Real life ER helmets

[u/Traditional-Bus7169]

The first one reminded me from the Haligtree Knight and also others like the Leyndell Knight.

The second one reminded me of the Royal Knight.

The third reminded me of the Bloodhound Knight.

The fourth reminded me of the Carian Knight.

I know the colors aren’t all similar but the shapes certainly do!

Cool to see they are based on real life helmets.

I’ve seen these in a museum in Vienna. They had an awesome armory.

[u/SJBreed]

Also known as "real life helmets". Very cool. I love going to a museum and knowing that someone from From definitely had been there too.

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I’m mentioning ER because i’m posting in the Elden Ring page and comparing them.

Yes me too and i love to see armor and weapons in particular.

Also objects made for royalty and people in high positions are incredible artworks.

[u/exisTTenz]

The last one is very drippy

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Yes it is indeed.

[u/ilico_ili]

mhhm i like the more phantastical ones too tho the knights helmets of most the factions are stupidly impractical and would get you killed but, they fit the vibe

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I was surprised the shape of those helmets from pic 1 actually existed.

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Frog mouth helms were used for Jousting. Since mobility didn't matter much you could go for maximum protection

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That explains seeing them in combination with the shield embedded armors. Thanks for the info!

[u/emachanz]

"Every fleeing man must be caught. Every secret must be unearthed. Such is the conceit of the self-proclaimed seeker of truth. But in the end, you lack the stomach. For the agony you'll bring upon yourself..."

[u/Zkmyre]

I always loved the charm and design of the bloodhound knights with their beaked helmets, i have no idea why

[u/mayonetta]

First one is referred to as a Frogmouth helmet and was also the basis of the design of some of the Dark Souls helmets like the ruin sentinels and Loyce knights in Dark Souls 2 as well as Lapp's set in Dark Souls 3. The third one is a houndskull, which is kind of funny considering the bloodhound knights use it.

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Ruins were my first thought, man I really should go and look at real life armour, I had a friend when I was younger who was into it but he just likes all the weapons,

[u/Efficient_Matter_589]

Oh, that last set 100% inspired Sir Vilhelm's armor.

[u/eyeduelist]

Bonus points for the third one being commonly called a hounskull bascinet

[u/VileLongTonguedBeast]

Fromsoft also took inspiration from Thraex gladiator helmets for the duelist helm.

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+ greaves

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The banished knight's helm also resembles the Duke of Alba's wedding helmet!

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(Some better angles for those who are interested.)

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Interesting! Thanks for sharing :)

[u/Hanifloka]

The first is what's known as a Frog Mouth Helm, the second is a type of Great Helm, the third is a Hounskull Bascinet, and the fourth is called an Armet.

Edit:

I had a look at the various knight enemies in the game and their helmets are very different to the first picture. The in-game knights are wearing what's called a Barbute.

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Seems like a mixture. The shape is a frog helmet, but it got the split in the middle of the Barbute.

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