Armor

Armor is formed through a variety of different forms and methods, because of their varied nature, most, if not all suits of armor given in this book are assuming they are made for creatures of Medium size. Additionally, most armor will have a core list of properties that improve the effectiveness of the armor given in the armor description. Armor has the following game statistics:

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• Name: The name of the suit of armor.
• Cost: The base market cost of the suit of armor.
• AC: The Competence bonus to Armor Class (AC) that the armor provides. This stacks with the Competence bonus that a protective item provides.
• Max Dodge: The maximum Dodge bonus that can be applied to AC while this armor is worn.
• Vigor: Vigor is a measure of the protective qualities of the armor, providing an increase to Maximum Hit Points so long as the armor is worn equal to double the Vigor score of the armor. When armor is equipped after completing a Long Rest, this additionally increases current Hit Points to match the bearers new maximum. Finally, you can as a Bonus Action on your turn spend 2 points of Stamina to grant yourself DR/Physical equal to half of the Vigor score of the given armor, this DR remains for 1 minute or until expended.
• Agility: Agility is a measure of the armor’s maneuverability and reactivity. At base Agility provides a bonus or penalty to all Initiative checks equal to the Agility score of the armor and a bonus, if positive to Stamina, equal to half of the Agility score of the armor. This stacks with a protective item’s Agility bonuses/penalties to these statistics.
• Bulk: The total Strength score that a creature wearing this armor must meet or exceed to not suffer penalties from the Bulk armor property.
• WT: The weight of the armor, broken down by the different materials used in the armor itself. M refers to metal, W refers to wood, C refers to cloth or fiber, B refers to bone, H refers to hide, and S refers to Stone.
• Craft: The craft DC or Score that a creature must meet or exceed to craft the given armor.
• Time: This is split into two different values; the first value before the I indicates the minimum amount of time required to craft the armor, given in 1-hour increments. While the second value after the I indicates the total number of 1-hour increments that must be spent to craft the armor. This value can be modified, reducing the actual time required to craft the given armor, though it cannot be reduced lower than the minimum.
• Complexity: The complexity of the armor. This is also used to determine the cost of lost materials and miscellaneous purchases required to craft the given armor. This is paid regardless of if you are the crafter or not.
• Training: The training level required to craft the given armor. This is also used to determine the market cost of the crafter’s time when selling this armor.
• Tool: The initial tool required to craft this suit of armor. This will change based upon the main type of material used to craft the armor. For example, a suit of hide armor would normally be Leatherworker’s Tools, but if made using Wood, it’d require Woodcarver’s Tools instead

Table 2-23n24: Armored Clothing and Light Armor

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Armored Clothing and Light Armor Descriptions

Armored Outfit

An armed outfit is a normal outfit of clothing that has been reinforced with armored pieces to provide added protection to its wearer while keeping them light enough to maneuver with ease.

• Durability: ac 10; hp 24/18/12; hardness 3; threshold 6; burst 19
• Components: 3 quilted cloth, 1000 metal maille links
• Armor Benefits: Quilted armor is light and flexible, but is not as durable as other armor types, and is often used as secondary armor for more complex pieces. It can be donned and doffed in a quarter of the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 2 against Bludgeoning damage.

Battle Dress

A battle dress is an outfit of clothing that has been reinforced with armored pieces to provide added protection to its wearer while keeping them light enough to maneuver with ease. Unlike the basic armored outfit, a battle dress is further reinforced and adjusted to provide greater protection and maneuverability to its wearer.

• Durability: ac 10; hp 24/18/12; hardness 3; threshold 6; burst 19
• Components: 4 quilted cloth, 1500 metal maille links
• Armor Benefits: Quilted armor is light and flexible, but is not as durable as other armor types, and is often used as secondary armor for more complex pieces. It can be donned and doffed in a quarter of the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 2 against Bludgeoning damage. Armored Clothing at Rating II provides a +1 bonus on Initiative checks, Stamina, and a +5 bonus on your base walking speed. Quilted armor at Rating II additionally increases the armor’s Maximum Dodge by 1 and its Agility rating by 2 points.

Arming Doublet

An arming doublet is a padded jacket sturdier than a standard coat designed to protect its wearers vital organs, although it is not particularly protective, it is better than nothing.

• Durability: ac 10; hp 24/18/12; hardness 3; threshold 6; burst 19
• Components: 4 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Quilted armor is light and flexible, but is not as durable as other armor types, and is often used as secondary armor for more complex pieces. It can be donned and doffed in a quarter of the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 2 against Bludgeoning damage.

Leather Jack

A leather jack is a protective garb of hides and pelts fashioned to provide protective wear around the body and its vital organs, although, like with the arming doublet it is not the most protective, and yet it is better than nothing.

