Can hunter wear mail
In the context of Dungeons & Dragons, the answer is a bit complicated.
In the 5th edition Player's Handbook, the Hunter class is described as a martial class that excels at ranged combat and tracking. The class is designed to be a skilled outdoorsman, using their abilities to track and hunt their prey.
The problem is that the Hunter class is not designed to wear armor, as they are meant to be agile and stealthy, relying on their speed and agility to evade attacks rather than heavy armor to protect themselves.
However, there is no explicit rule that says a Hunter cannot wear armor. In fact, the Hunter's Handbook (a fan-made supplement) does provide rules for Hunters wearing armor, including mail.
If you want to allow a Hunter to wear mail armor, you could use the following house rules:
- Mail armor would provide a bonus to the Hunter's Armor Class (AC), but would also impose a penalty to their speed and agility.
- The Hunter would need to make a Dexterity saving throw to avoid being slowed down by the weight and bulk of the mail armor.
- The Hunter's ability to move silently and hide would be impaired by the mail armor, making it harder for them to sneak up on their prey.
Ultimately, whether or not a Hunter can wear mail armor is up to your discretion as the game master. If you want to allow it, you can use the above house rules to balance the benefits and drawbacks of mail armor for the Hunter class.