In Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord , is the quintessential "Viking" and Kievan Rus-inspired gear. It prioritizes heavy protection for frontline infantry, often featuring a blend of chainmail, lamellar plates, and fur accents.
While not worn, Sturgian round shields function as portable armor. They are large (30–36 inches diameter), constructed from linden or fir planks, covered in rawhide, with an iron boss. Their curvature and rim reinforcement make them effective against both thrown javelins and cavalry lances.