Mithral Armor (Scale Mail)

D&D 5e · 2014·Medium armor·Uncommon·No attunement

Armor type

Armor Class

14 + Dexmax +2

Add your Dexterity modifier, up to +2. A negative modifier still lowers it.

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AC 1614 + 2 Dex

Category: Medium armor
Dex bonus: Max +2
Stealth: No penalty
Strength: None
Weight: 45 lb
Don / doff: 5 minutes / 1 minute
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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Mithral Armor variants in the 2014 edition
Armor	Armor Class	Category	Stealth	Strength	Weight
Breastplate	14 + Dex (max 2)	medium	—	—	20 lb
Chain Mail	16	heavy	—	—	55 lb
Chain Shirt	13 + Dex (max 2)	medium	—	—	20 lb
Half Plate	15 + Dex (max 2)	medium	—	—	40 lb
Plate Armor	18	heavy	—	—	65 lb
Ring Mail	14	heavy	—	—	40 lb
Scale Mail	14 + Dex (max 2)	medium	—	—	45 lb
Splint Armor	17	heavy	—	—	60 lb

What Mithral Armor 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.

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 Scale 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: 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

Uncommon →MagicalMaterial MithralMedium ArmorNo Armor Stealth DisadvantageNo Armor Strength RequirementNo AttunementArmor →

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Mithral Armor FAQ

What Armor Class does Mithral Armor (Scale Mail) give?

It starts at AC 14. Add your Dexterity modifier, up to +2. A negative modifier still lowers AC.

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.