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Armor is how you protect yourself from physical danger in combat. Whether you're wearing sturdy plate mail or just dodging quickly in leather, your Armor Class (AC) determines how hard it is for enemies to hit you. The higher your AC, the harder you are to strike.
You can increase your AC by wearing armor or using a shield. Some characters also gain bonuses from Dexterity or special class features. Not every character needs to wear heavy gear—what matters most is finding the right balance between mobility and protection for your playstyle.
There are four main types of armor:
Light Armor – Flexible and great for fast, agile characters
Medium Armor – A mix of mobility and defense
Heavy Armor – High protection, less movement
Shields – Add a flat +2 bonus to AC when equipped
Each piece of armor lists the AC it provides, what bonuses you can add (like Dexterity), and whether it slows you down or makes noise. Choose the setup that matches how you want to fight—quick and evasive, solid and balanced, or a walking fortress.
Crafting Armor Guide Example
Crafting Armor Guide Example
This is the same Guide as on this page: Crafting Guide
Let's go over how to craft on RPDND. We use a system we called Simple Crafting. This utilizes pre-made recipes that are available in-game & the recipes are posted here on the website as well. All recipes are sorted by the Toolkit required to craft them. Toolkits can be purchased at an Admin Shop.
Tip: Use the website's search function to find things you need for crafting!
Step One
Step One
Step one is always knowing what you are attempting to craft. For this example let's attempt to craft Leather Armor.
Let's go ahead and search or go to the Light Armor Recipes page under Weapons. If you are confused what a Light Armor is, feel free to look below for a description.
Step Two
Step Two
Locate the Leather Armor recipe on the page and check to see what type of crafting you will need to do. Make sure you use the correct utility block. In this case, a Crafting Table.
Step Three
Step Three
First thing we have to make is a Box of Rivets. This item requires 1 thing:
5 Small Iron Nuggets!
Small Iron Nuggets are located on Intro to Smithing
To get Small Iron Nuggets you will need to go to the Mines and dig it up from inside one of the "Dirty" Lootboxes. To open the Dirty Lootboxes you will need a Bucket of Water in one hand and place each lootbox in a crafting bench! Keep opening until you get what you need! Don't worry about the other things for now, but they will be useful for other recipes!
Step Four
Step Four
Second thing we have to make is a Fine Leather Sheet. This item requires a few, yet fairly simple, steps:
3. You need Leather! Leather can be found in a multitude of ways, but the most common is through killing Animals.
4. Once you have your 4 Leather, craft it into a Raw Hide
5. Try for yourself to follow the rest of the steps into making a Fine Leather Sheet! All of the steps can be found on the Intro to Leatherworking page!
Don't forget that you need 2 of these!
Step Five
Step Five
6. Last but not least, we need a Leather Strap. The recipe can be found also on the Intro to Leatherworking page!
7. This one, thankfully is nice and easy. All you need is a Stonecutter and a singular piece of Leather to make. And don't worry, it will give you the exact amount required to complete this recipe!
Step Six
Step Six
8. Go ahead and put all of the things we made together into one Crafting Bench, exactly as shown in the images.
9. You have officially made your first Leather Armor!
Different types of Armor
Different types of Armor
In Dungeons & Dragons, armor helps protect your character from incoming damage, and just like weapons, it comes in many forms. Each type of armor has its own strengths, limitations, and requirements. The three main categories are:
Light Armor – Offers basic protection without restricting movement. Ideal for agile characters.
Medium Armor – Provides solid defense with some trade-off in stealth and speed. Great for balanced fighters.
Heavy Armor – Delivers the highest protection but can slow you down and make stealth difficult. Best for front-line tanks.
Shields – Used in one hand to boost your Armor Class by +2. A reliable option for defense-focused characters.
Wearing the right armor, and knowing when to use a shield, can make all the difference. Some armor and shields require proficiency, so be sure to check what your character is trained to use before heading into danger.
Light armor is perfect for staying quick and nimble while still offering basic protection. It’s made from flexible materials like leather or cloth and doesn’t get in the way of sneaking, moving fast, or dodging attacks. You still get to add your full Dexterity bonus to your Armor Class, making it a great fit for agile characters.
Examples: Padded, Leather, Studded Leather
Medium armor gives you more defense than light armor without fully sacrificing mobility. It’s ideal for adventurers who want a balance between speed and toughness. You still get to add some of your Dexterity bonus to your AC, up to +2, while gaining stronger protection overall.
Examples: Hide, Chain Shirt, Scale Mail, Breastplate, Half Plate
This is the strongest type of armor, designed for absorbing serious hits. It doesn’t rely on Dexterity for protection, so it’s a good match for tanky characters who want to stand their ground. It’s heavier and noisier, but it makes up for that with high AC.
Examples: Ring Mail, Chain Mail, Splint, Plate
Shields are a simple way to boost your defense. When equipped in one hand, they add +2 to your Armor Class and can be used alongside most one-handed weapons. They’re light, reliable, and don’t require any special crafting knowledge. Just materials and a steady hand.
Examples: Shield
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