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'''Armour''' is a type of [[Equipment]] that provides bonuses to the characters' [[Armour Class]] (AC) and decrease chances of being hit by enemies.  
'''Armour''' is a type of [[Equipment]] that provides bonuses to [[Armour Class]] (AC), decreasing your chances of being hit by enemies.  
 
''See also: [[Clothing]]''
[[Category:Equipment]]
[[Category:Equipment]]
== Armour Proficiency ==
== Armour Proficiency ==
People who trained to fight while wearing armours can use them effectively in combat.
Those who have trained to fight while wearing armour can use it effectively in combat.


Wearing armour without proficiency will impose [[Disadvantage]] on every [[Checks|Ability Check]], [[Saving Throws|Saving Throw]], [[Attack Rolls|Attack Roll]], you also can not cast [[Spells]].
Wearing armour without [[Proficiency]] in that armour type will impose {{Disadvantage}} on all of your [[Ability Check]]s, [[Saving Throw]]s, and [[Attack Roll]]s, and prevent you from casting [[Spells]].


Each class has proficiency with specific types of armour. Some classes such as [[Sorcerer]] and [[Wizard]] have no armour proficiency.
Each class has proficiency with specific types of armour. Some classes such as [[Sorcerer]] and [[Wizard]] have no armour proficiency, and can only fight effectively while wearing [[Clothing]].


== Types of Armour ==
== Types of Armour ==
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=== [[File:Light Armours Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Light Armour ===
=== [[File:Light Armours Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Light Armour ===
'''Light Armour''' provides protection without sacrificing mobility.
'''Light Armour''' provides some protection without sacrificing mobility: when wearing '''Light Armour''', your {{ArmourClass}} is equal to the Armour's base AC ''plus'' your [[Dexterity Modifier]].
 
When wearing '''Light Armour''', your [[Armour Class]] is equal to the Armour’s base AC ''plus'' your [[Dexterity Modifier]].
 
* Taking the “Lightly Armoured” [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]] can grant you Proficiency with Light Armours.


All classes with '''Light Armour Proficiency''' at level 1:
==== Light Armour Proficiency ====
* [[Barbarian]]
* The following classes start with {{LightArmour}} Proficiency at level 1:
* [[Bard]]
** [[Barbarian]]
* [[Cleric]]
** [[Bard]]
* [[Druid]] (Limited to non-metal armours)
** [[Cleric]]
* [[Fighter]]
** [[Druid]] (Limited to non-metal armours)
* [[Paladin]]
** [[Fighter]]
* [[Ranger]]
** [[Paladin]]
* [[Rogue]]
** [[Ranger]]
* [[Warlock]]
** [[Rogue]]
** [[Warlock]]
* Taking the '''Lightly Armoured''' [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]] also grants Light Armour Proficiency.


==== List of Light Armours ====
==== List of Light Armours ====
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=== [[File:Medium Armours Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Medium Armour ===
=== [[File:Medium Armours Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Medium Armour ===
'''Medium Armour''' provides more protection than '''Light Armours''', but they hinder mobility.
'''Medium Armour''' provides more protection than '''Light Armour''', but hinders mobility: when wearing '''Medium Armour''', your {{ArmourClass}} is equal to the Armour's base AC ''plus'' your [[Dexterity Modifier]] (bonus AC from Dexterity limited to +2 for Medium Armour).


When wearing '''Medium Armour''', your [[Armour Class]] is equal to the Armour’s base AC ''plus'' your [[Dexterity Modifier]] (Max of 2).
==== Medium Armour Proficiency ====
* The following classes start with {{MediumArmour}} Proficiency at level 1:
** [[Barbarian]]
** [[Cleric]]
** [[Druid]] (Limited to non-metal armours)
** [[Fighter]]
* Taking the '''Moderately Armoured''' [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]] also grants Medium Armour Proficiency, as well as {{Shields}} Proficiency.


