Armor
in EquipmentShields
DnD 5e SRD
Buckler
Armor Common
A buckler is a shield made from wood or metal and is carried in one hand. Wielding a shield increases your Armor Class by 1. You can benefit from only one shield at a time.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield | +1 |
Cost: 5 gp Weight: 4 lb
DnD 5e SRD
Shield
Shield Common
A shield is made from wood or metal and is carried in one hand. Wielding a shield increases your Armor Class by 2. You can benefit from only one shield at a time.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield | +2 |
Cost: 10 gp Weight: 6 lb
DnD 5e SRD
Kite Shield
Armor Special
Creature must be Medium or Large. Common
A Kite Shield is a large shield made from metal and is carried in one hand. Wielding a Kite shield increases your Armor Class by 3. You can benefit from only one shield at a time. Creature must be Medium or Large to use a Kite Shield.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield | +3 | 14+ |
Cost: 15 gp Weight: 4 lb
Light Armor
DnD 5e SRD
Padded Armor
Light Armor Common
Padded armor consists of quilted layers of cloth and batting.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | 11 + Dex modifier | YES |
Cost: 5 gp Weight: 8 lb
Dnd 5e SRD
Leather Armor
Light Armor Common
The breastplate and shoulder protectors of this armor are made of leather that has been stiffened by being boiled in oil. The rest of the armor is made of softer and more flexible materials.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | 11 + Dex Modifier |
Cost: 10 gp Weight: 10 lb
DnD 5e SRD
Studded Leather Armor
Light Armor Common
Made from tough but flexible leather, studded leather is reinforced with close-set rivets or spikes.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | 12 + Dex Modifier |
Cost: 45 gp Weight: 13 lb
Medium Armor
DnD 5e SRD
Hide Armor
Medium Armor Common
This crude armor consists of thick furs and pelts. It is commonly worn by barbarian tribes, evil humanoids, and other folk who lack access to the tools and materials needed to create better armor.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 12 + Dex Modifier (max 2) |
Cost: 10 gp Weight: 12 lb
DnD 5e SRD
Chain Shirt Armor
Medium Armor Common
Made of interlocking metal rings, a chain shirt is worn between layers of clothing or leather. This armor offers modest protection to the wearer's upper body and allows the sound of the rings rubbing against one another to be muffled by outer layers.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 13 + Dex modifier (max 2) |
Cost: 50 gp Weight: 20 lb
DnD 5e SRD
Scale Mail Armor
Medium Armor Common
This armor consists of a coat and leggings (and perhaps a separate skirt) of leather covered with overlapping pieces of metal, much like the scales of a fish. The suit includes gauntlets.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 14 + Dex Modifier (max 2) | YES |
Cost: 50 gp Weight: 45 lb
DnD 5e SRD
Breastplate Armor
Medium Armor Common
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 14 + Dex Modifier (max 2) |
Cost: 400 gp Weight: 20 lb
DnD 5e SRD
Half Plate Armor
Medium Armor Common
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 15 + Dex Modifier (max 2) | YES |
Cost: 750 gp Weight: 40 lb
Heavy Armor
Heavy armor doesn't let you add your Dex Mod to your Armor Class, but it also doesn't penalize you if your Dex Mod is negative.
DnD 5e SRD
Ring Mail Armor
Heavy Armor Common
This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 14 | YES |
Cost: 30 gp Weight: 40 lb
DnD 5e SRD
Chain Mail Armor
Heavy Armor Common
Made of interlocking metal rings, chain mail includes a layer of quilted fabric worn underneath the mail to prevent chafing and to cushion the impact of blows. The suit includes gauntlets.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 16 | 13+ | YES |
Cost: 75 gp Weight: 55 lb
DnD 5e SRD
Splint Armor
Adventuring Gear Common
This armor is made of narrow vertical strips of metal riveted to a backing of leather that is worn over cloth padding. Flexible chain mail protects the joints.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 17 | 15+ | YES |
Cost: 200 gp Weight: 60 lb
DnD 5e SRD
Plate Armor
Heavy Armor Common
Plate consists of shaped, interlocking metal plates to cover the entire body. A suit of plate includes gauntlets, heavy leather boots, a visored helmet, and thick layers of padding underneath the armor. Buckles and straps distribute the weight over the body.
| Type | AC | STR Req. | Stealth Dis. | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 18 | 15+ | YES |
Cost: 1,500 gp Weight: 65 lb
Getting into and out of Armor
- Don. This is the time it takes to put on a item, properly attaching it to your body. You can only benefit from its AC if you take the full time to don it.
- Doff. This is the time it takes to take off the item, this normally takes longer because armor is attacked to the body. If you have help removing armor, reduce the time by half.
| Category | Don | Doff |
|---|---|---|
| Light Armor | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Medium Armor | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Heavy Armor | 10 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Shield | 1 Action | 1 Bonus Action |