Different Types of Gladiators

In Ancient Rome there were many well-armed fighters. One of the most powerful groups of fighters was gladiators. The gladiators consisted of various groups with different weapons and armor. The following list is a list of the different types of gladiators.

Thracian - a gladiator with head chest and body coverings he carried a small shield a scitmar (sword).

 

 

Dimachaeri- This gladiator fought with two swords.

 

Myrmillo- This gladiator had a distinctive fish crest on his head.

 

Essedari- These gladiator fought on chariots

 

Laquaerri- This gladiator fought with a lasso and small body armor.

 

Andabates- This was an unusual gladiator. He had full body armor and a full visor which prevented sight, his only weakness was his joints.

 

Velites- This gladiator had a spear with a thong attached so he could retrieve it after a throw.

 

Equites- This gladiator fought with a lance. He rode on a horse. He had leg coverings.

 

Retairius- This gladiator fought with a net and a trident (three pronged spear)

 

Hoplomachus- This gladiator had a sword and a large shield which made up for his lack of body armor.

 

Sectur- This gladiator fought with a rectangular shield and a short sword. He had a leather covering on his left arm and a metal covering on his right leg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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