What are the different types of Gladiators?

Different gladiators specialized in different weapons and tactics. The following illustrates these various styles and equipment. Of these,Thracians, Mirmillones, Retiarii, and Secutores were four of the most common. read more

There were many different types of gladiators in ancient Rome. Some of the first gladiators had been prisoners-of-war, and so some of the earliest types of gladiators were experienced fighters; Gauls, Samnites, and Thraeces (Thracians) used their native weapons and armor. read more

The Elite Types of Gladiators *** Types of gladiators who heavily armed *** Types of gladiators who lightly armed *** Types of gladiators who specialised in unusual types of combat or entertainment. One type of gladiator might have freedom of movement but with little armor, or no armor to protect him. read more