What, no mage class for gladiators?

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

MrDUneven ahahahahh xD nope, sorry xD

@TheJamie1103

8 жыл бұрын

+Metatron should have been a chemical warfare class that throws frog slime at his opponentor would that resemble a druid

@TheRiboka

8 жыл бұрын

+Metatron or one that summons minions of Plouton form the underworld as a warlock

@MihaiRUdeRO

8 жыл бұрын

+MrDUneven I'm sure there was some autist convinced he was a mage at some point in gladiatorial history

@XellDincht

8 жыл бұрын

+MrDUneven they were too unbalanced that's why they got removed...

The secutor and the scissor were shaped like fish, rounded like fish and having the eyes of fish. And the scissor were armor with scales looking like fish. So the fisherman aganist fish.

@andrewnelson9547

7 жыл бұрын

Andreas Jensen True! Also the scissor's crescent-shaped tool is reminiscent of a fish's tail

@mememe131199

5 жыл бұрын

Thats a lot of fish

@wilhelmu

5 жыл бұрын

terror from the deep!

@houselightkell

5 жыл бұрын

Well shit!

@ChupeTTe

5 жыл бұрын

Theres always a bigger fish

Scissor's left hand weapon is super effective for grabbing shields. I don't think you mentioned that. That's why he doesn't have shield, he is meant to counter them.

@gavinromero5692

6 жыл бұрын

Boodgemeister there is no "classes" bro

@bagarn9929

5 жыл бұрын

Theres actually no real proof of how it was used

@doomderp

4 жыл бұрын

Thought the same thing the second I saw that hook

@mattzxd

4 жыл бұрын

The thing is, the retiarii don't use shields, only nets

@bagarn9929

4 жыл бұрын

@@darfish2769 They would try to maximize the use of their weapons since, well, its literally a life and death scenario. But there are multiple theories on how it was used and no real proof, so we can guess but we can never really be sure.

So with all these weaknesses and counters between gladiator classes, you're telling me we could put together a Pokemon-style Gladiator game

@davefekete7187

3 жыл бұрын

@My last 4 Brain cellsYESSSSSSS! ( M.Bison meme) lol

@tdoyr2119

3 жыл бұрын

@Baxi Tabaxi Well what’s it called?

@masamune2984

3 жыл бұрын

@Baxi Tabaxi My Systems Design teacher worked on Gladius. As the Xbox version was one of my favorite games of all time, I was beyond thrilled when I found that out. Such a gem of a game. 🙂

@masamune2984

3 жыл бұрын

Someone already mentioned it, but it (Gladius) exists, and it’s glorious. 🙂

@frogandmousegames7359

2 жыл бұрын

Yeezs

This man needs more subs, he is one of the most intelligent people I've seen

@guitarlearnerish

8 жыл бұрын

+Darkheart Productions Consider it done XD

@Sadare2

8 жыл бұрын

knowledge and intelligence are two different thinks.

@user-jy3ns5rv1k

8 жыл бұрын

Nice profile pic, where'd you get it?

@user-oo8oj1hl8k

7 жыл бұрын

Knowledgeable*

@deniszisko

7 жыл бұрын

With knowledge comes intelligence for example if you're 25 years old and is heavily intelligent but you're mind is empty and I mean totally empty, no knowledge of languages or writing you are pretty stupid "for todays standards" but I guess if you're very intelligent you have a better chance and a faster way of learning new things....

Trax -> from Greek "Thrax" = "a Thracian" Murmillo -> ? I have not yet been able to discover the literal meaning of this word; I've found that it comes from the Greek word "Mymillon", but I have no idea what that means, except that it may come from the Greek word "Myrmiddon", which would kind of make sense given their equipment. Retiarius -> Latin = "man with a net" Secutor -> Latin = "chaser" Hoplomachus -> from Greek "Hoplomachos" = "fighter (battler) with a Hoplon (shield used by Hoplites)" Scissor -> Latin = "slicer" (certainly sounds deadly!) Provocator -> Latin = "challenger" Dimachaerus -> from Greek "Dimachairos" = "man with two swords" (by the way, "machaira" refers to a short sword) Thank you, Metatron! Just thought I'd fill in a few gaps.

