StackExchange Friday: Why do immortals not use any neck armour in Highlander (1986)?
Excerpts from: Why do immortals not use any neck armour in Highlander (1986)? First, the question: "An immortal in Highlander can die only if decapitated. That is their only vulnerable point in a sword fight. (I stick to the canon of the original Highlander, as in Highlander V we see immortals resurrecting after they die.) I think it is extremely unwise not to protect the neck with any kind of armour - especially when being able to prepare for a fight. The importance of protecting the neck has been recognised by mortals - they used gortets, aventails, bevors, etc. Why is the use of such protection uncommon among immortals? In case of any inconsistencies I consider only the original (1986) movie canon." Some comments: "Just guessing, but maybe they realize that if they make themselves basically unkillable then none of them will ever collect 'the prize'". "In Addition: Armor in real life does not work like in a video-game. Wearing only some kind o...