I think I have a balanced defense bonus and armor system set up [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Sundragon

08-08-05, 08:45 AM
Defense Rules:

Not Wearing Armor

Normal

10 + Dexterity modifier (if any) + class defense bonus (in unearthed arcana) + equipment bonus (any magical items carried) + size modifier = AC

Flanked

10 + Dexterity modifier (if any) + class defense bonus (in unearthed arcana) + equipment bonus (any magical items carried) + size modifier = AC

Flatfooted

10 + equipment bonus (any magical items carried) + size modifier = AC


Wearing Armor

Normal

10 + Dexterity modifier (if any) + *½ class defense bonus (in unearthed arcana) + equipment bonus (any armor or shield worn) + size modifier = AC

Flanked

10 + Dexterity modifier (if any) + *½ class defense bonus (in unearthed arcana) + equipment bonus (any armor but no shield bonus) + size modifier = AC

Flatfooted

10 + equipment bonus (any armor but no shield bonus) + size modifier = AC

*all fractions rounded down

Any thoughts?