@freevertibirdrides7437

3 жыл бұрын

Murmillo - From Ancient Greek μόρμυλος‎ ("elephantsnout fish"), a Nilotic fish represented in hieroglyphics and adopted for the helmet crests of the mirmillones.

@MinZilla

2 жыл бұрын

Apparently Murmillo comes from Murma, a certain type of fish that was caught using nets. That's because he was often used against Retiarius. But I appreciate the speculation with Myrmidon because that was my first ever online username

Trax 2:41 Murmillo 5:24 Retiarius 8:15 Secutor 10:00 Hoplomachus 12:59 Scissor 14:51 Provocator 17:35 Dimachaerus 20:30

@captaingalaxy5265

2 жыл бұрын

Ohh yes I too like Trax Murmillo BBC News Follower Hoplomachus Scissor Challenger Naga Don't I worry I like those gladiators Google translator

@mylifeisacomplexpastiche7901

2 жыл бұрын

BBC News is my favorite gladiator

@mrtrollnator123

Жыл бұрын

Ah, my favorite gladiator class, Damascus

@jagged29

Жыл бұрын

Ty

My understanding of gladiators is that the more armor they had, the shorter their weapon was. So one guy had full armor and big shield and a little itty bitty dagger and the guy with the long trident and net had almost no armor. Then there were some in between. I guess I was wrong about that.

@David-ni5hj

5 жыл бұрын

It's kind of like that tho

@ASmartNameForMe

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, game design and balance 101 really XD

It is almost like you just pitched an idea for a Gladiator game. If done in a similar fashion to Kingdom Come, but focused solely on combat in arena, it might be a very interesting experience.

@LeohTheArcher

8 жыл бұрын

You may try Road to Freedom for something similar to that. It is old but has a very complex combat style and a very steep learning curve.

@Steelmage99

8 жыл бұрын

+BlackBunik Arena Rex, by Osprey Games I believe

@hughjanus2651

3 жыл бұрын

Bit of a late reply lol but for honor is pretty much the exact game you suggested but with a few more classes and different factions

@FREEDOMFORUKRAINE2024

2 жыл бұрын

Chivalry Medieval Warfare - battlegrounds map

+Arsène Lupin No they weren't balanced, infacti sometimes we have situations of two gladiators against one to try and balance up things, but most of it was the experience of the gladiator, a veteran could be very difficult to defeat no matter the class.

@treyspurge

8 жыл бұрын

+zaco21 americans aren't the only one that ones that use metric, Burma and liberia do too.

@duksingchau8948

8 жыл бұрын

+Metatron Do you know of any movies about gladiator battles?

@SpudsMcHaggis

8 жыл бұрын

+zaco21 I am not an American or English and was brought up with the metric system yet, it is not hard at all to understand inches. Easy approx conversion 1 inch = 2.5cm. Use this and you will have a good idea of the length in cms. Not hard at all.

@treyspurge

8 жыл бұрын

+Spuds McHaggis 2.52 cm actually

@SpudsMcHaggis

8 жыл бұрын

treyspurge No it is actually 2.54 cms. That is why I said an easy approx conversion and not an exact conversion.

*starts video holding a sword like he does it everyday* Well I found the bad ass part of KZread again

@wisemankugelmemicus1701

6 жыл бұрын

+Spooked Rabbit He does hold swords everyday lmao.

The forums are calling for nerf!

@lilliedawn7373

6 жыл бұрын

very much off topic regarding your comment but his one piece shirt is freaking awesome amiright

no wonder why the gladiator from for honor loves toes

@danthiel8623

3 жыл бұрын

RepHard Holo, gimme dem toes!

@chiffoncakeandtea

3 жыл бұрын

He likes them toes. Yummy

the scissor looks like an ancient roman big daddy from bio shock.

@Lloyd_Montecillo

7 жыл бұрын

xD It does!

@parthiancapitalist2733

5 жыл бұрын

God this comment is fucked

@balancemantis4381

2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment. Haha I thought exactly the same thing.

