How do Under Armour Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats revolutionize women’s lacrosse gear. What makes these cleats stand out in terms of design and performance. Why are professional athletes choosing these cleats for championship games.
The Game-Changing Design of Under Armour Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats
Under Armour has taken a bold step in revolutionizing lacrosse footwear with their Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats. These cleats aren’t just another piece of equipment; they’re a statement in innovation and performance enhancement. Originally designed for football, these cleats have found a passionate following among lacrosse players, particularly after the Loyola University team won a National Championship wearing them.
The most striking feature of these cleats is their unique high-top design, which extends well above the ankle. This isn’t just for show – it’s a functional element that provides unprecedented support and stability on the field. The high-top design incorporates Under Armour’s CompFit technology, a compression sleeve with a padded tongue that offers a custom fit and superior range of motion.
Key Features of the Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats
- CompFit Technology for ankle support and custom fit
- Lightweight design (10.3 ounces)
- Innovative cleat pattern for superior traction
- Comfortable fit with minimal break-in time
- Eye-catching aesthetics
Comfort and Weight: A Perfect Balance for Peak Performance
One might assume that the high-top design would add significant weight to the cleats, but Under Armour has managed to keep them incredibly light. At just 10.3 ounces, they’re comparable to many low-top cleats on the market. This feat of engineering allows players to benefit from enhanced support without sacrificing speed or agility.
Players report that these cleats feel comfortable right out of the box, requiring minimal break-in time. The CompFit sleeve creates a snug, almost custom-like fit that adapts to the player’s foot and ankle. This not only enhances comfort but also reduces the risk of blisters and other friction-related issues that can plague athletes during long games or practices.
Are these cleats suitable for players who prefer wearing two pairs of socks?
While the Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats offer exceptional comfort, they are designed to be worn with a single pair of socks. The snug fit and internal design make it challenging to wear two pairs of socks comfortably. Players who typically opt for double socks may need to adjust their preferences when using these cleats.
Stability and Traction: Redefining On-Field Performance
The high-top design of the Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats isn’t just about looks – it’s a game-changer when it comes to on-field performance. The extended ankle support provides a level of stability that many players have never experienced before. This enhanced stability translates directly into improved performance, particularly during quick direction changes and explosive movements.
The cleat pattern on the sole has been carefully designed to provide optimal traction on various playing surfaces. Players report excellent grip on both natural grass and artificial turf, allowing them to make sharp cuts and quick starts without fear of slipping.
How does the CompFit technology enhance player movement?
The CompFit sleeve isn’t just about support – it’s designed to work with the player’s natural movements. The material has a slight stretch to it, which means it supports the ankle while also allowing for a full range of motion. This dynamic support can actually help propel players into their next move, making actions like dodging from X or executing an inside roll feel more fluid and powerful.
Aesthetic Appeal: Making a Statement on the Field
While performance is paramount, the visual impact of the Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats cannot be ignored. These cleats make a bold statement on the field, with their distinctive high-top silhouette and eye-catching colorways. Under Armour has taken a page from the tech industry playbook, releasing limited color options initially with plans to expand the range as the product gains popularity.
The unique look of these cleats has sparked conversations and turned heads in the lacrosse community. While some may initially view them as gimmicky, many players find that the performance benefits quickly overshadow any aesthetic reservations.
Available Color Options
- Classic black and white
- Team-specific colors (limited availability)
- Bold, contrasting color combinations
Durability and Long-Term Performance
When investing in high-performance athletic gear, durability is a crucial factor. The Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats have shown impressive resilience in rigorous testing and real-world use. The high-quality materials used in their construction, combined with Under Armour’s reputation for durable products, suggest that these cleats are built to last.
Many players report that the cleats maintain their performance characteristics even after extended use. The CompFit sleeve retains its elasticity, continuing to provide support and comfort throughout the season. The cleat pattern on the sole also demonstrates good wear resistance, maintaining traction even after many games on varied surfaces.
How do these cleats perform in different weather conditions?
The Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats have shown consistent performance across various weather conditions. In wet conditions, the cleat pattern continues to provide excellent traction, while the high-top design offers additional protection against water ingress. In hot weather, the breathable materials help keep feet cool and comfortable.
Professional Endorsements and Championship Success
The adoption of the Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats by professional athletes and championship-winning teams has significantly boosted their credibility. When top-tier athletes choose a piece of equipment for the most important games of their careers, it speaks volumes about its performance capabilities.
The Loyola University lacrosse team’s success while wearing these cleats during their National Championship run has become a powerful endorsement. Their players’ glowing reviews about the cleats’ comfort, stability, and performance have influenced many other players to give them a try.
Notable Professional Athletes Using Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats
- Cam Newton (NFL Quarterback)
- Multiple Division 1 lacrosse players
- Members of the Loyola University National Championship team
Pricing and Availability: Investing in Performance
With a retail price of $129.99, the Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats position themselves in the premium segment of the market. This pricing reflects the innovative technology and high-quality materials used in their construction. For many players, the performance benefits and durability of these cleats justify the investment.
Availability can be somewhat limited, particularly for specific color combinations. Under Armour has adopted a strategy of controlled releases, which can create both excitement and frustration among potential buyers. Many players find they need to order these cleats online rather than finding them in local sporting goods stores.
Are there plans for expanded availability and color options?
