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| − | Armour is a physical protective covering that is used to prevent enemy combatants the opportunity to hit a defender. It is one component in determining a character's [[Armour Class|armour class]], which is also improved by [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]], [[Spellcasting|spells]], [[Magic | + | Armour is a physical protective covering that is used to prevent enemy combatants the opportunity to hit a defender. It is one component in determining a character's [[Armour Class|armour class]], which is also improved by [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]], [[Spellcasting|spells]], [[Magic Item|magical items]] and the natural toughness of a creature's hide. Armour is made of metal, leather, cloth fibres, shell and rarer materials. |
Armour types are listed on the table below. Note that a shield, which is carried, can be combined with worn armour. | Armour types are listed on the table below. Note that a shield, which is carried, can be combined with worn armour. | ||
Revision as of 21:56, 27 August 2020
| Type (in order of effectiveness) |
Adjustment to armour class (AC) |
AC when worn alone |
AC when worn with shield |
|---|---|---|---|
| gauntlet | 0 | 10 | 9 |
| helmet | 0 | 10 | 9 |
| shield | -1 | 9 | — |
| padded armour | -1 | 9 | 8 |
| leather armour | -2 | 8 | 7 |
| studded leather armour | -3 | 7 | 6 |
| ring mail | -3 | 7 | 6 |
| scale mail | -4 | 6 | 5 |
| chain mail | -5 | 5 | 4 |
| banded mail | -6 | 4 | 3 |
| splint mail | -6 | 4 | 3 |
| plate mail | -7 | 3 | 2 |
| plate armour | -8 | 2 | 1 |
Armour is a physical protective covering that is used to prevent enemy combatants the opportunity to hit a defender. It is one component in determining a character's armour class, which is also improved by dexterity, spells, magical items and the natural toughness of a creature's hide. Armour is made of metal, leather, cloth fibres, shell and rarer materials.
Armour types are listed on the table below. Note that a shield, which is carried, can be combined with worn armour.
See Also,
Combat
Weapons List