First of all, nice shirt! I used to have a book when I was a kid called "A Visitor's Guide to Ancient Rome" and it had an section on gladiators and the Colosseum. There was a part where they listed and described many of the common gladiator classes. This video made for a great trip down memory lane.

I just read the Gladiators: The World's Most Deadliest Sport and learned all about these I love how well thought the classes were, the fact they balanced the Gladiators like the ones with holed helmets they couldn't see well, so the had to get close, but in their advantage was their body shield and gladius, it's also where I learned Contemptus Mortis. which mean't fearlessness in the face of death. This was a fantastic book and anyone looking to learn more on the gladiators must get this book it's by Fik Meijer.

@baddgerpaw

7 жыл бұрын

I also loved learning about Claudius and his role in the hunting games.

@David-ni5hj

5 жыл бұрын

"hey balanced the Gladiators like the ones with holed helmets they couldn't see well" not true

@morbiusfacebooklive

4 жыл бұрын

@@David-ni5hj its True as. Like when retiarius fought against secutor, secutor had less visibility so retiarius would usually keep the net close to the ground and behind him so secutor wouldnt know where the net comes from. And secutor had no edges on his helmet or shield so the net would be less likely to stick on him. Balance..

@yusheitslv100

Жыл бұрын

The first game to have a balance system: the Gladiatorial Games.

"Secutor" means chaser. Do you think this is were we get the word persecutor?

@domeah

8 жыл бұрын

+Yung Gabs as Italian , Persecutore comes from Secutore (chaser) . so yes :)

@tonyoconnor8459

8 жыл бұрын

Nearly definitely I always think that as I hear the word and it makes perfect sense to me.

@gladiatordude3723

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe pursuer

@Julioc96

4 жыл бұрын

In Spanish we have "seguidor"

@yanan7801

4 жыл бұрын

Yung Gabs Well every word, with a few exceptions, with a Latin sounding piece is most likely of Latin origin.

#BringBackTheColosseum

@NeonAstralOfficial

6 жыл бұрын

Check out M1 Medieval fights.

@thescottishjacksparrow5192

6 жыл бұрын

NeonAstral #bringBackLethalColosseum

@adityarasaily4644

6 жыл бұрын

Just.. No

@denizmetint.462

5 жыл бұрын

Step the f*ck up and build a time machine.

@Damian-03x3

5 жыл бұрын

Or at least make a good video game about gladiator fights.

No gladiator with 2 shields? xD

@tetsunoomo3781

8 жыл бұрын

Well you can find one in DKS2.

@AdolfHitler-uq8ec

8 жыл бұрын

+jay roush more like every souls game

@tetsunoomo3781

7 жыл бұрын

+Adolf Hitler yeah but in DKS2 they have those twin shields you could power stance.

@Ireallylikepotatoes1945

7 жыл бұрын

+jay roush Those we're op.

@TheGuylanda128

7 жыл бұрын

Dwarven Testudo XD

I really liked how you packed a *lot* of information clearly and concisely. Thanks so much for putting this together.

I DEMAND A MOBA WITH GLADIATORS RIGHT NOW

@caenir4428

8 жыл бұрын

+George Radu YES!!!!

@__-iv9dk

7 жыл бұрын

George Radu !!!!SEY

@lukapernek9371

7 жыл бұрын

Broken Fixes reality EY!!!!S

@jackbaker1619

7 жыл бұрын

OOOOOOH! I WANT!

@GM-oq5hq

7 жыл бұрын

George Radu Fuck mobas

I would say gladiators were more of a TV show for ancient rome. Or maybe something like a youtube lets play.

@xk_monster

3 жыл бұрын

I’d say more like a livestream event.

@fitito500

2 жыл бұрын

Like MMA fight

I have been looking for a good historical channel who covered all the ages I loved. I'm very happy to have found you.

This video was very very helpful when searching for specific gladiator pictures for my D&D fighter. Thank you. :D

kids discussing the gladiators they support: Cheater! You picked the gladiator that counters mine, no fair! I'm picking last next time! p.s. Also, it feels like small eye holes are a balance mechanic not to make defensive classes Overpowered. p.s. 2 "Colloseum: Road to freedom" nostalgia.

