Equipment

Armor

A brief overview of the armor available to characters is provided below.

ArmorCostArmor ClassStrengthStealthWeight
Light Armor
Padded5 gp11 + Dex modifierDisadvantage8 lb.
Lamellar, bone or horn10 gp12 + Dex modifierDisadvantage20 lb.
Leather10 gp11 + Dex modifier15 lb.
Helm and Greaves*20 gp11 + Dex modifier10 lb.
Lamellar, leather20 gp12 + Dex modifier20 lb.
Linothorax (poor)*25 gp12 + Dex modifier15 lb.
Cardiophylax25 gp11 + Dex modifier10 lb.
Manica*50 gp+110 lb.
Linothorax (good)*200 gp13 + Dex modifier15 lb.
Medium Armor
Hide10 gp12 + Dex modifier (max 2)25 lb.
Lamellar, metal45 gp13 + Dex modifier (max 2)Disadvantage25 lb.
Chain shirt55 gp13 + Dex modifier (max 2)Disadvantage25 lb.
Scalemail55 gp14 + Dex modifier (max 2)Disadvantage30 lb.
Breastplate400 gp14 + Dex modifier (max 2)30 lb.
Heavy Armor
Chainmail165 gp16Str 13Disadvantage40 lb.
Banded mail250 gp17Str 13Disadvantage35 lb.
Shield
Large (metal)10 gp+26 lb.
Large (wood)5 gp+24 lb.
Large (leather or wicker)2 gp+13 lb.
Small (metal)8 gp+14 lb.
Small (wood)4 gp+13 lb.
Small (leather or wicker)1 gp+12 lb.
* See this item’s description for special rules

Historically appropriate weapons, armor, miscellaneous items, and some additional rules about shields and hot weather are covered in the Arms and Equipment guide.