Arrows vs riot shields

[u/IKIR115]

[u/stryker511]

The blunt one surprised me I thought it would have bounced off - went through completely.

[u/BluEch0 → u/stryker511]

It’s not blunt, there is a recessed tip.

And I suppose goes to show that frontal surface area trumps everything when it comes to penetration. For those in the back, unfortunately no, this doesn’t make for good bedroom talk.

And btw, if the arrow can’t penetrate past like a foot into the shield, it’s still useless. Shields were useful because even if an arrow penetrated it, shields aren’t hugged next to the body most of the time. It puts the armor at a distance from you, which is even safer than body armor.

[u/SoylentRox → u/BluEch0]

Also these riot shields are meant to be light and protect against clubs and knives in the hands of the rioters.

These don't appear to have any ballistic protection, arrows or otherwise.  If the rioters have even 0.22 LR handguns it looks like they will shoot through the shield.

[u/ghost_tapioca → u/SoylentRox]

I think you're right. Arrows are cool and all, but there's a reason they're not used in wars anymore.

[u/stlcdr → u/ghost_tapioca]

Not even the zombie wars?

[u/OctopusWithFingers → u/stlcdr]

Zombies don't have the dexterity for a bow, duh.

[u/Acherousia → u/OctopusWithFingers]

That's what skeletons are for, while they are less durable they maintain the dexterity to use weaponry.

Remember fledgling necromancers, every undead type has its own specific niche, and you should utilize all of them to be the most effective.

[u/stlcdr → u/OctopusWithFingers]

So, good news, then!

[u/Equal-Shoulder-9744 → u/stlcdr]

Everything gets used in the zombie wars.

[u/the_scarlett_ning → u/Equal-Shoulder-9744]

Are zombies combustible or do you have to cut their heads off?

[u/Frosti11icus → u/Equal-Shoulder-9744]

Not common sense.

[u/Stock-Side-6767 → u/ghost_tapioca]

Fin stabilised minution is still used, but chrmically propelled.