I have to admit, I would love to see Gladiator combat back when the Colosseum was first built.....

+1 for the more in depth video concerning gladiator classification and match pairing. I would love to see that.

I enjoyed your video very much. Thanks for making it. Apart from your impressive knowledge about gladiators, I think you're a good presenter. Hope you make more videos like this.

I love your videos! Dont stop, you're amazing, I hope your channel picks up soon

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

Rebypox Thank you so much :D

Man I couldn't imagine being stabbed by a sword or even a slash when I cut my finger I can't handle it lol

@lexburkhart5281

7 жыл бұрын

Roma invicta I know this was over a year ago, but it actually doesn't hurt nearly as much. A small cut doesn't sever the nerve completely, therefore is still slightly intact to send pain through the body. That, along with adrenaline pumping, leaves the body very able to sustain far more punishment. Combining these two with training and you've got yourself someone who can shrug of pain almost entirely. Over 30 years of martial arts experience and I have been cut clean to the bone several times during training as well as competitions. It sounds far worse than it is. Cheers.

@romainvicta1895

7 жыл бұрын

thanks for your insight you make a good point

@rein1329

5 жыл бұрын

Wait what? what kind of martial arts you trying of? modern day gladiator?

@razzamatty

5 жыл бұрын

I'd imagine HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) or a similar martial art involving real weapons.

@thatchannel195

5 жыл бұрын

Same

Great video! Thanks for creating quality content like this!

A very informative video indeed. I only recently subscribed, but I have to say the content on this channel is absolutely superb.

This video is amazing, very interesting

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

Diegomolinams98 Thank you so much I am glad you like it ^^

Very Well Explained 10\10 Just subbed

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Claudio Cunha Thank you very much indeed :D

Have watched this video a number of times because I find it very interesting. Great video 👍🏻.

Man I must say it’s impressive the amount of knowledge you know about this subject.

very informative

@metatronyt

9 жыл бұрын

b33lze6u6 Glad you think so :D thanks for watching ^^

The Provocatores are a variant of the Hastatus Legionary class of the manipular system. Hastati had a scutum, helmet a pectoral (small square/rectangular plate of bronze on the chest) and one greave on the left leg. Originally the Hastati are said to have used the Hasta lance as main weapon but switched to pilum & gladius in later times, but when exactly is not clear to me. One source says they changed weaponry and tactics after the Gallic invasion of 390BC(?) others figure it was after or during the Samnite wars. Do you know anything about that great Metatron?

Great vid, would love to know more about the rarer classes. It reminds me I saw a documentary a while ago about this very subject and it mentioned a few additional things. It seems it is thought the reason most gladiators possesed good protection to the head, arms and legs but not the torso was that the public prefered to see quick and bloody deaths rather than drawn out maiming. Also in regards to the Retiarius it was also mentioned that most gladiators were not allowed to actively retreat from their opponent, only the Retirarius was allowed to use this tactic and thus make full usage of their lightly armoured nature and to 'bait' the opponent to keep with the fisherman theme.

Man your videos are great. It's a lot of interesting stuff. thumbs up!!

Listening to this while playing the gladiator in for honor Got mvp every time ;)

1:56 so they were like Pokemon? Water vs fire type, Plant vs Water type...

@Megiddo501

7 жыл бұрын

Yes?

@schwarzerritter5724

7 жыл бұрын

More like Water vs. Poison. If one gladiator type would have a clear advantage over another type, the fight would be boring, so they had to make sure only balanced types fight against each other.

@stoneskull1673

4 жыл бұрын

No

@mrtrollnator123

Жыл бұрын

Idk, not that simple

glad u made another classes video

I have been watching your videos for awhile and I really seem to enjoy them, I subbed and tapped that notification bell to see more of your upcoming videos good sir c:

"AVE CAESAR! MORITURI TE SALUTANT!" :) "Greetings, Caesar! We who are about to die salute you!"

@joshuaclabeaux1470

4 жыл бұрын

"AUT NON..."