While Under Armour has not made official announcements, industry trends suggest that as the popularity of the Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats grows, we can expect to see wider availability and an expanded range of color options. This gradual rollout strategy is common in the athletic wear industry, building anticipation and allowing for refinements based on user feedback.
Impact on Player Performance and Injury Prevention
Beyond the immediate comfort and performance benefits, the Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats may have significant implications for player health and longevity. The enhanced ankle support provided by the CompFit technology could potentially reduce the incidence of ankle sprains and other common lacrosse injuries.
Many players who previously relied on separate ankle braces have found that these cleats provide comparable or superior support without the need for additional equipment. This integrated approach to support and stability could streamline players’ gear and potentially improve overall performance.
Potential Long-Term Benefits
- Reduced risk of ankle injuries
- Improved stability leading to better overall technique
- Increased confidence in movement and agility
- Potential for longer playing careers due to reduced wear and tear
As with any piece of athletic equipment, individual results may vary, and players should always consult with their coaches and athletic trainers when making decisions about gear that could impact their health and performance.
The Under Armour Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats represent a bold step forward in lacrosse footwear design. By challenging conventional wisdom about cleat height and incorporating innovative support technologies, Under Armour has created a product that’s generating significant buzz in the lacrosse community. While the unique aesthetic may not appeal to everyone initially, the performance benefits reported by players at all levels suggest that these cleats could become a new standard in the sport.
As more players adopt these cleats and provide feedback, we can expect to see further refinements and potentially new innovations inspired by this design. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, the Highlight MC Lacrosse Cleats offer a compelling option for those looking to elevate their game and experience the latest in sports technology.
Gear Review: Highlight Cleats by Under Armour
Product: Under Armour / Product: Highlight Cleat / Price: $129.99
So I’ve been wanting to review these cleats BADLY since 2011 when I wrote this post. I figured if Cam Newton is wearing these new super high top cleats and so are Div 1 lacrosse players, it needs reviewing. Plus the Loyola guys tipped me off that these are the best cleats they’ve ever worn, and since they won a National Championship in them, I listened.
We’re talking about a cleat attempting to revolutionize an industry, here. Under Armour is literally trying to redesign the way football players (and lacrosse players) choose their cleats, both aesthetically and functionally. That makes this an important cleat.
In order to enter the conversation on this shift in cleat design, I finally succumbed and bought myself a pair before the 2012 Berlin Lacrosse Open. I used these cleats in all of our 4 games on the grass (we had 3 more on astroturf).
I tested the UA Highlight cleats at the 2012 Berlin Lacrosse OpenThe boys from Loyola after winning the D1 National Championship
Appearance… +1.5
At first glance I was sort of unimpressed. This was over 6 months ago, without having worn them. Yeah they’re loud–and I’m a fan of loud–but they seemed gimicky and I didn’t think much of them other than they probably looked as good as they could have given they look like a confused wrestling shoe.
Time to throw these bad boys through the meat grinder…
The obvious difference between this cleat and others is UA’s Compfit Technology, “a compression sleeve with a padded tongue for custom fit, superior range of motion, and the ultimate in compressive ankle support.” The system that makes this cleat a super high top is also what makes it controversial aesthetically. So, as with anything aesthetic in this game, we put it to the test functionally.
UA has released the highlight in only limited colors, and even those colors are next to impossible to find in a retailer so you’ll likely have to order these online. If you poke around though, you’ll see all the wild color combinations they haven’t yet released, which bodes well for this product’s future. Like Apple, UA will release more colors after this product gains some traction. Gotta keep the people coming back for more.
Comfort/Weight… +2
These shoes felt right from the very start, like magic space booties. There was literally zero break in time and I finally rid myself of cleating my own ankles. My socks have looked like Curt Schilling’s for most of my lacrosse career. Google it.
They’re extremely light, clocking in at 10.3 ounces, while the Nike Zoom Vapor Carbons I have clock in at 10.2. It seems Under Amour has figured out how to make a super high top cleat weigh in at the same weight as its low-top counterparts. This means more support with less material. From an R&D standpoint, even if these cleats don’t withstand the test of time, at least they accomplished something new and innovative in a field where functional design hasn’t changed so much recently.
Unfortunately I just started doing this whole two-socks or 2-layer Nike Elite socks thing with my Zoom Vapor Carbons recently. You CANNOT wear two pairs of socks with these cleats. They tie too tight and the insole has little bubbles that hang onto your socks as you put them on which is great when wearing one pair but makes even getting the shoes on with two pairs almost impossible. These are a one-pair cleat right here, as far as socks go, so if you’re that two-pair kid, think about changing up your game.
Although the CompFit is sort of stretchy and pliable, this is not a two-sock cleat.
Stability/Traction… +2
I’m going to say it just like the Loyola guys said it to me. As far as stability and traction go, these are the best cleats I’ve ever worn. It really is that simple.
I used to wear ASO Ankle Braces under my low-top cleats because mid cleats never gave me the support I was looking for. The Highlight cleat gives you similar ankle support only more comfortable and more pliable, and the support interacts directly with the shoe it’s installed in, instead of acting as a proxy between your ankle and your shoe. Under Armour is cutting out the middle man.
