How do I figure out my Touch AC and Flat-Footed AC? [Archive] - Wizards Community

How do I figure out my Touch AC and Flat-Footed AC? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Bolomang
08-29-07, 04:27 AM ^^^Already asked the question...
bobothechimp
08-29-07, 04:31 AM Read the rulebooks. They have these neat little glossaries in the back. If that's not enough, they even have these fun indexes right after them.
DrMorganes
08-29-07, 07:56 AM To clarify:

AC is the sum of the various AC bonuses, plus 10. You knew that already.
Touch AC is the same, minus any bonuses from your actual armor and/or shield. The point here is someone is just trying to touch you, not actually penetrate your armor to do you bodily harm with something sharp.
Flat-footed AC is the same as 1), minus your DEX bonus (if any) and relevant Dodge bonuses (if any). Remember that the armor you wear may limit how much of your DEX bonus you are allowed to apply to your AC.

Examples:

Mack the Knife (a rogue) is wearing +2 studded leather armor, has an effective DEX of 20 DEX (+5 bonus), a +2 Ring of Protection, a +1 Amulet of Natural Armor, and a custom item grating a +2 Dodge Bonus to AC. His normal AC is 10+3+5+2+1+2, or 22.

His touch AC discounts the +3 bonus from his Armor and the +1 bonus from his amulet, for a total of 18.

If Mack gets caught flat-footed, he loses his DEX and Dodge bonuses to AC until his initiative comes up. Until then, his AC drops to 15!
Kouk
08-29-07, 12:03 PM Touch: 10 + size modifier (0 for medium, +1 for small) + Deflection bonus + Dexterity modifier. Sometimes miscellaneous bonuses also apply from spells or special items or class features. Dodge bonuses are also common.

Touch AC is how hard it is to just Touch your character when he is trying to not be touched.

Flat-Footed: 10 + size modifier + Armor bonus + Shield bonus + Deflection bonus. Some miscellaneous bonuses might also apply from spells or items. Dodge bonuses don't apply because they require you to be able to react to the threats.

Flat Footed AC is the same as your normal AC, without the Dexterity bonus (Dex penalties still apply). You lose your Dex bonus because you can't react properly to an attack you are not aware of.

EDIT: If you list everything about your character (race, class, level, ability scores, feats, all equipment you wear, etc) we can just tell you your AC values if you still need help.
_Jayne_Cobb_
08-29-07, 01:25 PM The way the rules tell you.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Bolomang 08-29-07, 04:27 AM	^^^Already asked the question...
bobothechimp 08-29-07, 04:31 AM	Read the rulebooks. They have these neat little glossaries in the back. If that's not enough, they even have these fun indexes right after them.
DrMorganes 08-29-07, 07:56 AM	To clarify: AC is the sum of the various AC bonuses, plus 10. You knew that already. Touch AC is the same, minus any bonuses from your actual armor and/or shield. The point here is someone is just trying to touch you, not actually penetrate your armor to do you bodily harm with something sharp. Flat-footed AC is the same as 1), minus your DEX bonus (if any) and relevant Dodge bonuses (if any). Remember that the armor you wear may limit how much of your DEX bonus you are allowed to apply to your AC. Examples: Mack the Knife (a rogue) is wearing +2 studded leather armor, has an effective DEX of 20 DEX (+5 bonus), a +2 Ring of Protection, a +1 Amulet of Natural Armor, and a custom item grating a +2 Dodge Bonus to AC. His normal AC is 10+3+5+2+1+2, or 22. His touch AC discounts the +3 bonus from his Armor and the +1 bonus from his amulet, for a total of 18. If Mack gets caught flat-footed, he loses his DEX and Dodge bonuses to AC until his initiative comes up. Until then, his AC drops to 15!
Kouk 08-29-07, 12:03 PM	Touch: 10 + size modifier (0 for medium, +1 for small) + Deflection bonus + Dexterity modifier. Sometimes miscellaneous bonuses also apply from spells or special items or class features. Dodge bonuses are also common. Touch AC is how hard it is to just Touch your character when he is trying to not be touched. Flat-Footed: 10 + size modifier + Armor bonus + Shield bonus + Deflection bonus. Some miscellaneous bonuses might also apply from spells or items. Dodge bonuses don't apply because they require you to be able to react to the threats. Flat Footed AC is the same as your normal AC, without the Dexterity bonus (Dex penalties still apply). You lose your Dex bonus because you can't react properly to an attack you are not aware of. EDIT: If you list everything about your character (race, class, level, ability scores, feats, all equipment you wear, etc) we can just tell you your AC values if you still need help.
_Jayne_Cobb_ 08-29-07, 01:25 PM	The way the rules tell you.