Armour List
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The armour list provides a comprehensive array of protection for combatants in the setting. Choosing a type of armour to wear, conscious of its weight and the free movement it allows, is a crucial consideration for any character. Heavier forms improve the character's armour class, but slows the character's movement through encumbrance. The selection below includes pieces that are carried or worn, made of metal, leather, cloth and a varied balance of each. Varieties made of rare materials, such as wood, tortoise shell or rattan are discussed upon the pages linked upon the table shown.
| 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 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
