 The Dwarves are described as "the most redoubtable warriors of all the Speaking Peoples" - a warlike race who would fight fiercely against whoever aggrieved them including Dwarves of "other mansions and lordships".Highly skilled in the making of weapons and armour, their main weapon is the battle axe, but they also use bows, swords, shields and mattocks.To protect themselves in battle, Dwarves wore chain mail and helmets, and bore shields.