Chain mail d&d 5e

Chain mail is a type of armor in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. Here are some key details about chain mail in D&D 5e:

Armor Class: Chain mail has an armor class of 18 + Dexterity modifier.

Weight: Chain mail weighs 30 pounds.

Cost: Chain mail costs 100 gold pieces.

Requirements: To wear chain mail, a character must have a Strength score of 13 or higher.

Description: Chain mail is a type of armor made up of interlocking iron rings that provide excellent protection against slashing and piercing attacks. It is a popular choice among warriors and paladins due to its high armor class and durability.

Properties: Chain mail has the following properties:

• Fortification: When a creature makes a melee attack against a character wearing chain mail, the attacker must make a DC 18 Strength check to hit. If the check fails, the attack misses.
• Improved Defense: When a character wearing chain mail is attacked, they have advantage on all saving throws against the attack.

Restrictions: Chain mail is a medium armor, which means it provides more protection than light armor but restricts movement and ability to wear other armor.

Comparison to other armors: Chain mail is generally considered to be more protective than leather armor, but less protective than plate armor. It is also more expensive than leather armor but less expensive than plate armor.

Tips and Tricks:

• Chain mail is a good choice for characters who want to focus on melee combat and need high armor class.
• The fortification property makes chain mail particularly effective against monsters with high Strength scores.
• The improved defense property can be useful in situations where the character is being attacked by multiple enemies.
• Chain mail is a good choice for characters who want to wear armor but still want to be able to move quickly and easily.