Breastplate
D&D 5e · 2014·Medium armor·No attunement
Add your Dexterity modifier, up to +2. A negative modifier still lowers it.
Armor Class calculator
- Category
- Medium armor
- Dex bonus
- Max +2
- Stealth
- No penalty
- Strength
- None
- Weight
- 20 lb
- Don / doff
- 5 minutes / 1 minute
- Rarity
- Nonmagical
- Price
- 400 GP
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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Using Breastplate
- This armor starts at AC 14 and caps a positive Dexterity modifier at +2. A negative modifier still reduces AC.
- It does not impose Stealth Disadvantage from the armor itself, which preserves more options for sneaking.
Medium armor. Armor Class: 14 + Dex modifier (max 2). No armor-imposed Stealth disadvantage. Donning takes 5 minute(s); doffing takes 1 minute(s). If helped, doffing takes half as long. Armor proficiency is needed to avoid the normal penalties.
Full item details & properties
Armor details
- Armor Class
- 14 + Dex modifier (max 2)
- Category
- Medium
- Dexterity modifier
- Maximum +2
- Strength to avoid Speed penalty
- No threshold
- Stealth disadvantage
- No
- Don
- 5 minutes
- 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
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Chain ShirtAC 1513 + Dex (max +2) AC · No armor Stealth penalty50 GP · 20 lbSame armor category; compare AC and Stealth
Breastplate FAQ
What Armor Class does Breastplate give?
It starts at AC 14. Add your Dexterity modifier, up to +2. A negative modifier still lowers AC.
Does Breastplate require attunement?
No. This entry does not require attunement; follow its activation and use rules.
Is the listed price a guaranteed purchase price?
The listed price is a reference from this catalogue entry. Availability and the final price depend on your game and GM.