Armor Quick Reference

Complete armor table with AC, requirements, and costsSRD Content

Light Armor

1 Minute to Don or Doff

ArmorArmor Class (AC)StrengthStealthWeightCost
Padded Armor11 + Dex modifierDisadvantage8 lb.5 GP
Leather Armor11 + Dex modifier10 lb.10 GP
Studded Leather Armor12 + Dex modifier13 lb.45 GP

Medium Armor

5 Minutes to Don, 1 Minute to Doff

ArmorArmor Class (AC)StrengthStealthWeightCost
Hide Armor12 + Dex modifier (max 2)12 lb.10 GP
Chain Shirt13 + Dex modifier (max 2)20 lb.50 GP
Scale Mail14 + Dex modifier (max 2)Disadvantage45 lb.50 GP
Breastplate14 + Dex modifier (max 2)20 lb.400 GP
Half Plate Armor15 + Dex modifier (max 2)Disadvantage40 lb.750 GP

Heavy Armor

10 Minutes to Don, 5 Minutes to Doff

ArmorArmor Class (AC)StrengthStealthWeightCost
Ring Mail14Disadvantage40 lb.30 GP
Chain Mail16Str 13Disadvantage55 lb.75 GP
Splint Armor17Str 15Disadvantage60 lb.200 GP
Plate Armor18Str 15Disadvantage65 lb.1,500 GP

Shield

Utilize Action to Don or Doff

ItemArmor Class (AC)StrengthStealthWeightCost
Shield+26 lb.10 GP

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