Armor

Source: Player’s Handbook (2024) p. 219. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)

Armor

ArmorArmor Class (AC)StrengthStealthWeightCost
Light Armor (1 Minute to Don or Doff)
Padded Armor11 + Dex modifierDisadvantage8 lb.5 GP
Leather Armor11 + Dex modifier10 lb.10 GP
Studded Leather Armor12 + Dex modifier13 lb.45 GP
Medium Armor (5 Minutes to Don and 1 Minute to Doff)
Hide Armor12 + Dex modifier (max 2)12 lb.10 GP
Chain Shirt13 + Dex modifier (max 2)20 lb.50 GP
Scale Mail14 + Dex modifier (max 2)Disadvantage45 lb.50 GP
Breastplate14 + Dex modifier (max 2)20 lb.400 GP
Half Plate Armor15 + Dex modifier (max 2)Disadvantage40 lb.750 GP
Heavy Armor (10 Minutes to Don and 5 Minutes to Doff)
Ring Mail14Disadvantage40 lb.30 GP
Chain Mail16Str 13Disadvantage55 lb.75 GP
Splint Armor17Str 15Disadvantage60 lb.200 GP
Plate Armor18Str 15Disadvantage65 lb.1,500 GP
Shield (Utilize Action to Don or Doff)
Shield+26 lb.10 GP
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