Should Henry always use the heaviest possible armor ?

[pascal.difolco]

I'm doing that as seemingly everyone, but really don't know if there's any advantages, other than stealth , in using lighter armor ?

[Sero]

There are a few perks but I don't see the benefit of light armor either. You can dodge better but that way you either take no damage or die instantly.
There is a reason why people wear armor into battle.

[minisith]

Dodging is really effective in this game. I wear all fancy clothes and no armor.

[joxertm22]

Originally posted by pascal.difolco:

I'm doing that as seemingly everyone, but really don't know if there's any advantages, other than stealth , in using lighter armor ?

For stealth go naked or items with least noise/visibility. What armor?

In combat you should use whatever you like. It is not win/lose state, it's just your choice.

[Dansoprazole]

No. Henry should use the armor with the best stats.

[joxertm22]

Originally posted by Dansoprazole:

No. Henry should use the armor with the best stats.

Sure, if it's fun. If it isn't, well... Let the man fight and win that way, it is still possible.
Unlike stealth where chainmail is too noisy to backstab anyone without being detected.

[BillyZane876]

I mean, with heavy armor I get speed 25 while with normal clothes a maximum of 30. The difference is too small to not opt for the huge advantages of the heavy armor.

[ParasiteX]

I don't wear helmets in combat, as it gets in the way of my fancy pointy cap.

[Dansoprazole]

Originally posted by BillyZane876:

I mean, with heavy armor I get speed 25 while with normal clothes a maximum of 30. The difference is too small to not opt for the huge advantages of the heavy armor.

Yeah. And whenever you wear the platelegs that don't include foot-coverings, you can wear your own boots in order to benefit from the Seven-League shoes perk. Even in full plate armor, you can sprint everywhere once you have those perks lol.

[joxertm22]

Originally posted by ParasiteX:

I don't wear helmets in combat, as it gets in the way of my fancy pointy cap. :papyrus:

You've gitten gud!
👍

[holdem]

I never play full plate.
A good helmet, plate armor and plate arm protection is all i use.
My speech charisma speed all 30 while conspicuousness 33 noise 33 and visibility 26.
This setup makes it very easy to disengage fast when needed against multiple enemies and also stealthy enough to pick off enemies with my crossbow.

[Dansoprazole]

Originally posted by holdem:

I never play full plate.
A good helmet, plate armor and plate arm protection is all i use.
My speech charisma speed all 30 while conspicuousness 33 noise 46 and visibility 26.
This setup makes it very easy to disengage fast when needed against multiple enemies and also stealthy enough to pick off enemies with my crossbow.

The right overcoat, shoes, and jewelry can give you max charisma without being too conspicuous while wearing full plate armor.

[Sero]

Originally posted by ParasiteX:

I don't wear helmets in combat, as it gets in the way of my fancy pointy cap. :papyrus:

My experience is similar but I just can't bring myself to wear the visored helmets since the Kettle helmets just look so much better.

[Dansoprazole]

Originally posted by Sero:

Originally posted by ParasiteX:

I don't wear helmets in combat, as it gets in the way of my fancy pointy cap. :papyrus:

My experience is similar but I just can't bring myself to wear the visored helmets since the Kettle helmets just look so much better.

I still run a Saxon Kettle Helmet even during the endgame. Having ta visor is not such a game-changer that it's required.

[holdem]

Originally posted by Dansoprazole:

Originally posted by holdem:

I never play full plate.
A good helmet, plate armor and plate arm protection is all i use.
My speech charisma speed all 30 while conspicuousness 33 noise 33 and visibility 26.
This setup makes it very easy to disengage fast when needed against multiple enemies and also stealthy enough to pick off enemies with my crossbow.

The right overcoat, shoes, and jewelry can give you max charisma without being too conspicuous while wearing full plate armor.

well yes but i found a karstenburg armor, bascinet with breteche helmet, padded hood ,brocade hood, long gambeson, embroided coat, hourglass gauntlets, plate knight gauntlets, padded chausses and soft shoes that for some reason make conspicuousness, noise and visibility not go up as much as all other same type and color armor pieces.
With this setup i still only have conspicuousness 33 noise 33 and visibility 26 giving me more options on how to play against multiple enemies.

[Mordegar]

Visor's guard your face against shield users that can smack you in a clinch for almost half your healthbar through your armor. That shield bash is one of the most serious attacks in the game aside from master striking.
Helmet is the most critically needed piece of armor followed by a neck coif and a breastplate because most enemy strikes hit either your upper chest or neck area.