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===Armor Qualities===

To wear heavier armor effectively, a character can select the Armor Proficiency [[SRD:Feats|feats]], but most [[SRD:Classes|classes]] are automatically proficient with the armors that work best for them.

Armor and shields can take damage from some types of attacks.

Here is the format for armor entries (given as column headings on Table: Armor and Shields, below).

=====Cost=====

The cost of the armor for Small or Medium [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] creatures. See Armor for Unusual Creatures, below, for armor prices for other creatures.

=====Armor/Shield Bonus=====

Each armor grants an [[SRD:Armor Bonus|armor bonus]] to [[SRD:AC|AC]], while shields grant a [[SRD:Shield Bonus|shield bonus]] to [[SRD:AC|AC]]. The [[SRD:Armor Bonus|armor bonus]] from a suit of armor doesn’t stack with other effects or items that grant an [[SRD:Armor Bonus|armor bonus]]. Similarly, the [[SRD:Shield Bonus|shield bonus]] from a shield doesn’t stack with other effects that grant a [[SRD:Shield Bonus|shield bonus]].

=====Maximum [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]] Bonus=====

This number is the maximum [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] bonus to [[SRD:AC|AC]] that this type of armor allows. Heavier armors limit mobility, reducing the wearer’s ability to dodge blows. This restriction doesn’t affect any other [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]]-related abilities.

Even if a character’s [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] bonus to [[SRD:AC|AC]] drops to 0 because of armor, this situation does not count as losing a [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] bonus to [[SRD:AC|AC]].

Your character’s encumbrance (the amount of gear he or she carries) may also restrict the maximum [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] bonus that can be applied to his or her [[SRD:Armor Class|Armor Class]].

======Shields======

Shields do not affect a character’s maximum [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] bonus.

=====Armor Check Penalty=====

Any armor heavier than leather hurts a character’s ability to use some skills. An [[SRD:Armor Check Penalty|armor check penalty]] number is the penalty that applies to [[SRD:Balance Skill|Balance]], [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]], [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]], [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]], [[SRD:Sleight of Hand Skill|Sleight of Hand]], and [[SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble]] checks by a character wearing a certain kind of armor. Double the normal [[SRD:Armor Check Penalty|armor check penalty]] is applied to [[SRD:Swim Skill|Swim]] checks. A character’s encumbrance (the amount of gear carried, including armor) may also apply an [[SRD:Armor Check Penalty|armor check penalty]].

======Shields======

If a character is wearing armor and using a shield, both armor check penalties apply.

======Nonproficient with Armor Worn======

A character who wears armor and/or uses a shield with which he or she is not proficient takes the armor’s (and/or shield’s) [[SRD:Armor Check Penalty|armor check penalty]] on [[SRD:Attack Roll|attack rolls]] and on all [[SRD:Strength|Strength]]-based and [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]]-based ability and [[SRD:Skill Check|skill checks]]. The penalty for nonproficiency with armor stacks with the penalty for nonproficiency with shields.

======Sleeping in Armor======

A character who sleeps in medium or heavy armor is automatically [[SRD:Fatigued|fatigued]] the next day. He or she takes a –2 penalty on [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] and [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] and can’t charge or run. Sleeping in light armor does not cause [[SRD:Fatigued|fatigue]].

=====Arcane Spell Failure=====

Armor interferes with the gestures that a spellcaster must make to cast an arcane spell that has a somatic component. Arcane spellcasters face the possibility of arcane spell failure if they’re wearing armor. [[SRD:Bard|Bard]]s can wear light armor without incurring any [[SRD:Arcane Spell Failure Chance|arcane spell failure chance]] for their [[SRD:Bard|bard]] spells.

======Casting an Arcane Spell in Armor======

A character who casts an arcane spell while wearing armor must usually make an arcane spell failure roll. The number in the [[SRD:Arcane Spell Failure Chance|Arcane Spell Failure Chance]] column on Table: Armor and Shields is the chance that the spell fails and is ruined. If the spell lacks a somatic component, however, it can be cast with no chance of arcane spell failure.

======Shields======

If a character is wearing armor and using a shield, add the two numbers together to get a single [[SRD:Arcane Spell Failure Chance|arcane spell failure chance]].

=====Speed=====

Medium or heavy armor slows the wearer down. The number on Table: Armor and Shields is the character’s speed while wearing the armor. Humans, elves, half-elves, and half-orcs have an unencumbered speed of 30 feet.

They use the first column. Dwarves, gnomes, and halflings have an unencumbered speed of 20 feet. They use the second column. Remember, however, that a dwarf ’s land speed remains 20 feet even in medium or heavy armor or when carrying a medium or heavy load.

======Shields======

Shields do not affect a character’s speed.

=====Weight=====

This column gives the weight of the armor sized for a Medium wearer. Armor fitted for Small characters weighs half as much, and armor for Large characters weighs twice as much.

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