Mithral Armor (Chain Mail)
D&D 5e · 2014·Heavy armor·Uncommon·No attunement
Your Dexterity modifier does not change this Armor Class, up or down.
Armor Class calculator
- Category
- Heavy armor
- Dex bonus
- None
- Stealth
- No penalty
- Strength
- None
- Weight
- 55 lb
- Don / doff
- 10 minutes / 5 minutes
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- 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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Mithral Armor AC by armor type
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| Armor | Armor Class | Stealth |
|---|---|---|
| Breastplate | 14 + Dex (max 2) | — |
| Chain Mail | 16 | — |
| Chain Shirt | 13 + Dex (max 2) | — |
| Half Plate | 15 + Dex (max 2) | — |
| Plate Armor | 18 | — |
| Ring Mail | 14 | — |
| Scale Mail | 14 + Dex (max 2) | — |
| Splint Armor | 17 | — |
What Mithral Armor does
- AC 16 does not improve with Dexterity. Compare armor options using your actual Dexterity modifier rather than their base AC alone.
- It does not impose Stealth Disadvantage from the armor itself, which preserves more options for sneaking.
Mithral is a light, flexible metal. A mithral chain shirt or breastplate can be worn under normal clothes. If the armor normally imposes disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks or has a Strength requirement, the mithral version of the armor doesn't. This is the Chain Mail variant.
Full item details & properties
Magic properties
- Activation
- Wear this armor.
- Consumable
- No
- Mithral
- No Strength requirement or armor-imposed Stealth disadvantage. Only a mithral Chain Shirt or Breastplate is stated to fit under normal clothes. No numeric weight reduction is specified.
Armor details
- Armor Class
- 16
- Category
- Heavy
- Dexterity modifier
- Not added
- Strength to avoid Speed penalty
- No threshold
- Stealth disadvantage
- No
- 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
Armor of Resistance (Chain Mail)AC 1616 AC · Stealth DisadvantageNot specified · 55 lbSame base armor; compare magical benefits
Chain MailAC 1616 AC · Stealth Disadvantage75 GP · 55 lbSame base armor; compare magical benefits
Mithral Armor (Plate Armor)AC 1818 AC · No armor Stealth penaltyNot specified · 65 lbSame armor category; compare AC and Stealth
Mithral Armor FAQ
What Armor Class does Mithral Armor (Chain Mail) give?
It starts at AC 16. Dexterity does not change its AC, whether your modifier is positive or negative.
Does Mithral 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.