When I dodged from X and turned the corner or inside rolled or question marked, I felt like they weren’t just supporting my motion but propelling me forward into it. Unlike my old ASO braces, the material in the CompFit sleeve is almost like Neoprene, it has stretchy properties. So when you really dig in, it’s both supporting you into your motion and assisting you out of it. These cleats make turning the corner effortless and because that’s an area of my game I’ve been working to improve, I don’t think I’ll switch back any time soon.
From STX’s Sam Bradman 1…2…3…4…
That takes care of the stability department. As far as traction goes, I’m still loving these. They come in a molded cleat and the blades are LONG. Under Armour claims that these “lightweight, bladed cleats provide superior traction for quick cuts and explosive acceleration,” which I’d have to agree with. It’s a bit difficult to separate the traction from the stability in this shoe because they work hand and hand, but it never took me more than two steps to dig in and change directions on a roll dodge at full speed, and that’s pretty much my litmus test for game cleats.
If you need to get off the line quickly, keep your footing on the face off, or change directions on a dime, I believe these cleats will improve your game. And I don’t make that claim lightly.
Straight talons. Run like a Velociraptor or your money back!
Durability… +1.5
My biggest concern for this shoe is durability. Will these cleats last you the whole season, or even multiple seasons? My concern is purely conjecture at this point because so far I’ve experienced no actual structural problems, but I’ll share my concerns. If mine actually deteriorate this way, I can say I told you so and we can reevaluate:
a) The loops that hold the laces seem to have limited stitching. Given how much pressure must be applied to them to make these cleats perform as advertised, I’d be willing to bet one of these loops is the first thing to go.
b) The plastic bladed cleats seem soft. After walking through a parking lot only once, there was noticeable deterioration and I decided not to walk on anything but grass and turf from now on.
c) As with any cleat that uses an adhesive to bridge the gap between boot and cleat, there’s the obvious concern of it pulling off. I’ve seen this happen with Huraches after a few seasons, and it wouldn’t surprise me if these were susceptible as well. This claim is purely speculation and wouldn’t hold up in a court of law. Really, I just felt like my list needed to get to c).
Limited stitching for lace loops concerns me a bit…
Value… +2
At $129.99, this is not the most expensive cleat I’ve ever purchased. My Mercurial Vapors cost me $260 on eBay, and the new ones sell for $300-400 today.
While I don’t think that the $129.99 price tag is exactly a barrier to entry, I still don’t believe the value is quite there for this product yet because of the nature of the cleat market’s demographics. Let me explain.
This is a high performance shoe. This is a piece of equipment designed to improve the game of players who perform at the highest level of their sport (or something close to it). You put this cleat on even the best 6th grader out there and I don’t believe these cleats would yield any results in terms of improving performance. Because I imagine the majority of the retail football cleat market is between the ages of 12 to 18, I think they’re going to have a hard time selling this product over the similarly priced Nike low tops that have been pretty universally accepted by this demographic. I’d love to be wrong about this.
This is a grown man’s cleat. And since my I. D. and my vocabulary are the only things that make me a grown man (because my size sure doesn’t), I’m barely even qualified to wear them.
If you are, however, a grown man looking to improve your already stellar performance on the field, you’re getting a lot for your money here. This is the first in what I imagine will be a completely rethought design concept for Under Armour’s football department, and in this business the first steps are always the most expensive. I’m sure it cost UA an arm and a leg to create these things, so I’m glad they didn’t mark them up closer to $200.
Overall Score: 9/10
And I’m confident that if you appreciate ankle support in your footwear you’ll agree with me. There are people who don’t. I know this. I’ve talked to them about this cleat. The arguments for why the Highlight doesn’t work for some people functionally are totally valid. From my subjective seat behind this computer, a rethought design concept is the next step in the functional evolution of football and lacrosse footwear.
This cleat is that next step. It is not only worth trying, but worth buying, maintaining, and using for as long as you can get out of them. Under Armour made me a fan, even after scouring the Bay Area for a retailer that actually carried them.
Just wait until the other color combos come out. I’d buy UA stock.
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Insect and Reptile Armor
Barbed Protection. The small girdle-tailed lizard (above) exposes to the enemy a spiny tail curled up in a ring. The New Zealand bush cricket (below) has thorns on its legs.
A bleak prospect. The Australian moloch lizard, 15 cm long, does not assume a threatening posture when attacked.Its hard sharp spines will scare off any predator.
We perceive devices designed to scare away enemies as ugly. The huge shrub cricket found in New Zealand It appears in local folklore as Wetapunga, which means “freak” in the Maori language. Its hind legs are twice as long as 10cm body and are covered with needles like rose thorns that scratch painfully. Most crickets chirp by rubbing their wings against each other, but this species has no wings.therefore he. may not make any sounds at all. Currently, this species is under the protection of the law, as it was almost destroyed by rats. The thorns turned out to be a weak weapon against these rodents imported from Europe.
Some bug bugs. which birds eat, there is a large hook-shaped protrusion in the middle of the back. Because of this thorn, the predator, before eating the insect, needs to remove the outer covers from it, so that it. is likely to look for more digestible prey.
Many lizards have thorns: they were formed in the process of evolution from the horny scales that cover the body.The Australian bearded lizard, in order to intimidate the enemy, inflates its throat, covered, like a beard, with flat spines, and spreads its ribs, which makes it seem larger. Sometimes she rushes at the one who disturbed her during feeding.
African and Madagascar belt-tails are covered with armor of large shields. Most members of this family use spiked tails to plug their burrows in case of danger.