• Durability: ac 13; hp 27/20/13; hardness 3; threshold 6; burst 22
• Components: 6 Quilted hide
• Armor Benefits: Quilted armor is light and flexible, but is not as durable as other armor types, and is often used as secondary armor for more complex pieces. It can be donned and doffed in a quarter of the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 2 against Bludgeoning damage.

Lamellar Cuirass

A lamellar cuirass is an improved suit of leather armor enhanced with metal rectangular plates throughout the core of the armor it grants greater protection and is formed in a way to provide greater mobility for those who wear it.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 6 Quilted hide, 16 metal Lamellar Plates
• Armor Benefits: Lamellar armor is flexible and handled with ease. It can be donned in half the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning and Slashing attacks. The wearer increases their DR by 2 against Bludgeoning and Slashing damage.

Maille Shirt

A maille shirt is a light mesh of metal rings closely knit and woven together to provide a protective layer of steel, granting its wearer greater protection while still maintaining a level of agility.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 12,500 metal Maille Links
• Armor Benefits: Maille armor is flexible and protective against slashing attacks but is not as effective at defending against piercing blows. It can be donned and doffed in a quarter of the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Slashing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 3 against Slashing damage.. Light Armor at Rating 2 provides a +1 bonus on Initiative checks, Stamina, and on Dexterity saving throws made against a danger that you can see. Maille armor at Rating II additionally increases the armor’s Maximum Dodge and Agility ratings by 1 point each.

Scaled Cuirass

A scaled cuirass is a light mesh of metal scales woven together to replicate the tough hide of scaled beasts to provide a protective layer of steel to its bearer akin to that of a dragons hide, albeit to a lesser degree, while this particular suit is designed to afford maximum mobility and movement.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 5,250 metal Scaled Pieces, 7 Quilted hide
• Armor Benefits: Scale armor offers a solid protection and is easier to work than maille but is not as flexible. It can be donned and doffed in half the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning and Piercing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 2 against Bludgeoning and Piercing damage. Light Armor at Rating 2 provides a +1 bonus on Initiative checks, Stamina, and on Dexterity saving throws made against a danger that you can see. Scaled armor at Rating II additionally increases the wearers AC against Critical Hit confirmation rolls by +2 points. Lastly, it increases the Vigor rating of the armor by 2.

Table 2-25: Medium Armor

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Medium Armor Descriptions

Hide

A suit of hide armor is a sturdier yet haphazard garb of leathers and hide sewn together to form a sort of defensive garment designed to protect its wearers vital organs.

• Durability: ac 13; hp 27/19/13; hardness 3; threshold 6; burst 22
• Components: 12 Quilted hide
• Armor Benefits: Quilted armor is light and flexible, but is not as durable as other armor types, and is often used as secondary armor for more complex pieces. It can be donned and doffed in a quarter of the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 2 against Bludgeoning damage.

Padded Jack

A padded jack is a thick coat of cloth that can be swiftly donned and doffed, adding extra protection to its bearer. Though not as protective as other armor types, it is cheap to produce, thus makes an excellent piece of armor to outfit an armor or large squadron.

• Durability: ac 10; hp 24/18/12; hardness 3; threshold 6; burst 19
• Components: 14 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Quilted armor is light and flexible, but is not as durable as other armor types, and is often used as secondary armor for more complex pieces. It can be donned and doffed in a quarter of the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 2 against Bludgeoning damage.

Coat of Chains

A coat of chains is a loose shirt of maille links woven together to provide protection to its bearer while still allowing for some flexibility in their movements.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
Components: 11,000 metal Maille Links, 4 Quilted cloth Armor Benefits: Maille armor is flexible and protective against slashing attacks but is not as effective at defending against piercing blows. It can be donned and doffed in a quarter of the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Slashing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 3 against Slashing damage..

Maille Hauberk

A maille hauberk is a medium mesh of metal rings closely knit and woven together to provide a protective layer of steel, granting its wearer potent protection, while still allowing for some flexibility.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 14,000 metal Maille Links, 5 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Maille armor is flexible and protective against slashing attacks but is not as effective at defending against piercing blows. It can be donned and doffed in a quarter of the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Slashing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 3 against Slashing damage..

Scale Maille

A suit of scale maille armor is made up of a medium mesh of metal scales woven together to replicate the tough hide of scaled beasts to provide a protective layer of steel to its bearer akin to that of a dragons hide, albeit to a lesser degree, while this particular suit is designed to afford moderate mobility and added protection.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 9,000 metal Scaled Piece, 10 Quilted hide
• Armor Benefits: Scale armor offers a solid protection and is easier to work than maille but is not as flexible. It can be donned and doffed in half the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning and Piercing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 2 against Bludgeoning and Piercing damage.