* Taking the “Moderately Armoured” [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]] can grant you Proficiency with Medium Armours and [[Shield|Shields]].
==== List of Medium Armours ====
 
All classes with '''Medium Armour Proficiency''' at level 1:
* [[Barbarian]]
* [[Cleric]]
* [[Druid]] (Limited to non-metal armours)
* [[Fighter]]
* [[Paladin]]
 
==== List of Medium Armours ====  
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Base Armour (Leather, Chainmail, Splint etc.)
Base Armour (Leather, Chainmail, Splint etc.)
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** {{Icon|Adamantine Breastplate Icon.png}} [[Adamantine Scale Mail| <span style="color:deepskyblue"> Adamantine Scale Mail</span>]]
** {{Icon|Adamantine Breastplate Icon.png}} [[Adamantine Scale Mail| <span style="color:deepskyblue"> Adamantine Scale Mail</span>]]


* {{Icon|Breastplate Icon.png}} Breastplate Placeholder
* {{Icon|Breastplate Icon.png}} Breastplate (Not in EA)


* {{Icon|Half Plate Icon.png}} Half Plate Placeholder
* {{Icon|Half Plate Icon.png}} Half Plate (Not in EA)
** {{Icon|Githyanki Half Plate Icon.png}} [[Githyanki Half Plate]]
** {{Icon|Githyanki Half Plate Icon.png}} [[Githyanki Half Plate]]


=== [[File:Heavy Armours Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Heavy Armour ===
=== [[File:Heavy Armours Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Heavy Armour ===
'''Heavy Armour''' provides the most protection of the three types, but they also offer no mobility.
'''Heavy Armour''' provides the highest base protection of the three armour types, but is the most restrictive for mobility: when wearing '''Heavy Armour''', your {{ArmourClass}} is equal to the Armour's AC and does not receive any bonus from your [[Dexterity Bonus]].
 
When wearing '''Heavy Armour''', your [[Armour Class]] is equal to the Armour’s base AC.
 
* Taking the “Heavily Armoured” [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]] can grant you Proficiency with Heavy Armours.


All classes with '''Heavy Armour Proficiency''' at level 1:
==== Heavy Armour Proficiency ====
* [[Cleric]] ([[Life Domain]])
* The following classes start with {{HeavyArmour}} Proficiency at level 1:
* [[Fighter]]
** [[Cleric]] ([[Life Domain]] only)
* [[Paladin]]
** [[Fighter]]
** [[Paladin]]
* Taking the '''Heavily Armoured''' [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]] also grants Heavy Armour Proficiency.


==== List of Heavy Armours ====
==== List of Heavy Armours ====

Revision as of 03:21, 10 March 2023

Armour is a type of Equipment that provides bonuses to Armour Class (AC), decreasing your chances of being hit by enemies.

See also: Clothing

Armour Proficiency

Those who have trained to fight while wearing armour can use it effectively in combat.

Wearing armour without Proficiency in that armour type will impose Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on all of your Ability Checks, Saving Throws, and Attack Rolls, and prevent you from casting Spells.

Each class has proficiency with specific types of armour. Some classes such as Sorcerer and Wizard have no armour proficiency, and can only fight effectively while wearing Clothing.

Types of Armour

There are three types of armour: Light Armour, Medium Armour, and Heavy Armour.

File:Light Armours Icon.png Light Armour

Light Armour provides some protection without sacrificing mobility: when wearing Light Armour, your Armour Class Armour Class is equal to the Armour's base AC plus your Dexterity Modifier.

Light Armour Proficiency

List of Light Armours

File:Medium Armours Icon.png Medium Armour

Medium Armour provides more protection than Light Armour, but hinders mobility: when wearing Medium Armour, your Armour Class Armour Class is equal to the Armour's base AC plus your Dexterity Modifier (bonus AC from Dexterity limited to +2 for Medium Armour).

Medium Armour Proficiency

List of Medium Armours

  • Breastplate Icon.png Breastplate (Not in EA)

File:Heavy Armours Icon.png Heavy Armour

Heavy Armour provides the highest base protection of the three armour types, but is the most restrictive for mobility: when wearing Heavy Armour, your Armour Class Armour Class is equal to the Armour's AC and does not receive any bonus from your Dexterity Bonus.

Heavy Armour Proficiency

List of Heavy Armours

  • Plate Armour Icon.png Plate Armour (Not in EA)
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