Shields: Shields do not affect a character’s maximum Dex bonus, except for tower shields. This restriction doesn’t affect any other Dexterity-related abilities.Įven if a character’s Dex bonus to Armor Class drops to 0 because of armor, this situation does not count as losing his Dex bonus to Armor Class.Ī character’s encumbrance (the amount of gear carried, including armor) may also restrict the maximum Dex bonus that can be applied to his Armor Class. Heavier armors limit mobility, reducing the wearer’s ability to dodge blows. Dexterity bonuses in excess of this number are reduced to this number for the purposes of determining the wearer’s Armor Class. This number is the maximum Dexterity bonus to Armor Class that this type of armor allows.

Similarly, the shield bonus from a shield doesn’t stack with other effects that grant a shield bonus. The armor bonus from a suit of armor doesn’t stack with other effects or items that grant an armor bonus. Armor/Shield BonusĮach type of armor grants an armor bonus to Armor Class, while shields grant a shield bonus to Armor Class. See Table: Armor for Unusual Creatures for armor prices for other creatures. The cost in gold pieces of the armor for Small or Medium humanoid creatures. Here is the format for armor entries (given as column headings on Table: Armor and Shields). To wear heavier armor effectively, a character can select the Armor Proficiency feats, but most classes are automatically proficient with the armors that work best for them. Many characters can wear only the simplest of armors, and only some can use shields. Armor & Shieldsįor most, armor is the simplest way to protect oneself in a world of rampant threats and dangers. * Can be worn alone or added to existing suits of armor. Armor fitted for Small characters weighs half as much, and armor fitted for Large characters weighs twice as much.Ģ When running in heavy armor, you move only triple your speed, not quadruple.ģ A tower shield can instead grant you cover. 1 Weight figures are for armor sized to fit Medium characters.

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