Only one species, the small girdle tail, at the moment of danger curls up in a ring and firmly holds the tip of the tail with its teeth, exposing thorns outward, which are too terrible for any predator.
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Armor for dummies and game developers / Habr
Introduction
Apparently, some designers of game characters, having never taken a weapon in their hands and without being exposed to the dangers of real combat, cannot understand the basics of functional armor design. In this regard, I present to you this express course. If you just want your game to be less obviously impossible or dangerous to wear armor in your game, I hope you find it useful.
But first, I would like to clarify that I understand why you are designing cool or sexy outfits with distinctive silhouettes – of course, go ahead. Not all armor needs to be realistic. Also note that I really like many of the games mentioned below. If some aspects of the characters need improvement, this does not mean that the games are getting worse because of it.
Why you need armor
Why would anyone choose to wear a lot of metal and leather if they are not going to attend a heavy metal concert? Most likely, in the near future, he expects to be in battle and does not want to get hurt or die in it. He relies on the armor to prevent sharp objects from entering his body and to soften the impact of a blunt object that would otherwise break his bones, for example. The stronger the weapon strikes and the intensity of the expected battle, the heavier the armor should be. For example, a knight awaiting a spear attack must turn to tin cans for inspiration, while a man with a powerful bow can go into battle even in pajamas.
Properties of metals
Weight
To make sure that you and I understand each other correctly, I would like to say a couple of things.In our world, metal is heavy.
Steel
weighs 8 g / cm
3
, which means that a three-millimeter steel sheet weighs 26 kg per m
2
. Maybe that won’t tell you anything, so let’s just accept that a pile of steel strapped to a body is heavier than a little bit of steel. Carrying heavy items slows you down, makes you expend more energy in combat, and makes it harder to parry fast attacks.
Take a look at Sarevok’s armor from Baldur’s Gate (BioWare, 1998).Looks cool, which is good. But it would also be good to survive the battle. These spikes will not kill anyone, unless his fighting style is very unusual, which means they only make his armor heavier. Of course, few people without hesitation will get into battle with him – but if they decide to test their luck, Sarevok will have ten kilograms of unnecessary ballast. Let’s go back to the easel, Sarevok.
Strength
I doubt that it is necessary to remind about the rigidity of solid bodies – namely, a solid state is required from armor when you put it on a mortal body.This means that the armor does not particularly move with the upper body. To make such armor beautiful, the animator will have to suffer, but this should be borne in mind.
Cost
Another point is that metal is not cheap. And if the noble knights wear full equipment, the less fortunate will have to be content with something simpler
. If your lord requires taxes, and your vault requires supplies for the winter, you are unlikely to invest in armor. Keep this in mind when dressing the characters.
Vital Body Parts
Since the armor is supposed to protect you, I would like to point out which body parts you need to protect in anticipation of battle. First you need to really, really try not to get hit in the face with the sword. Of course, you need to show lip syncing and hair animation in the game, but no thinking soldier will rush into battle without a protective helmet.
There are things in the neck that are really useful for those who enjoy breathing and blood flow to the brain, and the heart, although already protected by the chest, is necessary for the life of even the most heartless creatures.The heart can be reached not only from the front and back, but also from the sides. The armpits are two more areas that really need to be covered as much as possible. In addition, it is easy to get into the stomach and it has everything that is necessary in order not to die. The groin is a good place to access the stomach from certain angles, and it also has a lot of blood. Note: The groin and armpits are very difficult to protect due to their location, especially if the enemy gets close with a bullock dagger – but worth a try.
The rest of the body is also a good idea to leave intact, especially those places through which a lot of blood passes.But from a wound in the leg, for example, which will put you in a very disadvantageous position, and in the worst case can lead to amputation, it is still unlikely that you will die instantly.
Purpose
Having dealt with this, let’s get down to business. The first thing to consider is the purpose of your reservation. Who wears it? Is he poor or rich, likes to stick a knife in the back or use a
two-handed sword
, low-born or a knight? What kind of armor makes sense for this character?
To demonstrate my point of view, I will ask you to take a look at the first example of armor. This is Leliana from the Dragon Age series in the armor of the Inquisition (BioWare, 2014).
Who is Leliana? She is a master spy, so it seems that she must move in the shadows. Even if she’s not hiding, her clothes and armor should show her career choices (or not, if she wants to be really secretive). And the hood with chain mail gives the desired effect. They are as fashionable as they are practical, and together they constitute suitable armor for a lady of her profession and rank. The problem is located below.If you need to move around so that no one can see you, then the choice of legs as the place to place the armor will be probably the worst. Imagine that you have to attack someone while wearing ski boots. Made of steel. That’s it. If you need to be secretive, don’t wear heavy armor. If you want to wear heavy armor, choose a structure that protects vital body parts.
Use out of battle
Even professional warriors spend most of their
lives outside of the
battle. This may not be the case for the main character of the game, but it is so for someone who gets tired after several hours of running and throwing punches. Before and after the battle, you will most likely gather with your fellow soldiers in the camp, and, in simple terms, the spikes on your armor will make people not want to sit next to you at lunch. You may also find it difficult to find a squire who is suicidal enough to choose to wear armor on you. In fact, even finding someone willing to fight side by side will be difficult, since on the battlefield you are more likely to find yourself next to a friend, not an enemy.And since PCs usually don’t change their clothes, they will need to endure the weight of their armor not only in combat, but also on eight-hour hikes. It is worth remembering that you would most likely take off your armor and wear normal clothes when you marched or moved around a friendly city or castle.
