Demon Armor
D&D 5e · 2014·Heavy armor·Very 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 15 (else −10 ft. Speed)
- Weight
- 65 lb
- Don / doff
- 10 minutes / 5 minutes
- Rarity
- Very 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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What Demon Armor does
- AC 19 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 15 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.
While wearing this armor, you gain a +1 bonus to AC, and you can understand and speak Abyssal. In addition, the armor's clawed gauntlets turn unarmed strikes with your hands into magic weapons that deal slashing damage, with a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls and a damage die of 1d8. Curse. Once you don this cursed armor, you can't doff it unless you are targeted by the remove curse spell or similar magic. While wearing the armor, you have disadvantage on attack rolls against demons and on saving throws against their spells and special abilities.
Full item details & properties
Magic properties
- Activation
- Wear this armor.
- Consumable
- No
- Armor Class
- +1. While wearing; already included in displayed Armor Class.
- Language while wearing
- Abyssal
- Clawed Unarmed Strike
- 1d8 + 1 Slashing; +1 to attack rolls. Clawed hand strikes while wearing; add the normal ability modifier separately..
- Armor curse
- Once you don it, you cannot doff it until targeted by Remove Curse or similar magic.
- Curse disadvantage
- While wearing: attacks against demons; saves against demons’ spells and special abilities.
Armor details
- Armor Class
- 19
- Category
- Heavy
- Dexterity modifier
- Not added
- Strength to avoid Speed penalty
- 15
- 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
Adamantine Armor (Plate Armor)AC 1818 AC · Stealth DisadvantageNot specified · 65 lbSame base armor; compare magical benefits
Armor of InvulnerabilityAC 1818 AC · Stealth DisadvantageNot specified · 65 lbSame base armor; compare magical benefits
Armor of Resistance (Plate Armor)AC 1818 AC · Stealth DisadvantageNot specified · 65 lbSame base armor; compare magical benefits
Demon Armor FAQ
What Armor Class does Demon Armor give?
It starts at AC 19. Dexterity does not change its AC, whether your modifier is positive or negative.
Does Demon Armor require attunement?
Yes. You need to attune to this item to use the properties that require attunement.
What if my Strength is below 15?
The armor lists a 10 ft. Speed penalty below Strength 15. 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.