How To Get A Suit Of Armor - Part 1

Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Some general overview questions on buying a suit of armor. This is the first in the series. Other videos in the series will focus on specific areas of interest. This is mostly a "talking head" video with a few photos, as there is not much to show with it.

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