Yes, Bob, your armor looks adorable, only this thorn stuck in my knee (Monster Hunter, Capcom, 2004)
Put on and take off the armor
By the way, about squires: I would really like it if the game took into account that putting on
armor takes a lot of time
. It is hardly necessary to waste players’ time putting on and taking off their armor for hours, but this can be used to build tension: there was no friend, and the hero did not have time to put on armor during the attack on the camp (oh you!). Full knight armor is difficult to put on without help, which means you won’t bother with it if you don’t have servants or friends with a lot of free time. Chainmail is easier, but it still forces you into interesting poses, as in this illustration from a medieval manuscript.
Deflection, no direction
Armor example from Guild Wars II (ArenaNet, 2012)
Back to the spiked armor. In addition to a +2 bonus on irritation of people fighting with you, spikes increase the danger of armor for the wearer himself. One of the purposes of armor is to deflect a weapon so that it slides off the body without causing harm. Take a look at the image above. In this case, the spike will catch the blade and direct it towards the hand, and not away from it, increasing the risk of injury to the hand that serves as the main hand for 70-90% of the population. In my opinion, this idea is bad.
Soft tits
Let’s turn to the breasts. Some of you may have touched them. In this case, you may have noticed that they are usually quite soft. This means that when temporarily staying in the armor in a compressed state, they will not be damaged. If this were not the case, then hundreds of years of fashion for corsets would wear out entire generations of breasts. This means that armor with boobs, that is, plates with bulges for breasts, are completely unnecessary. It is even more dangerous than normal.As I mentioned, you need to take the blade away from your body, not lead it to your heart, you know.
Choose the left option (this girl wins sword fights). Right – Skyrim (Bethesda Game Studios 2011)
Bare Skin
Now let’s examine the armor of the Night Elf (World of Warcraft, Blizzard Entertainment, 2004). If I wanted to kill this lady, I would try to pierce her face, neck, chest, stomach or groin with a sword. Of the above, only the last one is more or less protected.Appreciating trying to protect your legs is a good idea in case you are going to constantly kick people and block their kicks – and the outside of your arms. The part of the hand with the wrist in combat is closest to the enemy. However, let me illustrate this:
Yellow are areas that need to be protected. Blue – the areas that this armor protects
Skin-tight armor and layers
If you look closely at the Demon Hunter (Diablo III, Blizzard Etertainment, 2012) in the picture above, you can see that although its pads under the shoulders and scarf increase in size as her armor increases, her waist doesn’t.In this case, it looks like she is wearing some kind of leather corset to protect the abdomen, and on the rest of her body she puts on extra metal, from which the spare armor is built. Honestly, I would advise her to swap her sexy silhouette for real protection. Add, for example, quilting, and put chain mail under the armor, which would increase its waist.
This artist shows in his series of drawings how the armor of a Commander Cullen (Dragon Age: Inquisition, BioWare, 2014) character can appear in layers (although he may not have had this goal during drawing).The drawings show well how the armor is put on layer by layer, although in the layer that looks like leather, inserts would have to be added to soften the blows, and the armor seems to be too tight to move in them. Unfortunately, you have to choose between a wasp waist and survival in combat.
High Heels
Speaking of Demon Hunter. Have you ever seen a man in high heels try to run? Do modern female soldiers wear pumps? If you answer yes and no, I’m sure you get my point.If not, I wonder who you are and where you are from. We have already established that the armor should protect its wearer, and it would be nice to avoid death. Therefore, I am sure that most girls will agree to sacrifice a beautiful pose for a few hours if it will help them to move around correctly and reduce the risk of injury. This means that no woman with the instinct of self-preservation will go to battle in heels. If you are developing a character so dependent on fashion that he would rather die than walk without heels – go for it.Just don’t give heels to sensible women. It does not make sense. Pictured is Fran from Final Fantasy XII (Square Enix, 2006).
High heels make sense if a lady is going on horseback, as some believe that the first heels were invented for this. But such use of them has not been common historically.
Bullets? Get rid of heavy armor
Just as the cannons nullified the ability to hide in the castle, so the firearms, which constantly increased their effectiveness, reduced the use of armor.Why put on 30 kg of armor when a single bullet can still pierce it and kill you? In short, the increased effectiveness of firearms has led the soldiers to switch from metal armor to uniforms, since it is better to increase mobility if the armor does not help you anyway.
Armor from Pillars of Eternity (Obsidian Entertainment, 2015)
Conclusion
To create characters, you are free to use all the artistic freedom available – but to create realistic armor, consider why the character needs it at all.Few people do something just like that – especially when it comes to protecting life. You must be very confident in your ability to fight if you decide that you do not need any protection on the battlefield.
Ruthless “living tank” crushed the armor of its victims half a billion years ago
More than half a billion years ago, the seabed was inhabited by predators similar to living tanks. Shells and shells could not protect victims from their attacks. In addition, these creatures did not disdain cannibalism.
Such a picture is drawn by a scientific article published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Many modern predators are able to gnaw through the shell or shell of their prey to get to the tasty entrails. This is called durophagia – feeding on organisms that have a hard shell. (Sometimes the term is used more broadly, referring to bone gnawing to durophagia).
