![]() ![]() ![]() Occasionally some other “plate-ish” pieces are mentioned, such as vambraces (which cover the forearms) and helmets (which were definitely common, as Tolkien mentions helmets on many occasions.) But, in general, I think that the most “accurate” depiction of elvish armor would be based more on chain mail with little to no plate armor. In fact, it doesn’t seem likely that any of Middle Earth’s warriors wore plate armor (though this is debated a bit by fans that know way more about armor than I do.) Instead, the armor that Tolkien always mentions is armor made of chain mail. ![]() The most important thing we know about elvish armor is really only important because it’s so different from what we see in the Peter Jackson movies: the elves are never mentioned as having plate armor. Tolkien doesn’t really describe anyone’s armor in too much detail, usually using pretty vague descriptors, such as: the armor was “bright” or “terrible.” But we do manage to pick up a few details (though none are really specific to the Second Age, sorry about that.) ![]()
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