Given the fact they were divided in classes, were they allowed to grab equipment either dropped by or from a fallen opponent in the case multiple fighters were in stage at the same time? Or did they have to stick to their designed weaponry and armor? Great video once again, thank you!

@qwertyuiopzxcfgh

7 жыл бұрын

Well, it's a battle, I don't see why they shouldn't be able to do that.

@c.aleb6

7 жыл бұрын

If it's during a battle yes, but you don't keep it if you won. So let's say during a fight a gladiator drops his sword, then the other gladiator could pick it up and kill the other with it, but would have to give it back if he won at the end of the battle.

@diegotiberi5294

7 жыл бұрын

the "ludi gladiatori" were more similar to sport matches than real(istic) battles. There were many rules that the gladiators had to follow. We have no sources telling us if "steal" equipment was allowed or not, but we know that even the attack and defence pattern were established for each class; and we know that there were referees inside the arena. We also know the Kill the opponent was not the only thing that did matter, the way they did was important too. We can assume, I suppose, that pick up someone else weapon would have be seen as cheating and not allowed.

@hansvonmannschaft9062

7 жыл бұрын

Diego Tiberi Excellent answer, thank you very much!

@parthiancapitalist2733

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Romans love when it gets more bloody

Amazing video, as always

Nostalgic. Going back and watching all of these.

Nice vid just subbed

@metatronyt

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing!

@ArtemisEntreri04

7 жыл бұрын

After seen this video i subbed too, and if you don't against the idea i catch up the conntact with you. I'm a gladiator reenactor from hungary and we show nearly the al kind of gladiators you talk about in the 3 video. Maybe you know my ludus- Familia Gladiatoria Pannonica.

@metatronyt

7 жыл бұрын

PvtEnt That sounds very cool ^^

@SoulTouchMusic93

7 жыл бұрын

metatron i am afraid you are wrong in a thing. those weights on the net are something needed to fish, they were not an alteration for the games. those nets are the kind that you keep casting and retrieving them. you throw it in water with a twirling motion so it will be kept open both in air but in the water as well by the weights. without those weights you won't catch shit!

@parthiancapitalist2733

5 жыл бұрын

He needs 453452354265753435 subs

Gladiator took their Larping seriously. Lol

Great video ! Love to see more .

Gladiator classes=different kinds of sports nowadays. Makes perfect sense to me. I'm so happy to have acquired this knowledge. Gratitude.

This video should be a "must to watch" before start watching Spartacus... haha :v

Isn't the first armor set for the gladiator in For Honor called retiarius?

@user-lr6ce1mw4k

4 жыл бұрын

For you gamers

This video was perfectly executed. Good job , Metatron!

Enjoying your channel 🙌

cool video thank you

Query - Would a Gladiator choose a class or be given it by trainers? Also would they switch you stay that class for ever?

Respect! Keep up the good work!

very interesting and educated video. Now I understand more about gladiators. Thanks for your effort and dedication! Love from Taiwan, Asia.

The Gladiatorial Classes were not necessarily balanced. Some of them were purely designed for entertainment, like the Retiarius Class.

@morbiusfacebooklive

4 жыл бұрын

Well not completly true.. Secutors had poor visibility due to the helmet being shaped wierdly and having that extra protection retiarius would keep his net close to the ground and behind him to make sure secutor wouldnt know where the net came from (some times putting the net on the ground and get secutor to step on it and pull the net right under him causing him to fall) But. BUT there is a completly stupid and idiotic "class" Andabata they would fight with helmets that had no eyeholes In them (blind fighting)

A question here if you have the time and intrest. "There are a lot of complaints about half-armour in fantasy styles and questions about bikini armour and so on. But, suppose you have limited funds. How would what kind of priorities would you make. What would you invest in first? What I am really wondering is if it, for example makes sence to only protect one arm with plate.

@metatronyt

7 жыл бұрын

Definitely a helmet and thick clothing. This is what happened historically to soldiers who couldn't afford "good armour" so to speak.

