Armor Class Items [Archive] - Wizards Community

Armor Class Items [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
heavenisme
03-11-08, 02:27 PM I need to find an item that gives mage armor, shield, force screen, or internal armor. My character cannot wear armor, so I am looking for an item that can provide a normal AC benifit.

Does anyone know os an item that provides AC benifit?
Fireclave
03-11-08, 03:08 PM There's quite a few items like that. The most common ones being:

Bracers of Armor
Ring of Protection
Bracers of Dexterity
Amulet of Natural Armor
Monk's Belt

If your character can't wear armor because he's a arcane caster, a twillight mithral chain shirt would work, and can be worn by a spellcaster with any penalties, including ASF. The twillight property is in the PH2.
StevenO
03-11-08, 05:54 PM If you are looking for an "armor" bonus but can't wear any (monk) then your only option is Bracers of Armor.

Failing that you may want to get a friendly caster something that can cast Mage Armor on you multiple times. Granted the +1 and +2 Bracers are cheaper getting a Wand of Mage Armor cast at 8th level is only 6000 gp which amounts to 120 per charge for eight hours of use with a +4 armor bonus while 9000 gp gets you +3 Bracers.

If you are just looking for ways to increase your AC without concern for the type of bonus Firecave has good suggestions.
groveborn
03-11-08, 06:11 PM Bracers of Armor, as mentioned, as well as Robe of the Archmagi. In fact, using the guidelines from the DMG, you may enhance any "wondrous item" into having an AC bonus up to 10, plus an additional 5 in non-numeric enhancements. Check the rules for epic crafting for that.

Also, a weapon with the defending quality is quite useful. You can use all your bonus (up to +5 for non-epic weapons) as AC instead of attack. You can use several of these at once to boost your AC high. There's a fun thread about it in the magic section.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
heavenisme 03-11-08, 02:27 PM	I need to find an item that gives mage armor, shield, force screen, or internal armor. My character cannot wear armor, so I am looking for an item that can provide a normal AC benifit. Does anyone know os an item that provides AC benifit?
Fireclave 03-11-08, 03:08 PM	There's quite a few items like that. The most common ones being: Bracers of Armor Ring of Protection Bracers of Dexterity Amulet of Natural Armor Monk's Belt If your character can't wear armor because he's a arcane caster, a twillight mithral chain shirt would work, and can be worn by a spellcaster with any penalties, including ASF. The twillight property is in the PH2.
StevenO 03-11-08, 05:54 PM	If you are looking for an "armor" bonus but can't wear any (monk) then your only option is Bracers of Armor. Failing that you may want to get a friendly caster something that can cast Mage Armor on you multiple times. Granted the +1 and +2 Bracers are cheaper getting a Wand of Mage Armor cast at 8th level is only 6000 gp which amounts to 120 per charge for eight hours of use with a +4 armor bonus while 9000 gp gets you +3 Bracers. If you are just looking for ways to increase your AC without concern for the type of bonus Firecave has good suggestions.
groveborn 03-11-08, 06:11 PM	Bracers of Armor, as mentioned, as well as Robe of the Archmagi. In fact, using the guidelines from the DMG, you may enhance any "wondrous item" into having an AC bonus up to 10, plus an additional 5 in non-numeric enhancements. Check the rules for epic crafting for that. Also, a weapon with the defending quality is quite useful. You can use all your bonus (up to +5 for non-epic weapons) as AC instead of attack. You can use several of these at once to boost your AC high. There's a fun thread about it in the magic section.