Pathfinder Second Edition
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Armor Descriptions
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Each type of armor is described in more detail on the pages linked below.
Unarmored Defense
| Unarmored | Price | AC Bonus | Dex Cap | Check Penalty | Speed Penalty | Bulk | Group | Armor Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No armor | — | +0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Explorer’s clothing | 1 sp | +0 | +5 | — | — | L | Cloth | Comfort |
Armor
| Light Armor | Price | AC Bonus | Dex Cap | Check Penalty | Speed Penalty | Strength | Bulk | Group | Armor Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padded armor | 2 sp | +1 | +3 | — | — | +0 | L | Cloth | Comfort |
| Leather | 2 gp | +1 | +4 | –1 | — | +0 | 1 | Leather | — |
| Studded leather | 3 gp | +2 | +3 | –1 | — | +1 | 1 | Leather | — |
| Chain shirt | 5 gp | +2 | +3 | –1 | — | +1 | 1 | Chain | Flexible, noisy |
| Medium Armor | Price | AC Bonus | Dex Cap | Check Penalty | Speed Penalty | Strength | Bulk | Group | Armor Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hide | 2 gp | +3 | +2 | –2 | –5 ft. | +2 | 2 | Leather | — |
| Scale mail | 4 gp | +3 | +2 | –2 | –5 ft. | +2 | 2 | Composite | — |
| Chain mail | 6 gp | +4 | +1 | –2 | –5 ft. | +3 | 2 | Chain | Flexible, noisy |
| Breastplate | 8 gp | +4 | +1 | –2 | –5 ft. | +3 | 2 | Plate | — |
| Heavy Armor | Price | AC Bonus | Dex Cap | Check Penalty | Speed Penalty | Strength | Bulk | Group | Armor Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splint mail (level 1) | 13 gp | +5 | +1 | –3 | –10 ft. | +3 | 3 | Composite | — |
| Half plate (level 1) | 18 gp | +5 | +1 | –3 | –10 ft. | +3 | 3 | Plate | — |
| Full plate (level 2) | 30 gp | +6 | +0 | –3 | –10 ft. | +4 | 4 | Plate | Bulwark |