@danielpatino4010

7 жыл бұрын

In archeological studies, it has been found that at least 80% of the ancient remains of fighters in battlegrounds had some sort of damage to the skull. So I would go for a helmet first.

@LXEagle

7 жыл бұрын

Alright, thankyou. But, (just because there may be buts), while any one born in this century would buy a helmet, getting your genitalia scewered insted...would it really be preffered in ancient or medieval times? Still in defence of the chainmail bikini. Although I have wondered why in some movies the actors remove their helmets. I guess if they are officers yes and need full vision. But how is it in a duel? Helm off or on? Happy new year, btw! :)

@aleksejminkin1877

7 жыл бұрын

I would probably pick helmet first, then arm protection (gloves), then the rest of the armor.

@AnoNYmous-bz2ef

7 жыл бұрын

I'd invest my money on a helmet and then pick up something flat and hard and use it as a makeshift shield...

love the channel gonna sub and kudos for being italian.

Intelligent, well-researched commentary, a reproduction of Andúril, and a One Piece shirt. I wish I was this man,

I'm quite certain that many of these classes evolved as direct result of different sponsors competing against each other. Lucius the Fish Merchant has sponsored a school training retiarii and secutori and Marcus the Horse Trader sponsors a school training diplomachii and bets big money on his gladiator being being better.

The Trax is holding the sica the wrong way, unless that's how he means to stab. The blade was sharpened along the curve, like the opposite of a katana or sabre.

@MR1shank

8 жыл бұрын

+Ruser nope

@Userius1

8 жыл бұрын

MR1shank Got anything better to say? www.wulflund.com/img/goods/en/medium/sica_thracian_sword_dagger_b.jpg The way it's held at around 2:45, you could stab with it, sure, but that's not the point. It's a cut and pull weapon. If you'd cut the way it's held in the picture, most of the upper part of the blade (which is where most of the force is focused) would not even come into contact with whoever you're trying to hit since the curve is so drastic at that point.

@rollothewalker5535

4 жыл бұрын

Thracian/dacian/illyrian sicas were sharpened on the inside of the blade, like a sickle or schyte.

Great vid! Very useful for prepping for certamen!

Nice muscle bro. I love your videos and love Roman history!

Now I know how you know so much storycall stuff. You where there, in the middle ages, in Japan, in Rome, HOL SHIT. And I know it because of your One Piece shirt, the show is being made since B.C

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+PaiMeBuffaBuff #HsoGameplays ahahahahahahaahhha xD xDthis comment was great xD

Hey Metatron! I really dig your videos and this one actually told me more about gladiators than I ever knew before! Awesome job you're doing mate. Oh, by the way, can you tell me, what's the sword you hold in the beginning of the video? It looks really amazing!

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Nightingale33 Hey there, thank you very much for watching I am glad you like my content. That sword is Anduril, from Lord of the rings. ;)

@jeromedraad5810

7 жыл бұрын

Lol, at the beginning of the video I was like, what?, he's holding Anduril while talking about gladiators?

Great video. Can you do a video on the type of training for each different type of Gladiator?

Very interesting, much appreciated.

Who remembers the game 'Colosseum: Road to Freedom'?

Weren't Murmillos supposed to portray legionnaries, and they fought Trax as a reconstruction of Rome conquering Greece?

@cadunkus

4 жыл бұрын

Trax represented the Tracians, a different enemy of Rome.

@user-rd7gm3fe1e

4 жыл бұрын

@@cadunkus no, Greeks are part of their ethnic group Hellenes, same as Thracians (including Dacians even if they got influenced because Dacia was Scythian before) Macedonians Epirotes Phrygians Paeonians Lydians and every Anatolian peoples (except Hettites and Kaškians )and Thessalians. These people have a common ancestor, the Pelasgians which they builded civilizations based on the Pelasgian one.

Scissor is one of those meme setups u decide to run that actually end up working really well

@Bunny-zn7ke

3 жыл бұрын

Lol mordhau

Very good video, perfect made!