This skill is very important for an animal, because many insects, mollusks and other creatures have protective armor.In living nature, an evolutionary race is going on all the time between the “weapons” of the predator and the protection of the prey.
It began simultaneously with the appearance of solid skeletons, that is, in the Cambrian period (540 – 485 million years ago). On the shells of the marine animals of that time, damage is already found, caused, probably, by some hard organs of predators. And sometimes in the fossilized feces paleontologists find fragments of shells.
Among the trilobites, as it turned out, there were formidable predators.
But who, half a billion years ago, was tough enough to eat armored prey? Paleontologists have long assumed that such abilities were possessed by their old acquaintances: the trilobites. It is an extinct class of arthropods that once numbered over ten thousand species.
True, the trilobites did not have jaws or any other mouth organs that could destroy something solid. But they had thorny outgrowths on their legs. Some modern horseshoe crabs use similar weapons.
But were the thorns on the legs of the trilobites really good enough to pierce through someone’s armor? This is what the authors of the new study decided to find out.
Biologists have modeled the limbs of two species of trilobites: Olenoides serratus and Redlichia rex . For comparison, they built the same model for two more species: the modern horseshoe crabs Limulus polyphemus , the clam thunderstorm and shell crusher, and the Cambrian arthropod Sidneyia unepectans .The latter is known for certain that he was a durophage, since fragments of shells were found in the remains of his digestive tract.
The study confirmed that individuals of the species S. unepectans could indeed crush the shells of their prey with outgrowths on the legs, although not very efficiently.
But the trilobite O. serratus , as it turned out, did not possess such abilities. Its spines were too long and thin to crush a shell or carapace.
Meanwhile, its relative Trilobite R.rex turned out to be a real killing machine. The authors compare this 25-centimeter creature with a tank. Based on the simulation results, he easily opened the armor of his victims with protrusions on his legs.
Interestingly, the weapon R. rex could not resist even his own calcite carapace. Paleontologists know that individuals of this species practiced cannibalism (as well as eating other trilobites).
By the way, earlier Vesti.Ru told about a strange five-eyed creature that was the ancestor of arthropods.We also wrote about the holes of the ancient giant predatory worm.
Moir Armor – Titan Quest
Moir Armor
Death Touch
Shadow Crawlers
Shadow Hood
Atropo’s Chestpiece
Shield of Suffering
Spirit Thorn
Bonus:
+ 15% Damage
+ 1546% Penetration Damage transferred to life
15% resistance to the forces of nature
+5 to the chance of blocking with a shield
+30 pts.strength
+30 pts. agility
+210 defensive ability
Touch of death
96 pts. Defense
43% Bleeding Resistance
35% Poison Resistance
50% Life Theft Resistance
+ 11% Piercing Damage
+ 75% Defensive Ability
Required: Player Level 29
Required: Strength 290
Shadow Stealers
96 u. protection
+ 11% armor protection
+15 units.strength
+18 pts. agility
+135 units. Life
+ 20% Movement Speed
Required: Player Level 29
Required: Strength 290
Hood of Shadows
96 units. Protection
55% Sleep Resistance
43% Stun Resistance
47% Reduced Time Trapped
+18 Damage Agility
+ 20% Life Recovery
+ 21% Energy Recovery
Required: Player Level 29
Required: Strength 290
Atropo Chestpiece
96 pts.Protection
35% Pierce Resistance
41% Fire Resistance
10.0% Chance for 144 HP steal life for 3.0 seconds.
+20 dmg. Strength
+17 pts. Agility
+133 Defensive Ability
Prerequisite: Player Level 29
Prerequisite: Strength 290
Shield of Suffering
21% Chance to Block 166 Damage
89 Damage
19% Pierce Resistance
15% Nature Resistance
+ 4% Shield Block Chance
10.0% 51 Damage ResistanceRetaliation Health
Spirit Spike
78-89 pts. Damage
25% Piercing
Speed Slow
+ 40% Life Theft
17 pts. Damage Health
8% converted to life
+42 pts. Offensive Ability
+ 15% Attack Speed
User Response to Steppenwolf in Zach Snyder’s Justice League
On November 17, a new teaser for the director’s version of Justice League by Zach Snyder was published, and the appearance of the updated Steppenwolf – the general of the main villain, Darkseid, became known.
Snyder first showed the hero’s original appearance in a cut scene from Batman v Superman. However, Joss Whedon, who was filming the tape, changed the final design of the Wolf.
Old version of SteppenwolfNew version
In his version of Justice League, Snyder restored the original, but the opinions of users about the character’s appearance were divided – some liked the new Steppenwolf, but some didn’t. In the latter case, he was compared to a razor, bottle opener and other items.
Steppenwolf’s new design looks great!
Steppenwolf – cheese grater
Upgrade is bad. Stick with the old version of Wolf
Zach Snyder’s new Steppenwolf looks fresh
GILLETTE MACH SEVEN STEPPE WOLF WITH COOLING GEL STRIP FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
Wow Steppenwolf looks great in Zack Snyder’s version
I don’t know why you are all laughing, “Gods of Egypt 2” looks great
I’m going to say: This Steppenwolf looks worse and has more unnecessary spikes than the Fallen One.Steppenwolf has more thorns than Bayfors. It’s not a compliment
Wow! Zach Snyder’s Steppenwolf looks cool!
