Gimli, killed 43 uruks without shield and unharmed:
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The top dwarf in the bottom right picture is clearly impaled on the bottom dwarf's shield spike... π€π€¨
What part of "spike down" in the previous image did you not understand?
The images don't seem to be a sequence. And there's clearly no spike on the bottom of the shield in the last picture, so it must be inside the top dwarf's chest.
This adds stability to the formation
How does one rotate a shield thatβs strapped to your forearm?
You could rotate it before battle to your preferred position, but not rotate it mid battle.
Clearly it's a handle grip, not strapped. Most shields are, it gives greater mobility and utility.
Youβd have to be really strong to hold a shield that large, with that much steel reinforcement, without strapping it to your arm.
Dwarves are known for being pretty strong, aren't they?
Definitely stronger than humans, pound for pound, but probably not as strong as gorillas!
You ever see a gorilla with no hair, those guys are jacked
Not pictured: dwarf yoga
Not every shield is strapped down. Though I agree this one is a bit big for just a center grip
Really nice.
However, on the last image, wouldn't the second dwarf get impaled on the shield?
Not if the shield-holding dwarf had it upside down like in the foot attack.
where is this from?
Aye, please share. My digging isn't turning up any good hits.
In a world where Dwarves exist, the humans would modify their armor as well.
They wouldn't have unprotected legs and feet.
I'd think it would depend on the frequency of interactions. Leg and foot protection would add weight, so unless the dwarves were expected they might not want to bear the extra burden.
On that note, Lord of the Rings extended editions have been showing in theaters the last couple weekends. I kept thinking how prior to battles the fighters were all geared up and marched for days (or longer) and showed up throwing themselves straight into battle. Here I am not functioning as my soft ass finishes my coffee in bed, trying to negotiate when I need to actually start getting ready for work.
Don't feel too bad. Adrenaline is one hell of a drug.
What if the tall man uses a long stick with pointy top?
Looks like shield spike to chest per 1st bottom image.
According to the bottom left, shield spike attack to the chest.
And all the man has to do is toss him.
Have you ever tried to pick up a toddler who doesn't want to be picked up?
Now imagine they've got stocky muscles, spikes, and they want to kill you.
You just described a cat.
Now imagine theyβve got stocky muscles, spikes, and they want to kill you.
You mean like a pissed off 3yo when you are trying to trim their finger nails.
I can't wait
I love worldbuilding where it makes sense when you just plop it down in a historical context.
As a short person, I found this guide very useful to face problems that arise in my day-to-day life.
Be careful with the leap attack, though. It'll leave you very vulnerable if you fail or if there are more enemies around.
Also be careful of the shield spike, the dwarf in the diagram would have just stabbed himself
(Hall of the Mountain King starts paying, preferably a metal version of it)
Well, ... no.
I like https://piped.video/watch?v=zf2aIVKp1OY https://youtube.com/watch?v=zf2aIVKp1OY
Damn, that fucks so hard