Armor of Resistance (Chain Mail)
D&D 5e · 2014·Heavy armor·Rare·Requires 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
- Rare
- Price
- Not specified
Magic: Wear this armor.
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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Armor of Resistance 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 |
| Hide Armor | 12 + Dex (max 2) | — |
| Leather Armor | 11 + Dex | — |
| Padded Armor | 11 + Dex | Disadvantage |
| Plate Armor | 18 | Disadvantage |
| Ring Mail | 14 | Disadvantage |
| Scale Mail | 14 + Dex (max 2) | Disadvantage |
| Splint Armor | 17 | Disadvantage |
| Studded Leather Armor | 12 + Dex | — |
What Armor of Resistance 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.
- This item uses one of your attunement slots. Compare its benefit with the other items you want to keep attuned.
You have resistance to one type of damage while you wear this armor. The GM chooses the type or determines it randomly from the options below. Damage type (d10): 1 Acid; 2 Cold; 3 Fire; 4 Force; 5 Lightning; 6 Necrotic; 7 Poison; 8 Psychic; 9 Radiant; 10 Thunder. This is the Chain Mail variant.
Full item details & properties
Magic properties
- Activation
- Wear this armor.
- Consumable
- No
- Resistance type
- Choose 1: Acid, Cold, Fire, Force, Lightning, Necrotic, Poison, Psychic, Radiant, Thunder. GM choice or random determination. No type selected in this template.
- Random resistance
- 1: Acid; 2: Cold; 3: Fire; 4: Force; 5: Lightning; 6: Necrotic; 7: Poison; 8: Psychic; 9: Radiant; 10: Thunder
- Resistance
- One chosen type only, while wearing; this property grants no Armor Class bonus.
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
Mithral Armor (Chain Mail)AC 1616 AC · No armor Stealth penaltyNot specified · 55 lbSame base armor; compare magical benefits
Chain MailAC 1616 AC · Stealth Disadvantage75 GP · 55 lbSame base armor; compare magical benefits
Armor of Resistance (Plate Armor)AC 1818 AC · Stealth DisadvantageNot specified · 65 lbSame armor category; compare AC and Stealth
Armor of Resistance FAQ
What Armor Class does Armor of Resistance (Chain Mail) give?
It starts at AC 16. Dexterity does not change its AC, whether your modifier is positive or negative.
Does Armor of Resistance require attunement?
Yes. You need to attune to this item to use the properties that require attunement.
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.