Elven Chain
D&D 5e · 2014·Medium armor·Rare·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
- 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 Elven Chain does
- 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.
You gain a +1 bonus to AC while you wear this armor. You are considered proficient with this armor even if you lack proficiency with medium armor.
Full item details & properties
Magic properties
- Activation
- Wear this armor.
- Consumable
- No
- Armor Class
- +1. While wearing; already included in displayed Armor Class.
- Armor proficiency
- You are considered proficient with this armor even without medium armor proficiency.
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
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Elven Chain FAQ
What Armor Class does Elven Chain give?
It starts at AC 14. Add your Dexterity modifier, up to +2. A negative modifier still lowers AC.
Does Elven Chain require attunement?
No. This entry does not require attunement; follow its activation and use rules.
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.