The heavily armored men of House Ironmaker often serve as the main center of an Ironborn force where a dedicated line is called for. Their thick scale armor over boiled leather allows them to withstand strong assaults and even cavalry charges. That said, their "heavy armor" is equivalent to the medium infantry of most landbound forces. But the Ironborn have always been a mobile force, and even this heavier version of their signature scale mail offers superior mobility. Used intelligently, the Ironmakers can even the odds against even the strongest enemies.