Hoplomachi – professional fighters

In the midst of intense battles in which slaves fought each other with little or no weapons, a new class of warriors soon began to emerge. These warriors are called Hoplomachi, and they have distinct and professional fighting skills. They will wear steel armor and be fiercely famous for their bloodthirsty fighting style. In fact, Hoplomachi is the gladiator we see most often in historical films and movies.

Hoplomachi are highly skilled warriors with weapons including a small sword called "happyius", which is an interesting addition to the list of interesting facts about gladiators in the Roman Empire. Their sole purpose is to entertain the crowd, and their battles will range from solo duels to staged mind games. The staged duels are a welcome change to the more conventional bloody battles. Although they also shed blood, coughers can prolong the battle by attacking their opponent more slowly, and the battle will end when the opponent's blood is spilled into the sand.