Zach Snyder every time they added spikes to Steppenwolf armor
People, relax, as for me, Steppenwolf looks great
My face when I saw the real Steppenwolf yesterday
Steppenwolf Zach Snyder vs. Steppenwolf Joss Whedon
Steppenwolf looks pretty darn good. Lord of the Rings DC Content
“Get knives”
I can’t help but see
Redesign of Steppenwolf
Zach Snyder’s Justice League will be released in 2021 on HBO Max.The painting will be divided into four parts, one hour each. Viewers will see scenes that were cut after Snyder left the project in 2017. In addition, about five minutes of additional episodes are expected.
Remnant: From the Ashes – where to find all sets (sets) of armor
In this guide, I’ve compiled a list of the armor sets you can get from Remnant: From the Ashes. The guide is currently in the process of being written, so if you have more information, be sure to write in the comments.
Adventurer’s Armor
This is a starter armor set. As far as I know, there is no hat at the moment.
Armor Set Bonus: Opportunist
Increases the chance of getting loot from destroying fragile items.
- One Piece: + 10%
- Two parts: + 20%
- Three parts: + 35%
Akari Armor
You need to find Glow Rods that appear randomly on the floor in dungeons.After that, head to the Herald’s Hideout where you can place the rods.
Armor Set Bonus: Opportunist
Perfectly dodging enemy attacks increases melee damage and critical chance for 10 seconds.
- One Piece: + 15% Melee Damage & Critical Hit Chance
- Two Pieces: + 30% Melee Damage and Critical Hit Chance
Three Pieces: + 50% Melee Damage & Critical Hit Chance
Bandit Armor
The first thing you need to do is find a pocket watch.Go to Junktooth’s Hideout and talk to the Tooth, who is in the crashed helicopter in the tree. Hear all of his stories and he will reward you with a pocket watch.
Now find the boss Brabus. This meeting takes place at random, so it all depends on your luck. Once you find him, he will ask you about a pocket watch. Tell him that Trash Tooth gave them to you and the boss will ask you to give the watch to him. This is where you have to make a choice. If you give away the watch, he will give you the Bandit Armor.If not, you have to fight. Please note that if you do not have a watch yet, the battle will begin immediately.
Bonus for a set of armor : Freeloader
Chance to replace a used bullet on impact.
- One Piece: + 10%
- Two parts: + 20%
- Three parts: + 35%
Armor Cultista
Purchased from Rigg, formerly a Cultist.
Armor Set Bonus : Blood Pact
Critical hits generate additional enchant power.
- One Piece: + 15%
- Two parts: + 30%
- Three parts: + 50%
Drifter’s Armor
Travel to the Founder’s Hideout on Earth. Climb the stairs and enter the room with the notice board and bookshelf. Break down the bookshelf and you will find a cache with a ladder behind the wall.
Go up the stairs and eventually you will come to a room with a book of knowledge. There will also be a Cloak coat and a Drifter’s Pants. This is not a complete set, but the missing piece can be found after the first boss on the street.
Armor Set Bonus : Wanderer
Decreases stamina usage.
- One Piece: -10% Stamina
- Two Pieces: -20% Stamina
- Three Pieces: -35% Stamina
Elder Armor
It is located in one of the randomly generated dungeons in Yaesh’s location. The place looks like a temple with a luminous door depicting a wolf. To pick up armor, you need to survive a wave of enemies.
Bonus for a set of armor : Believer
Chance not to spend the Heart of the Dragon while using it.
- One Piece: 10% chance
- Two pieces: 20% chance
- Three parts: 30% chance
Hunter Armor
Obtainable by choosing the Hunter class. Can also be purchased from Rigg.
Bonus for a set of armor : Shooter
Increases damage from hitting enemy weak spots at a distance of more than 15 meters.
- One Piece: + 7% Damage
- Two Pieces: + 15% Damage
- Three Pieces: + 25% Damage
Bone Armor
You need the Wasteland Trader checkpoint on Rum. Look for a small connecting corridor between two large corridors right near the point. In this place, you will find a bandaged dog and a blind merchant. Talk to him and give 100 scrap for each of his secrets. Once you know all the secrets, it will be possible to buy armor.Helmet – 700, Chest – 1750, and Boots / Kilt – 1050 Scrap.
Armor Set Bonus : Bloodlust
Killing an enemy increases damage dealt for 5 seconds.
- One Piece: + 7% Damage
- Two Pieces: + 15% Damage
- Three Pieces: + 25% Damage
Shining Armor
You can get two pieces of Shining Armor from the Trapped Merchant on Yaesh. Just talk to her and buy all the secrets, and in the end she will reward you with pieces of armor.As for the helmet, it lies in the Yaesh dungeon, which can be opened with the key to the Trapped Trader’s chariot (behind it). Please note that this merchant does not always appear.
Here is the location of the Helmet:
Armor Set Bonus: Impulse
Critical Strikes increase Critical Strike Chance and Critical Strike Damage for 2 seconds. Combines up to 10 times.
- One Piece: + 0.75% Critical Strike and Damage Chance
- Two Pieces: + 1.5% Critical Strike Chance and Damage
- Three Pieces: 2.5% Critical Strike Chance and Damage
Scavenger Armor
Obtainable by selecting the Scavenger class.Can also be purchased from Rigg.
Armor Set Bonus : Challenger
Increases damage to all enemies within 2.5 meters.
