Re: Make ALL Armor Useful
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:16 pm
On that note, why not make all material types a bit more useful as well? Does anyone even make use of Dark Steel armor? How about you make it increase the Armor Rating and Dex bonus by 1, making it stronger than Mithral but lighter than Iron. And have Adamantine increase the Armor Rating by 2 but no change to the dex bonus. But, if you decided to keep the /3 DR, also increase it's weight to counter balance. Adamantine will then become the armor of choice for the muscle heads.
We can also do the same with the hide materials. With dragon hide, change the bonus from a +3 AC bonus to a direct increase to the armor rating. The same goes for Salamander, Umber Hulk, and Wyvern hides with their AC bonus respectively . Here's some examples:
We can also do the same with the hide materials. With dragon hide, change the bonus from a +3 AC bonus to a direct increase to the armor rating. The same goes for Salamander, Umber Hulk, and Wyvern hides with their AC bonus respectively . Here's some examples:
Why does Mithral have to be the best? Ironically, Dragon Hide should be the best because it has the highest DC for crafting at 30. I think Mithral's crafting DC is just around 15.Wyvern Full Plate* Change the armor's weight directly to save on enchantment slots.
Heavy
AC Bonus: 10
Maximum Dexterity Bonus: 1
Arcane Spell Failure: 35%
Armor Check Penalty: -6
+4 Saving Throws vs. Poison
20% Weight Reduction *
Dragon Half-Plate
Heavy
AC Bonus: 10
Maximum Dexterity Bonus: 2
Arcane Spell Failure: 30%
Armor Check Penalty: -5
20/- Fire DR
20% Weight Reduction *
Dark Steel Banded Mail
Medium
AC Bonus: 7
Maximum Dexterity Bonus: 4
Arcane Spell Failure: 25%
Armor Check Penalty: -4
5/- Acid DR
Adamantine Breastplate
Medium
AC Bonus: 7
Maximum Dexterity Bonus: 4
Arcane Spell Failure: 25%
Armor Check Penalty: -4
(3/- DR w/ 20% Weight Increase) *
Salamander (Hide) Armor
Medium
AC Bonus: 4
Maximum Dexterity Bonus: 6
Arcane Spell Failure: 20%
Armor Check Penalty: -3
10/- Fire DR
40% Weight Reduction *
Adamantine Chain Shirt
Light
AC Bonus: 6
Maximum Dexterity Bonus: 5
Arcane Spell Failure: 15%
Armor Check Penalty: -2
(3/- DR w/ 20% Weight Increase) *
Studded Salamander Armor
Light
AC Bonus: 3
Maximum Dexterity Bonus: 6
Arcane Spell Failure: 10%
Armor Check Penalty: -1
10/- Fire DR
40% Weight Reduction *
Heavy Umber Hulk Shield
AC Bonus: 4
Arcane Spell Failure: 15%
Armor Check Penalty: -2
Immunity: Mind Affecting Spells