Leather Armor Recipes

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.

Fleece is a dense, fluffy mass of wool, warm and springy in hand. Often worn as a cloak or layered beneath other garments, it carries the earthy scent of open pastures and the comforting sense of home. The thick wool insulates against the chill, evoking the warmth of a well-tended hearth or a sheltered barn on a snowy night.

Fleece

Armor (light)

When worn, fleece grants a +1 bonus to saving throws against cold weather effects. This applies to both magical and nonmagical sources of cold that call for a saving throw, such as environmental hazards, blizzards, or spells like cone of cold. Fleece does not stack with other items that provide resistance or saving throw bonuses against cold unless otherwise stated.

AC: No AC Changes

Weight: 3 lb.

Leather armor is crafted from tanned animal hide, shaped and hardened for flexibility and modest protection. Favored by scouts and rogues, it strikes a balance between mobility and defense while remaining quiet enough for stealth.

Leather Armor

Armor (light)

The breastplate and shoulder protectors of this armor are made of leather that has been stiffened by being boiled in oil. The rest of the armor is made of softer and more flexible materials.

AC: 11 + Dex modifier

Weight: 10

Studded leather is reinforced with metal rivets or small plates sewn into the hide, improving its ability to deflect blows without sacrificing movement. Common among adventurers, it offers better protection than plain leather while still allowing for agility and discretion.

Studded Leather Armor

Armor (light)

Made from tough but flexible leather, studded leather is reinforced with close-set rivets or spikes.

AC: 12 + Dex modifier

Weight: 13

Padded armor is made of quilted cloth layers stitched together for basic protection. Though affordable and easy to repair, it offers limited defense and can restrict movement due to its bulk. It’s often worn by those who need something between them and a blade.

Padded Armor

Armor (light)

Padded armor consists of quilted layers of cloth and batting.

AC: 11 + Dex Modifier

Stealth: Disadvantage

Weight: 8