Editing Armour

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'''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]]

= Armour Proficiency =
Those who have trained to fight while wearing armour can use it effectively in combat. A creature may have Proficiency in {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, and/or {{HeavyArmour}}. Some [[Helmets]], [[Gloves]], and [[Boots]] also require Proficiency in a certain type of armour.

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, and some races, grant proficiency with specific types of armour. Some classes such as [[Sorcerer]] and [[Wizard]] grant no armour proficiency, and can only fight effectively while wearing [[Clothing]] if their race does not provide any proficiency.

Armour Proficiency is hierarchical. That means, to gain proficiency in {{HeavyArmour}}, you must first have proficiency in {{MediumArmour}}, and to gain proficiency in {{MediumArmour}}, you must first have proficiency in {{LightArmour}}.

= Types of Armour =

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

== {{SmallIcon|Light Armour Icon.png}} Light Armour ==
'''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]].

=== Light Armour Proficiency ===

The following classes start with {{LightArmour}} Proficiency at level 1:
* [[Barbarian]]
* [[Bard]]
* [[Cleric]]
* [[Druid]]
* [[Fighter]]
* [[Paladin]]
* [[Ranger]]
* [[Rogue]]
* [[Warlock]]

The following races start with {{LightArmour}} Proficiency:
* [[Human]]
* [[Half-elf]]
* [[Dwarf]] - Shield dwarf
* [[Githyanki]]

Taking the '''Lightly Armoured''' [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]] also grants Light Armour Proficiency.

=== List of Light Armour ===
{{ArmourTableHeader}}
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| fields = name, image, rarity, armour_class, stealth_disadvantage, weight_kg, weight_lb, price, special
| order by = rarity_order, name
| where = type = "Light Armour"
| default = {{ArmourTableEmpty}}
| format = template
| template = ArmourTableRow
| named args = yes
}}
{{ArmourTableFooter}}

== {{SmallIcon|Medium Armour Icon.png}} Medium Armour ==
'''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).

=== Medium Armour Proficiency ===

The following classes have access to{{MediumArmour}} Proficiency:
* [[Barbarian]]
* [[Bard]] (at level 3: [[College of Valour]] & [[College of Swords]])
* [[Cleric]]
* [[Druid]]
* [[Fighter]]
* [[Paladin]]
* [[Ranger]]

The following races start with {{MediumArmour}} Proficiency:
* [[Dwarf]] - Shield dwarf
* [[Githyanki]]

Taking the '''Moderately Armoured''' [[Feats|Feat]] also grants Medium Armour Proficiency, as well as {{Shields}} Proficiency.

=== List of Medium Armour ===
{{ArmourTableHeader}}
{{#cargo_query: tables = equipment
| fields = name, image, rarity, armour_class, stealth_disadvantage, weight_kg, weight_lb, price, special
| order by = rarity_order, name
| where = type = "Medium Armour"
| default = {{ArmourTableEmpty}}
| format = template
| template = ArmourTableRow
| named args = yes
}}
{{ArmourTableFooter}}

== {{SmallIcon|Heavy Armour 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 {{ArmourClass}} is equal to the Armour's AC and does not receive any bonus from your [[Dexterity Modifier]].

=== Heavy Armour Proficiency ===

The following classes start with {{HeavyArmour}} Proficiency at level 1:
* [[Cleric]] ([[Life Domain|Life]], [[Nature Domain|Nature]], [[Tempest Domain|Tempest]], and [[War Domain|War]] only)
* [[Fighter]]
* [[Paladin]]
* [[Ranger]] (Favoured Enemy: Ranger Knight only)

Taking the '''Heavily Armoured''' [[Feats|Feat]] also grants Heavy Armour Proficiency.

=== List of Heavy Armour ===
{{ArmourTableHeader}}
{{#cargo_query: tables = equipment
| fields = name, image, rarity, armour_class, stealth_disadvantage, weight_kg, weight_lb, price, special
| order by = rarity_order, name
| where = type = "Heavy Armour"
| default = {{ArmourTableEmpty}}
| format = template
| template = ArmourTableRow
| named args = yes
}}
{{ArmourTableFooter}}

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