- One Piece: + 5% Damage
- Two Pieces: + 10% Damage
- Three Pieces: + 15% Damage
Assassin Armor
You will need to kill Ixillis, this is part of the story quest. Then you will receive the Heart of the Guardian. Once you have it, go to the Elven Queen on Corus. Give her your heart and she will reward you with a set of armor and a new crossbow.
Armor set bonus : Assassin
Cooldown increases the damage of the next shot by 1 second
- One Piece: + 10% Damage
- Two Pieces: + 20% Damage
- Three Pieces: + 35% Damage
Braided armor
Start a random boss battle on Earth where you fight the Root Shrine. You just need to survive among a bunch of monsters. Once you complete the quest, you can create Wicker Armor from 10 Lumenite Crystals.
Armor Set Bonus : Recovery
Slowly regenerates health over time.
- One Piece: +0.15 Health / Second
- Two Pieces: +0.238 Health Regen
- Three Pieces: +0.333 Health Regen
Nether Armor
From Block 13, head to the Monolith on Roma. A puzzle awaits you right at the control point: you need to click on the floor slabs until you lower 10 of them.After you do this, a room will open in this location, and you can go down into it and pick up the armor.
Your starting point is the red stone in front of the big tower. Not far from the stone there is a tile with a strange carving: stand on it and face the red stone. Now follow the steps below:
- After looking at the red stone, turn 90 degrees to the right
- Walk forward three slabs
- Turn Left 90 degrees
- Walk forward one tile
- Turn right 90 degrees
- Walk forward one tile
- Turn right 90 degrees
- Walk forward one tile
- Turn Left 90 degrees
- Walk forward one tile
- 90 degrees to the right
- Walk forward one tile
- 90 degrees to the right
- Walk forward two tiles
When you step on the last tile, all tiles will return to their original position.You will see a middle tile that begins to slide downward, revealing a passageway to a secret armor location.
When you go downstairs, you can buy three pieces of the kit. Skull costs 500, carapace 1250, and greaves 750 scrap.
Armor Set Bonus : Vengeance
Taking enemy damage increases your damage dealt by 13 seconds. Combines up to 3 times.
- One Piece: + 4% Damage
- Two Pieces: + 8% Damage
- Three Pieces: + 13% Damage
Chieftain’s Armor
1.Meet Sebum in the Freran Sea
To begin this quest, you need to complete either the Campaign or the Reisam Adventure Mode, which has a dungeon called the Freran Sea. After you pass it, you will need to get to the shipwreck in the center. On the deck of the ship is a two-headed NPC named Sebum.
Sebum is a little crazy and will talk to himself about hunting the Packmaster monster. Before going hunting, walk along the side of the ship to the beams on the bow.Climb the beams and look through the hole where you will see a set of armor. Later, this step will allow you to bargain with Sebum for armor.
2. Where to find the Packmaster
These large, fanged Yeti-like creatures spawn at random. Just find and kill one of them to get the Tusk. Then return to Sebum.
3. How to get armor
If you choose “I found a monster, here is its tusk”, you just get ~ 2,000 scrap metal.If you want to get the armor, you need to look at it through the hole in the bow of the ship, as mentioned above. Once you have done that, a new text option will appear where you ask, “What about the armor below deck?” Ask this question and continue with the words “This tusk is worth the armor.” Once Sebum agrees to the deal, go under the deck and enter the room with the armor to pick it up.
Set Bonus Death Wish
Dragon Hearts are no longer used for healing.Instead, they increase ranged and melee damage, grant lifesteal, and drain 200% health over 30 seconds. Kills Heal 5% Health Over 3 Seconds
- One Piece: + 10% Damage, + 1% Lifesteal
- Two Pieces: + 25% Damage, + 2% Lifesteal
- Three Pieces: + 40% Damage, + 3.5% Lifesteal
Scavenger Armor
Before you can get the Scavenger Armor in Subject 2329, you must complete Reisam’s Campaign or Adventure Mode until you unlock the Spear of Justice dungeon.At the end of the dungeon its a puzzle that you need to solve.
If you hit the wrong switch, one of the platforms the armor is standing on will fall. Having made three wrong choices, the armor will also fall down, after which you will need to exit to the main menu and restart the game.
If you approach three pieces of armor and try to enter the room, spikes will appear from the ground and kill you. This will take you back to the control point, with the spikes remaining in place, blocking the entrance to the armor room.
To solve the puzzle, you need to flip the correct switch among the eight statues outside the room. To identify the correct statue, you need to find the following descriptions in nearby inscriptions:
- The Rat has no tail.
- The Rat’s crown is broken.
- The rat took the enemy’s skull and inserted it at the entrance.
When you find a statue that matches the description above, press the switch at its base.If you hit the right switch, it will disable the spikes, allowing you to enter the room.
Armor Set Bonus : Scavenger
Pick-up ammo, iron, and scrap metal increase overall ranged and melee damage. Lasts 60 seconds. At 50% health or below, pickup items grant 2 stacks. Taking direct damage removes 5 charges. Attracts scrap metal and iron to its owner.
- One Piece: + 0.5% damage per stack
- Two Pieces: + 1% Damage per Stack
- Three Pieces: + 2% Damage per Stack
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Adds the armor and weapons of the Knights of the Thorn.
They can be crafted.
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At the Snake Stone
In Markat in the hall of the dead.
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