Elven chain shirt

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#1

NirvanS

Dec 11, 2014 19:36:31

in the DMG, it states it has a +1 bonus to AC.

Does that mean if it is a magical +1 chain shirt, your AC is improved by 2 compared to regular chain shirt?

#2

Novacat

Dec 11, 2014 20:03:15

The Elven chain shirt in the DMG is a +1 item. If you add another +1 on it, it will be a +2 item, because math.

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NirvanS

Novacat wrote:
#4

Novacat

Dec 11, 2014 21:16:52

None of the magic armor or weapons with properties state the bonus in the title. If there's a bonus, it's in the description.

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NirvanS

 

Novacat wrote:
#6

Mischiefincdm

Dec 11, 2014 21:57:02

Chain Shirt is a type of medium armor (AC 13). The elven chain shirt grants you proficiency with this armor, so it can be worn by anyone. It is also +1 meaning your base AC is 14 plus any dex bonus to the max allowed for medium armor (2 or 3).

 

#7

Plaguescarred4

Dec 12, 2014 6:44:36

Novacat wrote:
#8

Novacat

Dec 12, 2014 7:29:53

Plaguescarred4 wrote:
#9

Badasterisk

Dec 12, 2014 19:25:24 		In order to accentuate the rarity (and power) of magic, I houserule that +1 is the finest craftsmanship (particularly dwarven and elven), +2 is rare or special materials (mithril, adamantite, etc.), and +3 is magically imbued. Of course, this is only for flat bonuses. Items with special properties (flaming sword, returning thrown weapon, etc.) are always magical.
#10

cowleymen

Dec 12, 2014 19:57:18

Do you still count those finely crafted and special material weapons count as magical for over comming magical resistance?

#11

Badasterisk

Dec 12, 2014 22:23:29 		Yes.
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NirvanS

One more question, in older D&D versions, Elven chain didn't hinder dex bonus to AC or stealth. It doesn't specify for Dex modifier to AC. The description states you can wear this even if not proficient in medium armor.

 

 

For Mithral Armor, it clearly states that it doesn't hinder Dex (Stealth) checks. I take that as it imposes max +2 Dex modifier to AC.

 

 

So, what protocol should be reccomended for Elven Chain Dex modifier bonus to AC?

 

 

 

 

#13

AaronOfBarbaria

Dec 13, 2014 18:14:42 		Elven chain uses the same stats as the armor it says it functions as, except that it has a +1 AC and grants it's wearer proficiency with it
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NirvanS

 

AaronOfBarbaria wrote: