Adamantine Armor (Chain Mail)
D&D 5e · 2014·Heavy armor·Uncommon·No attunement
Your Dexterity modifier does not change this Armor Class, up or down.
Armor Class calculator
- Category
- Heavy armor
- Dex bonus
- None
- Stealth
- Disadvantage
- Strength
- Str 13 (else −10 ft. Speed)
- Weight
- 55 lb
- Don / doff
- 10 minutes / 5 minutes
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Price
- Not specified
Magic: Critical Hits against you become normal hits while you wear this armor. Adamantine adds no bonus to AC.
Calculator assumptions & rules
Uses this entry’s AC formula, Dexterity cap and listed shield bonus. Magic AC already included in the entry is counted once. Features, spells, alternative AC formulas and exceptions to Strength penalties are excluded. You still need the required armor training or proficiency.
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Adamantine Armor AC by armor type
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| Armor | Armor Class | Stealth |
|---|---|---|
| Breastplate | 14 + Dex (max 2) | — |
| Chain Mail | 16 | Disadvantage |
| Chain Shirt | 13 + Dex (max 2) | — |
| Half Plate | 15 + Dex (max 2) | Disadvantage |
| Plate Armor | 18 | Disadvantage |
| Ring Mail | 14 | Disadvantage |
| Scale Mail | 14 + Dex (max 2) | Disadvantage |
| Splint Armor | 17 | Disadvantage |
What Adamantine Armor does
- AC 16 does not improve with Dexterity. Compare armor options using your actual Dexterity modifier rather than their base AC alone.
- It imposes Disadvantage on Stealth checks; consider that cost if the group relies on sneaking.
- Strength 13 avoids this armor’s listed Speed penalty. The calculator flags the penalty when your Strength is lower.
- Critical-hit protection changes incoming critical hits to normal hits; it does not add AC or prevent the ordinary damage from a hit.
This suit of armor is reinforced with adamantine, one of the hardest substances in existence. While you're wearing it, any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. This is the Chain Mail variant.
Full item details & properties
Magic properties
- Activation
- Wear this armor.
- Consumable
- No
- Critical-hit protection
- Critical Hits against you become normal hits while wearing this armor.
Armor details
- Armor Class
- 16
- Category
- Heavy
- Dexterity modifier
- Not added
- Strength to avoid Speed penalty
- 13
- Stealth disadvantage
- Yes
- Don
- 10 minutes
- Doff
- 5 minutes
Tags & related references
Compare alternatives
Same edition, using your calculator inputs above. Special properties and character features can change the choice.
Same base armor; compare magical benefits
Armor of Resistance (Chain Mail)AC 1616 AC · Stealth DisadvantageNot specified · 55 lbSame base armor; compare magical benefits
Chain MailAC 1616 AC · Stealth Disadvantage75 GP · 55 lbSame base armor; compare magical benefits
Adamantine Armor (Plate Armor)AC 1818 AC · Stealth DisadvantageNot specified · 65 lbSame armor category; compare AC and Stealth
Adamantine Armor FAQ
What Armor Class does Adamantine Armor (Chain Mail) give?
It starts at AC 16. Dexterity does not change its AC, whether your modifier is positive or negative.
Does Adamantine Armor require attunement?
No. This entry does not require attunement; follow its activation and use rules.
Does Adamantine Armor prevent all damage from a critical hit?
No. The Critical Hit becomes a normal hit. The attack still deals its normal damage; this property does not prevent the hit or add Armor Class.
What if my Strength is below 13?
The armor lists a 10 ft. Speed penalty below Strength 13. The calculator flags it; character features may provide exceptions.
Is the listed price a guaranteed purchase price?
The source does not specify a price for this entry. Ask your GM about availability and cost.