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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I don't think arrows were able to penetrate plate armor. At least from bows idk bout crossbows

[โ€“] Astroturfed 1 points 1 year ago

Plate was very vulnerable to arrows and piercing weapons. It was good against swords. Chain mail is what would stop an arrow from penetrating.

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