Medieval Weapons vs Modern Armor: An Epic Battle

TLDRWatch as we put medieval weapons to the test against modern armor. Find out if these ancient weapons can still compete in the modern era.

Key insights

⚔️Medieval weapons struggle to penetrate modern armor, indicating their limited effectiveness in modern combat.

💥Blunt force weapons, such as the spiky meatball on a stick, can cause significant damage to unarmored subjects.

🗡️Pointy and sharp weapons, like the spear, prove more effective against modern armor than blunt force weapons.

🔪Smaller and more maneuverable swords have a higher chance of penetrating armor compared to larger swords.

🔧Modern technology and weapons far surpass medieval weapons in terms of effectiveness and combat capability.

Q&A

Can medieval weapons penetrate modern armor?

Medieval weapons struggle to penetrate modern armor, with only some pointy weapons showing limited effectiveness.

Are blunt force medieval weapons still effective against unarmored targets?

Blunt force weapons, like the spiky meatball on a stick, can cause significant damage to unarmored subjects.

Which type of medieval weapon is most effective against modern armor?

Pointy and sharp weapons, like the spear, prove more effective against modern armor than blunt force weapons.

Are larger swords more effective against modern armor?

Smaller and more maneuverable swords have a higher chance of penetrating armor compared to larger swords.

Should modern soldiers rely on medieval weapons?

No, modern technology and weapons far surpass medieval weapons in terms of effectiveness and combat capability.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Introduction and setup for testing medieval weapons against modern armor.

01:23Testing the spiky meatball on a stick against an unarmored subject.

02:30Testing the spiky scepter against an unarmored subject.

03:47Testing the spiky ball on a chain against an armored helmet.

06:16Testing the spear against an armored helmet and soft armor.

08:40Testing the meat tenderizer against an armored helmet and soft armor.

10:56Testing the sword against an armored helmet and soft armor.

12:40Testing the sword and spear against a zombie torso.

16:00Testing the heavy sword against a zombie torso.

19:46Conclusion and final thoughts on the effectiveness of medieval weapons against modern armor.