Demon Chain Mail
D&D 5e · 2024·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 13 (else −10 ft. Speed)
- Weight
- 55 lb
- Don / doff
- 10 minutes / 5 minutes
- Rarity
- Very Rare
- Price
- Not specified
Magic: While wearing, you know Abyssal. The clawed gauntlets allow Unarmed Strikes to deal 1d8 Slashing instead of the usual Bludgeoning damage, with +1 to their attack and damage rolls.
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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Demon Chain Mail AC by armor type
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| Armor | Armor Class | Stealth |
|---|---|---|
| Demon Padded Armor | 12 + Dex | Disadvantage |
| Demon Leather Armor | 12 + Dex | — |
| Demon Studded Leather Armor | 13 + Dex | — |
| Demon Hide Armor | 13 + Dex (max 2) | — |
| Demon Chain Shirt | 14 + Dex (max 2) | — |
| Demon Scale Mail | 15 + Dex (max 2) | Disadvantage |
| Demon Breastplate | 15 + Dex (max 2) | — |
| Demon Half Plate Armor | 16 + Dex (max 2) | Disadvantage |
| Demon Ring Mail | 15 | Disadvantage |
| Demon Chain Mail | 17 | Disadvantage |
| Demon Splint Armor | 18 | Disadvantage |
| Demon Plate Armor | 19 | Disadvantage |
What Demon Chain Mail does
- AC 17 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.
While wearing this armor, you gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class, and you know Abyssal. In addition, the armor's clawed gauntlets allow your Unarmed Strikes to deal 1d8 Slashing damage instead of the usual Bludgeoning damage, and you gain a +1 bonus to the attack and damage rolls of your Unarmed Strikes. Curse. Once you don this cursed armor, you can't doff it unless you are targeted by a 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. This is the Chain Mail variant.
Full item details & properties
Magic properties
- Activation
- While wearing this armor.
- Consumable
- No
- Armor Class
- +1. While wearing; included in the displayed Armor Class
- Language while wearing
- Abyssal
- Clawed Unarmed Strike
- 1d8 + 1 Slashing; +1 to attack rolls. While wearing the armor; add the normal applicable ability modifier separately.
- Armor curse
- Once you don it, you cannot doff it until targeted by Remove Curse spell or similar magic.
- Curse disadvantage
- While wearing: attacks against demons; saves against their spells and special abilities.
- Conditions & limits
- While wearing, you know Abyssal. The clawed gauntlets allow Unarmed Strikes to deal 1d8 Slashing instead of the usual Bludgeoning damage, with +1 to their attack and damage rolls. The curse prevents you from doffing the armor until targeted by Remove Curse or similar magic. While wearing it, you have Disadvantage on attack rolls against demons and saves against their spells and special abilities. This is specific to demons, not all Fiends. The displayed AC includes +1 exactly once. Normal Dexterity, Strength and Stealth rules remain unchanged.
Armor details
- Armor Class
- 17
- 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
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Demon Chain Mail FAQ
What Armor Class does Demon Chain Mail give?
It starts at AC 17. Dexterity does not change its AC, whether your modifier is positive or negative.
Does Demon Chain Mail 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.