Heavy Lamellar

This thick suit of lamellar armor is designed to provide greater protection than its lighter counterpart, albeit at the cost of some maneuverability.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 50 metal Lamellar Plates, 14 Quilted hide
• Armor Benefits: Lamellar armor is flexible and handled with ease. It can be donned in half the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning and Slashing attacks. The wearer increases their DR by 2 against Bludgeoning and Slashing damage.

Brigandine

A suit of brigandine armor a padded jack interwoven with long splints of metal interlocking into a cuirass for added protection, before adding a gambeson overtop, often with a lord’s heraldry woven in.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 140 metal Splints, 12 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Splint armor is restrictive but protective and is often used for armor pieces that require little flexibility. Splint armor reduces the Agility rating of the armor by 1 increases its DR by 2 against all forms of Physical damage.

Lorica Segmentata

A lorica segmentata is a sturdy and protective piece of armor that is formed of bands of metal that cross horizontally forming layered plates around the bearers body.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 18 metal Laminar Bands, 8 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Laminar armor is rigid and defensible as a whole, while allowing agile motion and flexibility at the cost of greater weak points in the armor. It can be donned in half the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Slashing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 3 against Slashing damage. Medium Armor at Rating 2 provides a +1 bonus to Dexterity saving throws made against a danger you can see, and to Constitution saving throws made when in response to being injured, such as a stunned-on hit, or injury poison. Laminar armor at Rating II additionally increases the wearers AC against Reactionary attacks by +2 points. Lastly, it increases the Vigor rating of the armor by 1.

Breastplate

A breastplate is a suit of plated metal armor designed to protect its bearers vital organs while granting greater flexibility than a traditional suit of plated armor would provide.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 2 metal Plate, 4,500 metal Maille Links, 3 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Plate armor is rigid and highly defensible, while allowing some, albeit limited forms of motion and flexibility. Plated armor increases its DR by 3 against all forms of Physical damage.

Half-Plate

A suit of half-plate armor is a partially complete set of plated maille, formed from large plates of metal that overlap maille links and cushioned by a cloth gambeson this form of armor is some of the most protective available on the market.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 5 metal Plate, 6,000 metal Maille Links, 6 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Plate armor is rigid and highly defensible, while allowing some, albeit limited forms of motion and flexibility. Plated armor increases its DR by 3 against all forms of Physical damage. Medium Armor at Rating 2 provides a +1 bonus to Dexterity saving throws made against a danger you can see, and to Constitution saving throws made when in response to being injured, such as a stunned-on hit, or injury poison. Plate armor at Rating II increases its AC by 1 and its Vigor score by 2 points. Additionally, it provides a 10% chance of causing any incoming Critical Hit to instead be treated as a standard hit.

Table 2-26: Heavy Armor

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Heavy Armor Descriptions

Ring Maille

A suit of ring maille is a heavy mesh of metal rings closely knit and woven together to provide a protective layer of steel, granting its wearer potent protection, while still allowing for some flexibility.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 12,000 metal Maille Links, 5 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Maille armor is flexible and protective against slashing attacks but is not as effective at defending against piercing blows. It can be donned and doffed in a quarter of the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Slashing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 3 against Slashing damage.

Chain Maille

A suit of chain maille is a heavy mesh of metal rings closely knit and woven together to provide a protective layer of steel, granting its wearer potent protection, while still allowing for some flexibility.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 20,000 metal Maille Links, 11 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Maille armor is flexible and protective against slashing attacks but is not as effective at defending against piercing blows. It can be donned and doffed in a quarter of the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Slashing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 3 against Slashing damage.

Scaled Dress

A scaled dress is made up of a heavy mesh of metal scales woven together to replicate the tough hide of scaled beasts to provide a protective layer of steel to its bearer akin to that of a dragons hide, albeit to a lesser degree, while this particular suit is designed to afford limited mobility with greater protection.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 8,500 metal Scaled Piece, 7 Quilted hide
• Armor Benefits: Scale armor offers a solid protection and is easier to work than maille but is not as flexible. It can be donned and doffed in half the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning and Piercing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 2 against Bludgeoning and Piercing damage.

Banded Maille

A suit of banded maille is a heavy suit of plated armor formed through bands of riveted metal draped horizontally across the bearers body in layers for greater protection.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 16 metal Laminar Bands, 10 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Laminar armor is rigid and defensible as a whole, while allowing agile motion and flexibility at the cost of greater weak points in the armor. It can be donned in half the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Slashing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 3 against Slashing damage.

Splint Maille

A suit of splint maille is formed from a padded jack interwoven with long splints of metal interlocking into a cuirass for added protection, before adding a gambeson overtop, often with a lord’s heraldry woven in.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 190 metal Splints, 14 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Splint armor is restrictive but protective and is often used for armor pieces that require little flexibility. Splint armor reduces the Agility rating of the armor by 1 increases its DR by 2 against all forms of Physical damage.

