Actually come to think of it. That might actually be more useful for say a full on fighter. Some combatants in China, would take their long braids and have a blade woven into the braid. Depending on the length of the being's tail. They could easily have a blade or even a weighted ball at the end of it to use as another weapon if need be

I'm not sure how practical that would be, both because it would cause a balance issue and because striking it with it could leave someone exposed to attacks. I guess it would depend by the type and size pf tails, though, an iguana would probably have no issues pulling this off. ^^

I suppose with lizard folk, it would be easier to weaponize their tails. I was thinking along the lines of a martial artist. A monkey with a prehensile tail would be a force to reckon with.

I think I was being a tad speciest? I guess is the word. Taking the animals worldly habitat and making that it's nationality. Snowleopards, gray wolves, oxes, and cranes. Within the continent of Asia and Japan. Would all have some form of martial art. Wouldn't they? They'd easily be able to train to use such a thing

That and when I said blade, or weighted ball. I was meaning something along the size of a Kunai or an eight ounce steel ball. The strike is meant to be quick and unable to be detected or blocked. I mean if a human can weave a Kunai into their braided hair and use that as a weapon, you can't tail me a being who's got feeling in their limb can't turn that into a weapon

But could having tail armor affect the orientation and balance of the animal using it?
You could test this if you don't mind messing with an animal and doing something that would blatantly annoy them. Tie a rigid piece of plastic around their tail and see if it affects how they walk, if at all.

Armor is already something that you need to adjust to wearing; it changes your center of gravity, your range of motion, your inertia. The tail armor wouldn't be any different in that regard.

If it's too havy, probably yes. That's why I believe the gambeson alone should be more than enough.
In any case, the armor would still need time to get used to, that applies to humans as well.

Too much or to heavy of armor would make the tail immobile and turn it into a tripping hazard. If the tail is made too heavy to lift it becomes open to being crushed or pinned to the ground. The other thing to keep in mind, you dont have to defend the tail against the force of an attack, but instead the force required to move the tail out of the way. As this force becomes lesser the farther down the tail you are the armor should offer more protection near the base and less at the tip. A small amount of mail at the base and segments of padded cloth going down the tail would work best for that. A tail isnt going to be a priority target so its protection should focus more on keeping it mobile and out of the way.

I doubt the armor would be that heavy, even though it would certainly be necessary some time to get used to it. Since the tail is a secondary target the gambeson alone would suffice in my opinion, but the plates can be very thin, like 1mm, and still be more than useful.

Jeep in mind physics. The farther down the tail the weight is the heavier it will feel. Even a light weight at the end of a long tail will start to feel heavy after a while.

i want this in skyrim

Haha it would be interesting for sure! XD

well better than it already is, using this style of it would be better than a remodelled gauntlet on the tail XD

An interesting concept, I think the most practical way for a mercenary or soldier to deal with thay would probably be docking the tail and ears. Not very esthetically pleasing but probably the safest way haha

That sounds pretty extreme, I feel most people would want to keep their body intact! XD

Very cool. I really like these anthro Armour and weapon examinations you do. I think it would make for a great short book, sort of like one of those “Osprey” books that detail weapons and Armour for military history enthusiasts.

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Aw, thank you a bunch! :D Glad you think so!

Gotta keep your tail in one piece!

Indeed, tails are too cute to lose them! :P

Mind if I share this on twitter? I have always wanted to do a series like this, but I just have never gotten around to trying it properly. I was going to make one of these on snouts, and know my followers would really love to see this.

Sure, go ahead! ^^ No problems at all, quite the opposite in fact!

Tail armor is awesome, and you are too!

Aw, thank you a bunch! ^^

This is really nice. I've been wanting to do this for a very long time with my characters, but I just can't find inspirations to do a whole drawing of it.

That would be great to see, especially in a more futuristic settig with high tech available! ^^ Eh, inspiration is hard to come by sometimes...

Great idea, very sensible and practical! IT'S SO CUTE TOO!!!!!!!!

Haha thank you so much! ^^

nice explication :) you have well etudy this armor system :=)

Glad you think that, thank you! ^^

Your art is amazing. I wish I could draw nearly as good.
But a true warrior only goes forward and never runs away from the war! Why protect the tail, if the enemy will never have the chance of reaching it anyway?

Aw, thank you so much! ^^

An attack from behind is always possible, better safe than sorry!

When you don't expect a attack from behind at war you aren't a good warrior and therefore you don't deserve to keep your tail.

Not all warriors are good! What if they are a bunch of drafted peasants with basic training? :P

Ok. That round goes to you. Reminds me that war totally sucks.

I thought a lot about this as well! I'm not sure the strength of tails in this fantasy setting, because I've always imagined only being able to use lighter armor and maintain mobility. Because since the whole tail is flexible, without joints and needed for maneuverability i think it would need to be light and mobile, Maybe some sort of stubbed leather connected by a chain so they can still move flex around and not constrict. Know what I mean? Also, I really like when people design ways to put on clothes around tails! Because shoving your tail into a hold in your pants every time sounds really hard.

Perfectly makes sense
Though maybe add a segmented vesion attaching to the upper tasset or back plate