<placeholder for Shields and Armor> Armor relates to Objects which a Character may wear to improve their ability to avoid hits or mitigate the damage caused by them.
Shields relate to objects which Characters may wear to avoid hits.
The Armor and Shields which are available to Characters will vary by Fantasy, and so are presented below by said availability.
Additionally Armors are introduced with respect to their complexity: Simple, Advanced and Complex. All Characters are considered Skilled in Simple Armor, but many Characters who are not especially proficient in combat are not Skilled in Advanced or Complex Armors. Additionally Character may or may not be Skilled in Shields.
Each Armor and Shield includes a description of their Weapon Properties and the Damage they may cause. For further information about these Properties, see the Armor and Shield Properties Page.
Dragons and Demons
Simple Armor
Padded Clothes
Armor Name
Padded Clothes
Armor Properties
Restrictive
Armor Class
8 + Dexterity Bonus
Damage Reduction
2
Description
A set of thick padded clothing used to reduce the impact of blows against their wearer.
Cost
5 Credits
Padded Clothes Details
Soft Leathers
Armor Name
Soft Leathers
Armor Properties
Armor Class
9 + Dexterity Bonus
Damage Reduction
1
Description
A set of clothes including thick layers of soft leathers, designed to both help reduce the impact of blows and deflect blades from their wearer.
Cost
10 Credits
Soft Leathers Details
Hard Leathers
Armor Name
Hard Leathers
Armor Properties
Armor Class
10 + Dexterity Bonus
Damage Reduction
0
Description
A set of clothes including thin layers of hardened leather, designed to both help deflect attacks from their wearer.
Cost
20 Credits
Hard Leathers Details
Advanced Armor
Hides and Furs
Armor Name
Hides and Furs
Armor Properties
Restrictive
Armor Class
9 + Dexterity Bonus
Damage Reduction
2
Description
A set of thick hides and furs designed to cover and protect their wearer against a range of attacks. However it can restrict the wearers movements.
Cost
50 Credits
Hides and Furs Details
Chain Shirt
Armor Name
Chain Shirt
Armor Properties
Noise
Armor Class
10 + Dexterity Bonus
Damage Reduction
1
Description
A chain linked shirt which can, designed to help deflect blades from their wearer, often worn with some padding beneath. However it can be quite noisy.
Cost
50 Credits
Chain Shirt Details
Scale Armor
Armor Name
Scale Armor
Armor Properties
Noise
Armor Class
11 + Dexterity Bonus
Damage Reduction
0
Description
A of interlinked layers of metal bands or interlocking scales which covers the torso paired with metal greaves and bracers. Designed to greatly help deflect attacks from their wearer. However it can be quite noisy.
Cost
75 Credits
Scale Armor Details
Breastplate
Armor Name
Breastplate
Armor Properties
Restrictive
Armor Class
11 + Dexterity Bonus
Damage Reduction
0
Description
A rigid breastplate worn across the chest and paired with metal greaves and bracers. Designed to greatly help deflect attacks from their wearer. However it can restrict the wearer’s movements.
Cost
100 Credits
Breastplate Details
Half-Plate
Armor Name
Half-Plate
Armor Properties
Restrictive, Noise
Armor Class
12 + Dexterity Bonus
Damage Reduction
0
Description
A set of metal plates which cover the vital organs and extremities. However it can restrict the wearer’s movements as well as noisy to move in.
Cost
100 Credits
Half-Plate Details
Complex Armor
Ring Mail
Armor Name
Ring Mail
Armor Properties
EB(2), DBR(2), Heavy(1), Noise
Description
A full set of mail with large diameter rings, designed to cover the arms, neck, head and torso. However it is noisy to move in and it’s weight may slow the wearer down.
Cost
100 Credits
Ring Mail Details
Chain Mail
Armor Name
Chain Mail
Armor Properties
Heavy(2), Noise
Armor Class
11 + Skill Bonus
Damage Reduction
2
Description
A full set of mail with narrow diameter, overlapping rings, designed to cover the arms, neck, head and torso. However it is noisy to move in and it’s weight may slow the wearer down.
Cost
150 Credits
Chain Mail Details
Splint Armor
Armor Name
Splint Armor
Armor Properties
Heavy(2), Noise, Restrictive
Armor Class
11 + Skill Bonus
Damage Reduction
3
Description
A set of padded armor with numerous metal plates, designed to provide both a high degree of impact protection as well as deflect blows. However it can affect the wearer’s maneuverability, is noisy, and it’s weight may slow the wearer down.
Cost
200 Credits
Splint Armor Details
Full-Plate
Armor Name
Full-Plate
Armor Properties
Heavy(4), Noise, Restrictive
Armor Class
12 + Skill Bonus
Damage Reduction
3
Description
A set of plate armor which covers the entire body. Designed to reliably deflect blows. However it can affect the wearer’s maneuverability, is noisy, and it’s weight may slow the wearer down. Typically worn by cavalrymen.
Cost
300 Credits
Full-Plate Details
Full-Plate, Heavy
Armor Name
Heavy Full-Plate
Armor Properties
Heavy(6), Noise, Restrictive
Armor Class
12 + Skill Bonus
Damage Reduction
4
Description
A set of especially heavy plate armor which covers the entire body. Designed to reliably deflect blows. However it can affect the wearer’s maneuverability, is noisy, and it’s weight may slow the wearer down. Typically worn only for short periods during jousts.
Cost
500 Credits
Heavy Full-Plate Details
Shields
Buckler
Shield Name
Buckler
Shield Properties
Light
Armor ClassBonus
+1
Description
A small shield which may be easily worn without limiting the wearer’s maneuverability. When not in use, it may be stored in an Accessory Slot.
Cost
10 Credits
Buckler Details
Full Shield
Shield Name
Full Shield
Shield Properties
Restrictive
Armor ClassBonus
+2
Description
A shield easily covers the majority of the wearer’s body, however it can affect the wearer’s maneuverability.
Cost
20 Credits
Full Shield Details
Tower Shield
Shield Name
Tower Shield
Shield Properties
Heavy(5), Restrictive
Armor ClassBonus
+3
Description
A very large and heavy shield behind which the wearer may be completely covered. However it can affect the wearer’s maneuverability, and it’s exceptionally heavy weight may slow the wearer down.
