Chain mail armour dnd

Chain mail armor in D&D! Here's a breakdown of the stats and properties of chain mail armor in various editions of the game:

5th Edition

• Chain mail armor is a type of armor that provides moderate protection against attacks.
• It has an armor class (AC) of 18, which is higher than leather armor but lower than plate armor.
• Chain mail armor weighs 30 pounds and has a movement penalty of -5 feet.
• It costs 100 gold pieces to purchase.
• Chain mail armor is available for purchase at most armorers and blacksmiths.

Pathfinder

• Chain mail armor is a type of armor that provides moderate protection against attacks.
• It has an armor class (AC) of 18, which is higher than leather armor but lower than plate armor.
• Chain mail armor weighs 30 pounds and has a movement penalty of -5 feet.
• It costs 100 gold pieces to purchase.
• Chain mail armor is available for purchase at most armorers and blacksmiths.

3.5 Edition

• Chain mail armor is a type of armor that provides moderate protection against attacks.
• It has an armor class (AC) of 18, which is higher than leather armor but lower than plate armor.
• Chain mail armor weighs 30 pounds and has a movement penalty of -5 feet.
• It costs 100 gold pieces to purchase.
• Chain mail armor is available for purchase at most armorers and blacksmiths.

Other Editions

• In earlier editions of D&D, chain mail armor was often depicted as a more exotic and expensive option, with a higher armor class and more significant movement penalties.
• In some editions, chain mail armor was also depicted as being more effective against certain types of attacks, such as slashing or piercing attacks.

Tips and Tricks

• Chain mail armor is a good option for characters who want to balance protection with mobility.
• Chain mail armor is particularly effective against attacks that rely on piercing or slashing damage, such as longswords or short swords.
• Chain mail armor is less effective against attacks that rely on bludgeoning damage, such as maces or warhammers.
• Characters who wear chain mail armor may want to consider taking feats or abilities that improve their armor class or reduce the movement penalty associated with wearing armor.