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Classes without any [[Armor#Armor Proficiency|Armor Proficiency]] such as [[Sorcerer]] and [[Wizard]] wear Clothing instead of Armor so they can cast [[Spell]]s in and out of combat. Wearing Armor without the corresponding Proficiency also imposes a number of other penalties. | Classes without any [[Armor#Armor Proficiency|Armor Proficiency]] such as [[Sorcerer]] and [[Wizard]] wear Clothing instead of Armor so they can cast [[Spell]]s in and out of combat. Wearing Armor without the corresponding Proficiency also imposes a number of other penalties. | ||
One can gain additional armor proficiencies by taking appropriate Feats at lv4, such as Lightly Armored, Moderately Armored and Heavily Armored, as long as the character meets their prerequisites. For example, in order to be able to pick Heavily Armored, your character will need to already have medium armor proficiency from their class or race. | |||
=== Armor === | === Armor === | ||
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Armor offers the character an improved base [[Armor Class]] to decrease the chance of being hit. When wearing Armor, your Armor Class becomes that of the piece of Armor you're wearing. In other words, it overrides your base Armor Class, before bonuses from Dexterity, Shields, spell effects, etc. are applied. | Armor offers the character an improved base [[Armor Class]] to decrease the chance of being hit. When wearing Armor, your Armor Class becomes that of the piece of Armor you're wearing. In other words, it overrides your base Armor Class, before bonuses from Dexterity, Shields, spell effects, etc. are applied. | ||
There are three types of armor: Light, Medium, and Heavy. You need the corresponding [[Armor#Armor Proficiency|Armor Proficiency]] to be able to | There are three types of worn armor: Light, Medium, and Heavy. Shields are also treated as armor, although they do not split into any sub-types. You need the corresponding [[Armor#Armor Proficiency|Armor Proficiency]] to be able to use a specific type of Armor without penalties. | ||
=== Shields === | === Shields === | ||
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''Main article: [[Rings]]'' | ''Main article: [[Rings]]'' | ||
'''[[Rings]]''' are a type of accessory that may provide beneficial passives or allow characters to cast certain [[Spell|Spells]]. Most rings are merely non-magical jewelry whose sole purpose is to be sold for gold. | '''[[Rings]]''' are a type of accessory that may provide beneficial passives or allow characters to cast certain [[Spell|Spells]]. Most rings are merely non-magical jewelry whose sole purpose is to be sold for gold. Uniquely, a character can use two different rings at once. | ||