Armor (studded leather), rare (requires attunement by a Bard)

AC: 12 + DEX

Worn as a theatrical, bedazzled performer’s outfit with reinforced arcane weaves and radiant studs.
You have a +2 bonus to AC while wearing this armor.

📌 Appearance:

A flamboyant, semi-formal set of shimmering studded leather armor tailored like a stage performer’s jacket and pants. The tiny studs glimmer like starlight and softly resonate with ambient music. The fabric never stains, creases, or smells, no matter how hard you party.

 

Magical Properties:

 

 

 

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Encore Armor

 

 

Once per long rest, if you are reduced to 0 HP while wearing this armor, you instead drop to 1 HP and immediately cast Thunderwave at 1st level (centered on yourself, no slot required).

 

• The Thunderwave causes a burst of magical starlight and sound, dealing thunder damage and pushing enemies back.
• You then gain advantage on your next Performance check within the next minute.

 

 

“Not dead—just dropping the beat.”

 

 

 

 

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Stage Presence

 

 

While wearing this armor, you gain:

 

• +1 bonus to Charisma (Performance) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks
• You can cast Thaumaturgy at will, but only for:
• Enhancing your voice
• Creating harmless lighting/color effects
• Causing your outfit to shimmer or pulse with beat-synced rhythm

 

 

 

 

 

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Glamour Strut (Recharge 5–6)

 

 

As a bonus action, you may activate the suit’s glamor:

 

• For 1 minute, you emit a dazzling aura of light, glitter, and shifting illusions
• Enemies within 10 ft. of you have disadvantage on opportunity attacks
• You have advantage on Dexterity (Performance or Acrobatics) checks made to avoid being grappled, restrained, or shoved

 

 

Combine with Bardic Flourishes for extra panache.

 

 

 

 

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Stylish Defense

 

 

The armor counts as magical. When a creature misses you with a melee attack, you may use your reaction to perform a flourish dodge—make a Performance check contested by their Insight:

 

• On a success, you may move 5 feet without provoking opportunity attacks.

 

 

 

 

 

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Appraisal Value:

 

 

• Base Market: ~2,200 gp
• Performance Troupe/Collector: Up to 3,000–3,500 gp
• May grant fame, performance bookings, or provoke envy from rivals

 

 

 

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

Notes: Bonus: Armor Class, Bonus: Performance, Bonus: Persuasion, Combat, Warding