Armor

Armor and Shields

Tamriel is a vast tapestry made up of many different cultures, each with its own technology level. For this reason, 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 Armor table collects the most commonly available types of armor found in the game and separates them into three categories: light armor, medium armor, and heavy armor. Many warriors supplement their armor with a shield.

Armor

Armor	Cost	Armor Class	Strength	Stealth	Weight
Light Armor
Padded	20s	11 + AGI Modifier	--	Disadvantage	8 lbs.
Leather	40s	11 + AGI Modifier	--	--	10 lbs.
Studded Leather	180s	12 + AGI Modifier	--	--	13 lbs.
Medium Armor
Hide	40s	12 + AGI Modifier (max 2)	--	--	12 lbs.
Chain Shirt	200s	13 + AGI Modifier (max 2)	--	--	20 lbs.
Scale Mail	200s	14 + AGI Modifier (max 2)	--	Disadvantage	45 lbs.
Breastplate	1,600s	14 + AGI Modifier (max 2)	--	--	20 lbs.
Half Plate	3,000s	15 + AGI Modifier (max 2)	--	Disadvantage	40 lbs.
Heavy Armor
Ring Mail	120s	14	--	Disadvantage	40 lbs.
Chain Mail	300s	16	STR 13	Disadvantage	55 lbs.
Splint	800s	17	STR 15	Disadvantage	60 lbs.
Plate	6,000s	18	STR 15	Disadvantage	65 lbs.
Shield
Buckler	20s	+1	--	--	4 lbs.
Kite	40s	+2	STR 13	--	6 lbs.

Armor, +1, +2, or +3

Armor (light, medium, or heavy), rare (+1), very rare (+2), or legendary (+3)

You have a bonus to AC while wearing this armor, the bonus is determined by its rarity.

When creating magical armor, consider using rare materials to describe these powerful armors. Of course, traditionally strong materials could be found in much lower quality. Use the following list as a guideline:

Light Armor

Rare (+1). Chitin, Mithril
Very Rare (+2). Elven
Legendary (+3). Dragonhide, Glass

Medium Armor

Rare (+1). Dreugh, Bonemold
Very Rare (+2). Stahlrim, Orcish
Legendary (+3). Dragonscale

Heavy Armor

Rare (+1). Dwemer, Adamantium
Very Rare (+2). Ebony
Legendary (+3). Daedric, Dragonplate