Plate Armor

Heavy armor

• Armor Class: 18
• Strength: Requires 15 STR.
• Stealth: The wearer has disadvantage on Stealth (DEX) checks.
• Cost: 1,500 gp
• Weight: 65.0 lbs.

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.

Sources

Player’s Handbook p. 145. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules (2014)