Plate Armor

Heavy armor

• Armor Class: 18
• Strength: Requires 15 STR.
• Stealth: The wearer has disadvantage on Stealth (DEX) checks.
• Cost: 1,500 gp
• Weight: 65.0 lbs.

Plate consists of shaped, interlocking metal plates to cover the entire body. A suit of plate includes gauntlets, heavy leather boots, a visored helmet, and thick layers of padding underneath the armor. Buckles and straps distribute the weight over the body.

Source: Player’s Handbook p. 145. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules (2014)