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

KalojanGostun Thank you so much :D

Just gonna mention the one piece shirt Liked

luv you hair bro

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Bryan Clark ahah cheers pal ^^

Thank you very much for showing us pictures for most of the video. Sometimes you show yourself for the majority of the video and it becomes hard to visualise as you are speaking. This is good though 👏👏❤️

Love your channel. Impressed with your English. I learned to speak Spanish at age forty. Never to late to learn.

I honestly wish you could lead a class at me school.

Weren't gladiators basically like movie starts/entertainment artists are to us? I mean, lots of people volunteered to be gladiators, and really good ones gained huge amounts of popularity and fans.

@alastor1052

5 жыл бұрын

Alright, kinda late I know. Gladiators were generally slaves, it occured very rarely that anyone would choose become a gladiator since it would kill you at some point

@scottedwards3403

5 жыл бұрын

Alastor also late, but further elaborating on what you said. Depending on the standing emperor, it was a ‘movie star’ role and had a good number of volunteers. Then with other emperors it was a death trap with no hope of living through 2 fights.

Hey I just found your KZread channel this is pretty cool.

Great video. Thank you

Please please do all from Japanese, Greeks, European, Middle eastern classes.

@YTPoljo

7 жыл бұрын

Takashi Joho japanese classes?....

@takashijoho612

7 жыл бұрын

PoljoYT Exactly~

Very good video. The Retiarius must be the class that died most.... The trident is a very bad weapon to kill people due this 3 pointy spikes. One single point is the best for penetration purposes (no pun intended). Also he has almost no protection comparing to the others.

@metatronyt

9 жыл бұрын

RyuFireheart Your point and logic are very sound, but still for some reasons the Retiarius was the one that would fight against two (secutor) so it must have been a pretty strong one, probably because of the net.

@xxfurio90

9 жыл бұрын

RyuFireheart Actually Retiarius were the most feared classes and the one considered the strongest, the protection were used to reduce differences in power between the classes. The trident does his job if we look at the skeletons of gladiators.

@RyuFireheart

9 жыл бұрын

Metatron Maybe the Retiarius was a skilled fighter so he got the worst equipment to fight against 2 less experienced fighters as a way to balance things. It also seems like the Retiarius was meant to represent the civilian (fisherman) fighting agaist an invading army (well... 2 man with decent equipment). Maybe people liked this role playing stuff alot

@JimGiant

9 жыл бұрын

RyuFireheart It's true that a trident wouldn't penetrate as far but it would still be deadly. I'd be more concerned with the extra weight having 3 points would add. It also looks like it would get stuck quite easily but given it has so much range and Retiarius has 2 more weapons this could be used to his advantage.

@edi9892

9 жыл бұрын

RyuFireheart The trident looks pretty effective to me and I wouldn't be surprised if it would go through padded leather or even mail, but I would definitly prefer a shield over a net. I have some problems imagining that it could be employed effectivly especially when it hits the outstreched arm, but due to the success of the class I guess it had to be (with alot of practice).

very well done. thank you

Really informative! About the Scissor class, perhaps the unique shape of left arm weapon was also purposed at yanking the Tritend away from the hands of the opponent?

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the second sword on the wall looks so weird. i think you assembled it in the wrong way.

@loganplourde886

8 жыл бұрын

That is Orcrist, from the hobbit, that's how it's supposed to look

@xinglinjiang4952

8 жыл бұрын

+Logan Plourde Thanks, i find the orcrist figures from google, and now i am sure the handle in this video is assembled in the wrong way.

@annasstorybox7906

4 жыл бұрын

@@xinglinjiang4952 yep.. the point of the pommel is supposed to face in the direction of the edge of the blade...

keep on good work mate

love your knowledge,, will done,

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Very nice videos! thank you :)

Hi Metatron good video as always ! Glad you talk about one of my favorite topic. It's a shame that gladiators are so often poorly depicted in movie etc...

Great video 👍🏻

Good job again thank you

Awesome, subscribed!

Awesome video :D

@metatronyt

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very impressive, signor. With respect, perhaps an augmented update is in order since I believe there are at least half a dozen other types of arena fighters (like the *laquearius* - basically identical to the retiarius but fighting with a lasso in one hand rather than a fish net). 🤓