Mirror Plate

The laminar bands of this plated armor are highly polished and reflective, giving this suit an almost divine appearance, while maintaining its protective qualities.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 22 metal Laminar Bands, 15 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Laminar armor is rigid and defensible as a whole, while allowing agile motion and flexibility at the cost of greater weak points in the armor. It can be donned in half the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Slashing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 3 against Slashing damage. Heavy Armor at Rating 2 provides a +1 bonus to Strength saving throws made against a danger you can see, and to Constitution saving throws made when in response to being injured, such as a stunned-on hit, or injury poison. Laminar armor at Rating II additionally increases the wearers AC against Reactionary attacks by +2 points. Lastly, it increases the Vigor rating of the armor by 1.

Palace Armor

A suit of palace armor is highly decorated and designed with protection and intimidation in mind, providing an imposing silhouette for those that bear this noble armor, the suits ferocity however does not dispel its quality and protective nature.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 250 metal Splints, 18 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Splint armor is restrictive but protective and is often used for armor pieces that require little flexibility. Splint armor reduces the Agility rating of the armor by 1 increases its DR by 2 against all forms of Physical damage. Heavy Armor at Rating 2 provides a +1 bonus to Strength saving throws made against a danger you can see, and to Constitution saving throws made when in response to being injured, such as a stunned-on hit, or injury poison. Splint armor at Rating II increases its Vigor score by 2 points. Additionally, it provides a 10% chance of causing any incoming Critical Hit to instead be treated as a standard hit.

Draken Guard

This suit of scaled plate is designed to mimic the thick scaled hide of dragons, providing supreme protection to its bearers as they are coated in a suit of metal scales shaped to that of dragons.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 17,000 metal Scaled Piece, 18 Quilted hide
• Armor Benefits: Scale armor offers a solid protection and is easier to work than maille but is not as flexible. It can be donned and doffed in half the usual time; in addition, it is especially protective against Bludgeoning and Piercing attacks. The wearer increases the DR of the armor by 2 against Bludgeoning and Piercing damage. Heavy Armor at Rating 2 provides a +1 bonus to Strength saving throws made against a danger you can see, and to Constitution saving throws made when in response to being injured, such as a stunned-on hit, or injury poison. Scaled armor at Rating II additionally increases the wearers AC against Critical Hit confirmation rolls by +2 points. Lastly, it increases the Vigor rating of the armor by 2.

Fullplate

A suit of fullplate armor is a partially complete set of plated maille, formed from large plates of metal that overlap maille links and cushioned by a cloth gambeson this form of armor is some of the most protective available on the market.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 11 metal Plate, 12,000 metal Maille Links, 12 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Plate armor is rigid and highly defensible, while allowing some, albeit limited forms of motion and flexibility. Plated armor increases its DR by 3 against all forms of Physical damage.

Fortress Plate

A suit of fortress plate is similar to a suit of plate armor, designed with multiple overlapping layers of steel and fiber. The fortress plate places its bearer in a proverbial fortress of steel, protecting them from even the most devastating of attacks.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 10 metal Plate, 11,500 metal Maille Links, 11 Quilted cloth
• Armor Benefits: Plate armor is rigid and highly defensible, while allowing some, albeit limited forms of motion and flexibility. Plated armor increases its DR by 3 against all forms of Physical damage. Heavy Armor at Rating 2 provides a +1 bonus to Strength saving throws made against a danger you can see, and to Constitution saving throws made when in response to being injured, such as a stunned-on hit, or injury poison. Plate armor at Rating II increases its AC by 1 and its Vigor score by 2 points. Additionally, it provides a 10% chance of causing any incoming Critical Hit to instead be treated as a standard hit.

Mountain Plate

A suit of mountain plate is masterfully carved from stone and affixed to hide and metal interwoven between a coat of chain to make this extremely durable and protective, yet restrictive armor.

• Durability: ac 14; hp 28/21/14; hardness 5; threshold 10; burst 25
• Components: 13 metal Plate, 13,000 metal Maille Links, 14 Quilted hide
• Armor Benefits: Plate armor is rigid and highly defensible, while allowing some, albeit limited forms of motion and flexibility. Plated armor increases its DR by 3 against all forms of Physical damage. Heavy Armor at Rating 2 provides a +1 bonus to Strength saving throws made against a danger you can see, and to Constitution saving throws made when in response to being injured, such as a stunned-on hit, or injury poison. Plate armor at Rating II increases its AC by 1 and its Vigor score by 2 points. Additionally, it provides a 10% chance of causing any incoming Critical Hit to instead be treated as a standard hit.