"Heavy armour" refers to a type of protective clothing or equipment that is thick and strong, designed to provide excellent defense against attacks or dangers. Full definition
What if Goliath, slow, encased in heavy armour and perhaps even suffering from poor eyesight linked to his freakish size, needed David to come to him in order to engage him in combat? (premierchristianity.com)
«The nature of the fight means we will take more casualties,» Mr Ainsworth said, arguing that «sacrificing manoeuvrability for heavy armour in every circumstance is not the answer». (politics.co.uk)
With all that said, obviously, a character with heavy armour or a shield carried in their off - hand is going to be better at blocking incoming attacks, and in the same way somebody equipped with spear is going to have superior range with their attacks. (mkaugaming.com)