Armour: Difference between revisions

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

 

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}} 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, and can only fight effectively while wearing [[Clothing]].

'''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]].

* The following classes start with {{LightArmour}} Proficiency at level 1:

** [[Barbarian]]

** [[Bard]]

** [[Cleric]]

** [[Druid]] (Limited to non-metal armours)

** [[Fighter]]

** [[Paladin]]

** [[Ranger]]

** [[Rogue]]

** [[Warlock]]

'''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 ====

** [[Druid]] (Limited to non-metal armours)

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

==== List of Medium Armours ====

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

* {{Icon|Half Plate Icon.png}} Half Plate (Not in EA)

'''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]].

* The following classes start with {{HeavyArmour}} Proficiency at level 1:

** [[Cleric]] ([[Life Domain]] only)

** [[Fighter]]

** [[Paladin]]