D&D 5E (2014) Best Armor in D&D

[AaronOfBarbaria]

The best armor? A good sense of humor, of course.

 

[Plaguescarred]

Splint armor is also gold, for it comes with device used for support or immobilization of a limb or the spine in event of critical injury.

 

[Spookykid]

Wait what, scale mail doesnt give you advantage on climb checks? Been doing that wrong,
at least it looks like its fashioned after a reptile

 

[LapBandit]

Half-plate. 15AC + Dex, no Stealth disadvantage. Best feature-wise for most adventurers.

 

[Dorian_Grey]

I like my characters to be merchants - so I usually wear scale mail. That way I am always ready to weigh coins on my scales, and make sure they're really gold.

 

[flametitan]

Half plate is probably the best way for a Dex based character to get AC, if they're willing to spend the feat for it.

AC of Full plate, but at half the cost, no STR requirement (Lighter for those who use encumbrance instead), and no stealth penalty.

You lose the Damage reduction feat, but you can't have it all.

 

[Li Shenron]

Can't beat chain mail in coolness!

 

[lowkey13]

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[TwoSix]

The late, beloved brigandine. Lots of crunchy without the pinchy.

 

[BookBarbarian]

Half-plate. 15AC + Dex, no Stealth disadvantage. Best feature-wise for most adventurers.

Half-Plate does have stealth disadvantage unless it's mithril.