Heavy Armor - typically covers the whole body including the entire arm, hands, thighs, shins, calves, feet, neck and head. Only 1 type of Heavy Armor can be worn. However, 1 Light Armor and 1 Heavy Armor MUST be worn together to stack AC bonuses. This also causes Disadvantages to stack and you must take the lowest of the Dex Maximums (which is 0 for all Heavy Armor). So, if a person wears Padded Armor and Ring Mail, they receive +10 AC but have a Dex Max of 0, Athletics and Acrobatics Disadvantages (except Shove. Shove action receives no Disadvantage). Heavy Armor cannot be worn together with Medium Armor.
Ring Mail - a personal armor constructed as series of metallic rings sewn to a fabric or leather foundation. AC +7 (Dex Max 0). Athletics (except Shove) and Acrobatics Disadvantage. The rings are sewn into the fabric, so they do not jangle or clang, making Ring Mail a potential Heavy Armor stealth alternative, not providing Disadvantage for Stealth. As mentioned with Hide Armor, select versions which specify they can be used by druids are made of non-metal rings. Also, -5 feet of movement due to weight and encumbrance. Weight 40 lbs. 30 gp.
Chain Mail - like Chain Shirt except that it covers the legs and arms as well as an armored hood covering the neck and head. Everything but the hands, feet and face are covered. It is also rather heavy, so although it is flexible, the weight makes it not as easy to move around in. Still, it is more maneuverable than other Heavy Armors. AC +8 (Dex Max 0). Athletics (except Shove), Acrobatics and Stealth Disadvantage. Weight 60 lbs. 125 gp.
Splint Armor - is armor consisting of strips of metal ("splints") attached to a cloth or leather backing. AC +9 (Dex Max 0). Athletics (except Shove) and Acrobatics Disadvantage. The splints are sewn into the fabric, so they do not jangle or clang, making Splint Armor a potential Heavy Armor stealth alternative, not providing Disadvantage for Stealth. As mentioned with Hide Armor, select versions which specify they can be used by druids are made of non-metal splints. Also, -10 feet of movement due to weight and encumbrance. Weight 60 lbs. 200 gp.
Plate Armor - a full suit of personal body armor made from bronze, iron, or steel plates (or other metals like Adamantine), culminating in the iconic suit of armor entirely encasing the wearer. AC +10 (Dex Max 0). Athletics (except Shove), Acrobatics, Stealth and Perception Disadvantage. Because the individual is fully covered, including neck and head, it is difficult to see via peripheral vision. Thus, Perception is also hindered. Also, -10 feet of movement due to weight and encumbrance. Weight 70 lbs. 500 gp.
