and the Samnites had a sword, an oblong shield and a helmet with a visor. Finally, the Bestiarii fought wild animals. The games were so popular that successful gladiators could become extremely ...

This same sword was the standard weapon used by ... blocking vision. The types of shield used by gladiators included the scutum, an oblong shield made from layers of wood glued together and ...

Now gladiators were identified by the sorts of armour and weapon they carried. Murmillos brandished a sword, a shield, leg protectors and a long, grilled helmet. Secutors wore a huge helmet ...

He carried a long, straight sword and a large shield that could weigh between 13 and 25 pounds. Murmillos were pitted against faster moving gladiator types, such as the thraex. Thraex took their ...

Engrave your boots with the Gladiator Stance rune: An aggressive stance that increases damage while you are wearing a shield by 10% and ... with a rare two-handed sword, Blademaster's Fury.