Bretts D&D Next
Updates to Armour Rules
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This table replaces that found on Pg 145 of the PHB
Armour | Cost | Armour Class (AC) | Strength | Stealth/Acrobatics | Weight |
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Light Armour | |||||
Padded | 5 gp | 11 + Dex Mod. | Disadvantage | 8lbs | |
Leather | 10 gp | 11 + Dex Mod. | 10lbs | ||
Studded Leather | 45 gp | 12 + Dex Mod. | 13lbs | ||
Medium Armour | |||||
Hide | 10 gp | 13 + Dex Mod. (Max 2) | 12lbs | ||
Chain Shirt | 100 gp | 14 + Dex Mod. (Max 2) | Str 12 | 20lbs | |
Scale Mail | 50 gp | 14 + Dex Mod. (Max 2) | Str 12 | Disadvantage | 45lbs |
Breastplate | 400 gp | 15 + Dex Mod. (Max 2) | Str 13 | 25lbs | |
Heavy Armour | |||||
Ring Mail | 100gp | 15 | Str 13 | Disadvantage | 30lbs |
Chain Mail | 200 gp | 16 | Str 13 | Disadvantage | 55lbs |
Splint | 300 gp | 17 | Str 15 | Disadvantage | 60lbs |
Half Plate | 750 gp | 16 + Dex Mod. (Max 2) | Str 13 | Disadvantage | 40lbs |
Full Plate | 1500 gp | 18 | Str 15 | Disadvantage | 55lbs |
Shield | |||||
Buckler | 5 gp | +1 | 3lbs | ||
Shield | 10 gp | +2 | 6lbs | ||
Tower Shield * | 30 gp | +3 | Str 13 | Disadvantage | 15lbs |
- Disadvantage applies to Acrobatics, Athletics rolls to jump and stealth.
- Tower shields reduce movement by 5ft and prohibit any other use of the shield arm other than using the shield. Tower shields cannot be used while mounted.
- Buckler will allow the use of the hand to hold torches etc. Spell casting (if proficient with shields) is possible if the caster forgoes the AC bonus of the buckler for that round.