* decreases hit chance.
* receives very little damage in combat, unless attacked with mauls.
* Plate armour generally provides the highest base defense.
==Unverified Information==
Plate armour generally provides the highest base defense. <br>
Plate has a defense bonus vs cutting. The equipment also has a penalty vs mauls causing higher damage to the equipment when attacked with a maul.<br>
It does not affect attack speed. To compensate the decrease in hit chance, the weapon's QL can be increased.
Also see [[fighting]].