Answer:
This is one of my favorite parts of the story. Knowing that the mom will kill because her child has died, she has no other motive except to kill Beowulf. He has the hammered links of woven chain mail that will protect his heart from the monster's claws. He also wears a helmet to protect him from her blows. It is important to note that he used the sword lent to him by Unferth.
Explanation:
chain-mail shirt and iron armor, helmets with cheek guards/carries a shield
