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A practical guide to what matters across CDDA’s scavenging, crafting, equipment, and specialist systems.

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medium steel bladed macuahuitl

A modern reimagining of the large close combat weapon affiliated with Aztec warriors, made of a sturdy wooden club and sharp blades forged from medium steel. Blades are definitely sturdier than obsidian ones.

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medium steel bladed tepoztopili

This is a redesigned version of the Mesoamerican tepoztopili. It has an elliptical piece of carved wood lined with sharp medium steel blades, firmly attached to a stout spear shaft.

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medium steel brigandine coat with shoulder guards

A coat made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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medium steel brigandine coat with shoulder guards

A coat made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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medium steel brigandine coat with shoulder guards

A coat made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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medium steel brigandine with shoulder guards

A vest made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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medium steel brigandine with shoulder guards

A vest made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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medium steel brigandine with shoulder guards

A vest made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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medium steel broadsword

An early modern sword that saw use in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Called 'broad' to contrast with the slimmer rapiers. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel cavalry saber

A curved sword associated with cavalry from the Early Modern period onwards. Lightweight, but a deadly slashing weapon. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel chainmail armor

A fully customized chainmail suit. Combine with a gambeson or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chainmail armor

A fully customized chainmail suit. Combine with a gambeson or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chainmail armor

A fully customized chainmail suit. Combine with a gambeson or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chainmail aventail

A wide chainmail draping designed to attach to a cap helmet, hanging down to extend protection to the face, neck and shoulders.

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medium steel chainmail aventail

A wide chainmail draping designed to attach to a cap helmet, hanging down to extend protection to the face, neck and shoulders.

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medium steel chainmail aventail

A wide chainmail draping designed to attach to a cap helmet, hanging down to extend protection to the face, neck and shoulders.

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medium steel chainmail chausses (pair)

Customized chainmail chausses that cover the feet, like booties made of chainmail.

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medium steel chainmail chausses (pair)

Customized chainmail chausses that cover the feet, like booties made of chainmail.

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medium steel chainmail chausses (pair)

Customized chainmail chausses that cover the feet, like booties made of chainmail.

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medium steel chainmail coif

A customized chainmail hood. Can be worn comfortably under helmets.

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medium steel chainmail coif

A customized chainmail hood. Can be worn comfortably under helmets.

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medium steel chainmail coif

A customized chainmail hood. Can be worn comfortably under helmets.

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medium steel chainmail half-leggings

Customized partial chainmail leggings only covering the front and sides of the legs. The zigzagging lace at the back keeps everything in place, and the lack of toes and heels allows them to work perfectly well with footwear.

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medium steel chainmail half-leggings

Customized partial chainmail leggings only covering the front and sides of the legs. The zigzagging lace at the back keeps everything in place, and the lack of toes and heels allows them to work perfectly well with footwear.

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medium steel chainmail half-leggings

Customized partial chainmail leggings only covering the front and sides of the legs. The zigzagging lace at the back keeps everything in place, and the lack of toes and heels allows them to work perfectly well with footwear.

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medium steel chainmail hauberk

A fully customized chainmail outfit, covering torso and arms. Combine with a aketon or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chainmail hauberk

A fully customized chainmail outfit, covering torso and arms. Combine with a aketon or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chainmail hauberk

A fully customized chainmail outfit, covering torso and arms. Combine with a aketon or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chainmail jumpsuit

A fully customized chainmail outfit, leaving the head uncovered. Combine with a gambeson or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chainmail jumpsuit

A fully customized chainmail outfit, leaving the head uncovered. Combine with a gambeson or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chainmail jumpsuit

A fully customized chainmail outfit, leaving the head uncovered. Combine with a gambeson or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chainmail leggings

Customized chainmail leggings. Their straps keep everything in place, and the lack of toes and heels allows them to work perfectly well with footwear.

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medium steel chainmail leggings

Customized chainmail leggings. Their straps keep everything in place, and the lack of toes and heels allows them to work perfectly well with footwear.

20 recipes

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medium steel chainmail leggings

Customized chainmail leggings. Their straps keep everything in place, and the lack of toes and heels allows them to work perfectly well with footwear.

20 recipes

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medium steel chainmail partial aventail

A wide chainmail ring designed to attach to a cap helmet, hanging down to extend protection to the face and neck.

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medium steel chainmail partial aventail

A wide chainmail ring designed to attach to a cap helmet, hanging down to extend protection to the face and neck.

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medium steel chainmail partial aventail

A wide chainmail ring designed to attach to a cap helmet, hanging down to extend protection to the face and neck.

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medium steel chainmail sleeveless jumpsuit

A fully customized chainmail outfit, covering torso and arms. Combine with a aketon or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chainmail sleeveless jumpsuit

A fully customized chainmail outfit, covering torso and arms. Combine with a aketon or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chainmail sleeveless jumpsuit

A fully customized chainmail outfit, covering torso and arms. Combine with a aketon or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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medium steel chestplate

A chestplate, 4 mm thick. Made with tougher medium steel, offering solid protection.

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medium steel chestplate

A chestplate, 4 mm thick. Made with tougher medium steel, offering solid protection.

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medium steel close helm

A type of helmet that was developed in the late 15th century. Evolving from the sallet and armet, it includes a bevor to protect the neck. Activate it to raise the visor.

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medium steel close helm

A type of helmet that was developed in the late 15th century. Evolving from the sallet and armet, it includes a bevor to protect the neck. Activate it to raise the visor.

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medium steel cutlass

A broad saber known for its use by sailors and pirates, as its short blade is easy to handle in close quarters. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel estoc

A thin thrusting sword, a sort of predecessor to the rapier. It requires a larger baldric or scabbard, compared to smaller swords. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel falx

A distinct Dacian sword that curves forward, allowing you to bypass shields or hook and pull enemies, while delivering decent chopping damage. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel heavy arm guard

A heavy armguard, 2.25 mm at the thickest. Made with tougher medium steel, this offers solid protection.

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