Armor

Adventurers have access to a variety of armor types, ranging from leather armor to chain mail to costly plate armor, with several other kinds of armor in between. The Table collects the most commonly available types of armor found in the game and separates them into three categories:

1. Light Armor
2. Medium Armor
3. Heavy Armor

Many warriors supplement their armor with a 2 Shield.

Armor Proficiency

Creatures WITHOUT the armor type proficiency:

1. Disadvantage on Strength/Dexterity:
   1. Ability Checks
   2. Saving Throws
2. Disadvantage on Attack Rolls
3. Cannot cast spells

Armor proficiency is determined by your Class, Race, or other features.

Armor Class (AC)

Armor Class (AC) is the Difficulty Class (DC) that your opponents have to beat or match with their attack roll to successfully hit you.

Tables

Light Armor

Visual (BG3)	Item	Armor Class (AC)	Stealth	Weight
	Padded	11 + Dexterity Modifier	Stealth (Dexterity) checks are at disadvantage.	8 lb.
	Leather	11 + Dexterity Modifier	--	10 lb.
	Studded Leather	12 + Dexterity Modifier	--	13 lb.

Medium Armor

Visual (BG3)	Item	Armor Class (AC)	Stealth	Weight
	Hide	12 + Dexterity Modifier (Max of 14)	--	12 lb.
	Chain Shirt	13 + Dexterity Modifier (Max of 15)	--	20 lb.
	Scale Mail	14 + Dexterity Modifier (Max of 16)	Stealth (Dexterity) checks are at disadvantage.	45 lb.
	Breastplate	14 + Dexterity Modifier (Max of 16)	--	20 lb.
	Half Plate	15 + Dexterity Modifier (Max of 17)	Stealth (Dexterity) checks are at disadvantage.	40 lb.

Heavy Armor

Visual (BG3)	Item	Armor Class (AC)	Stealth	Strength	Weight
	Ring Mail	14	Stealth (Dexterity) checks are at disadvantage.	--	40 lb.
	Chain Mail	16	Stealth (Dexterity) checks are at disadvantage.	Strength 13+ - If you do not meet this requirement: -10 movement speed	55 lb.
	Splint	17	Stealth (Dexterity) checks are at disadvantage.	Strength 15+ - If you do not meet this requirement: -10 movement speed	60 lb.
	Plate	18	Stealth (Dexterity) checks are at disadvantage.	Strength 15+ - If you do not meet this requirement: -10 movement speed	65 lb.

2 Shield

Visual (BG3)	Item	Armor Class (AC)	Stealth	Weight
	Crude Shield	+1 (Does not stack)	--	5 lb.
	Shield	+2 (Multiple Shields do not stack)	--	6 lb.