Armor of Resistance (Studded Leather Armor)
D&D 5e · 2014·Light armor·Rare·Requires attunement
Add your Dexterity modifier. A negative modifier still lowers it.
Armor Class calculator
- Category
- Light armor
- Dex bonus
- Uncapped
- Stealth
- No penalty
- Strength
- None
- Weight
- 13 lb
- Don / doff
- 1 minute / 1 minute
- 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
- This armor starts at AC 12 and uses your full Dexterity modifier. A negative modifier still reduces AC.
- It does not impose Stealth Disadvantage from the armor itself, which preserves more options for sneaking.
- 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 Studded Leather Armor 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
- 12 + Dex modifier
- Category
- Light
- Dexterity modifier
- Full modifier
- Strength to avoid Speed penalty
- No threshold
- Stealth disadvantage
- No
- Don
- 1 minute
- Doff
- 1 minute
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
Studded Leather ArmorAC 1412 + Dex AC · No armor Stealth penalty45 GP · 13 lbSame base armor; compare magical benefits
Armor of Resistance (Leather Armor)AC 1311 + Dex AC · No armor Stealth penaltyNot specified · 10 lbSame armor category; compare AC and Stealth
Armor of Resistance (Padded Armor)AC 1311 + Dex AC · Stealth DisadvantageNot specified · 8 lbSame armor category; compare AC and Stealth
Armor of Resistance FAQ
What Armor Class does Armor of Resistance (Studded Leather Armor) give?
It starts at AC 12. Add your full Dexterity modifier.
Does Armor of Resistance require attunement?
Yes. You need to attune to this item to use the properties that require attunement.
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.