Half Plate Armor (+1)
D&D 5e · 2024·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
- Disadvantage
- Strength
- None
- Weight
- 40 lb
- Don / doff
- 5 minutes / 1 minute
- Rarity
- Rare
- Price
- Not specified
Magic: The displayed Armor Class includes the magic bonus; the base armor’s Dexterity cap, Strength requirement and Stealth rules still apply.
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 Half Plate Armor does
- This armor starts at AC 16 and caps a positive Dexterity modifier at +2. A negative modifier still reduces AC.
- It imposes Disadvantage on Stealth checks; consider that cost if the group relies on sneaking.
You have a bonus to Armor Class while wearing this armor. The bonus is determined by its rarity. This is the rare Half Plate Armor (+1) variant. Its magic bonus to AC is +1, in addition to the base armor's normal Armor Class.
Full item details & properties
Magic properties
- Activation
- Wear this armor.
- Consumable
- No
- Conditions & limits
- The displayed Armor Class includes the magic bonus; the base armor’s Dexterity cap, Strength requirement and Stealth rules still apply.
Armor details
- Armor Class
- 16 + Dex modifier (max 2)
- Category
- Medium
- Dexterity modifier
- Maximum +2
- Strength to avoid Speed penalty
- No threshold
- Stealth disadvantage
- Yes
- Don
- 5 minutes
- Doff
- 1 minute
Tags & related references
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Half Plate Armor FAQ
What Armor Class does Half Plate Armor (+1) give?
It starts at AC 16. Add your Dexterity modifier, up to +2. A negative modifier still lowers AC.
Does Half Plate Armor 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.