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[–] 13 points 2 years ago (1 child)

It won't stop a direct shot, but it would help against ricochet and shrapnel.

Back during the Napoleonic wars, silk underlayers were highly sought after. They could limit the damage a musket ball could do.

A spider silk based cape could definitely help projectile damage, while still being able to billow. The challenge would be making it fire and heat proof as well.

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