small slot for the eyes and nose. It is part of an armor set that also includes armor, mittens, greaves, and shoulder pads. If the color matches, then 4 points are added to the PvP resistance.
- Merciless gladiator's mail helm. Available from level 70. Armor 31. Adds 19 points to intelligence and 33 to stamina. Outwardly, it is very similar to a riveted headdress. Mittens, armor, greaves, and shoulder pads are included with the chain helmet. With color matching, you can get 4 extra points for PvP resistance.
Merciless Gladiator's Druid Warrior Helmets
The Druid class includes several types of ruthless gladiator helmets. They all open at level 70 of the game and provide armor of 22 points:
- Merciless Gladiator's Dragonhide Helm. He adds 18 points to agility, 12 to intelligence and 39 to stamina. Putting on this protection, the druid becomes like a dragon. A helmet is part of the kit, which also includes gloves, legguards, pauldrons and uniform. Color matching adds 4 points to PvP resilience.
- Merciless Gladiator's Kodohide Helm. Provides armor 22 points. Adds 19 points to intelligence and 39 points to stamina. This ruthless gladiator's helmet gives the druid the look of a kodo. It comes complete with gloves, legguards, pauldrons and a uniform. If the player matches the color for PvP stability, 4 points are awarded.
- Merciless Gladiator's Wyrmhide Helm. Armor 22. Increases intelligence by 21 points, and stamina by 34. Putting on this protection, the druid takes on the features of a dragon and a snake. The helmet, gloves, legguards, shoulder pads and uniform are included in the kit. Matching colors adds 4 points to PvP Resilience.
Malevolent Gladiator's Plate Helm
From level 90, a new kind of helmet opens. This is the malevolent gladiator's plate helmet. It is provided for all classes:
- "Warrior". The plate helmet provides him with 68 armor. He also adds 31 points to strength and 64 points to endurance. It looks like medieval equipment. He covers his head completely. A spear point is attached to the top of the head. The set includes a bib, mittens, legguards, and shoulder pads. Plate helmet came out in the 12th season.
- "Death Knight". Armor 68. The Malevolent Gladiator's Dreadplate Helmet can obtain Thanks to him, he gets 31 points to the indicator of strength and 64 to endurance. He completely covers the head of the death knight. It is part of a kit consisting of a bib, mittens, legguards, and shoulder pads. Creepy Plate Helmet first appears in Season 12 (Elite).
- "Priest". A malevolent gladiator's mooncloth helmet is provided for him. Armor 17. Adds 31 points to intellect and 64 to stamina. He leaves his face open, forming horns on his head. The mooncloth helmet comes with gloves, greaves, a robe, and a robe. Mooncloth helmet first appears in Season 12 (Elite).
- "Druid". A malevolent gladiator's dragonhide helmet is provided for him. He adds 27 points to the armor. Strength increases by 31 points, and stamina - by 64. A helmet refers to a kit that also includes gloves, legguards, robes, and shoulder pads. It became available to players in the 12th season.
- "The robber." The malevolent gladiator's leather helmet was designed for him. It increases armor by 27 points. A helmet adds 31 points to agility and 64 points to stamina. Attached is a uniform, gloves, legguards and spaulders. Gladiator's leather helmet came out in season 12.
- "Hunter". The malevolent gladiator's woven helmet is provided for him. It provides an armor of 39 points. This uniform item adds 28 points to agility and 64 to stamina. Gladiator's braided helmet leaves the player's face open. Armor, helmet, greaves and shoulder pads are attached to it. This defense came out in the 13th season.
When the color matches, the malevolent gladiator's helmet for all classes adds 21 to PvP power.
Primal Gladiator's Helm
Primal gladiator's helmets are provided for the warrior, druid and paladin. In World of Warcraft are available:
- Primal Gladiator's Plate Helm. Designed for warrior. Adds 278 to armor, 221 to strength, and 331 points to stamina. It is part of a kit that includes shoulders, legguards, a bib, and mittens. Plate helmet is similar to medieval equipment. It is distinguished by the presence of a large metal horn in the middle of the forehead.
- Primal Gladiator's Dragonhide Helm. Designed for Druid. Armor 127. Dexterity or intelligence will be 221 points more. Stamina will increase by 331 points. From dragon skin there is a whole set, which in addition to the helmet includes robes, gloves, shoulder pads and leggings. Outwardly, he looks like a dragon's mouth. It is decorated with two massive horns.
- Primal Gladiator's Scaled Helm. It is designed specifically for the paladin. The helmet provides 278 armor. It increases strength or intelligence by 221 points, and endurance by 331. The scaled helmet is part of the kit, which includes a bib, mittens, shoulder pads, and legguards. It has an awesome look.
As a result
There are many gladiator helmets available in World of Warcraft (some of which you see in the article) for a wide variety of classes at almost all levels. With the release of new versions of the game, improved models appear that differ in the degree of protection and the increase in various characteristics of the player. With each subsequent level, equipment with increased characteristics becomes available. Any user will be able to choose uniforms, taking into account the player’s class, his achievements, equipment and level. The vestment radically transforms the appearance of the player. It has a terrifying effect on rivals.
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