Arylex's Glorious Half-Plate

This item was created from the shed scales of Arylex, a Blue Dragon who organizes a gladiatorial combat arena of the lesser races for the entertainment of Dragon Society. He commissioned this suit of half-plate for a barbarian champion who pleased him. 

This is a sentient armor that requires its wearer to Rage at least once every time the armor is donned. If the wearer does not Rage at least once while the armor is worn, then it will refuse to come off until they do so. The only communication this armor gives to its wearer is a desire to Rage. It perceives any moving thing within 60 feet as a reason to rage. It will not communicate the presence or whereabouts of creatures the wearer is unaware of, only that the armor wants to rage. 

Once per Rage, the wearer may take the Dash action as a bonus action, provided they make a melee attack against creature at the end of their movement. At 6th level, the character has advantage on this attack. At 11th level, if this attack hits, it is considered a critical hit. At 16th level, this attack automatically deals maximum damage on the weapon's damage roll (weapon damage only, other damage granted by magical bonuses is rolled normally). 

In addition, at 6th level, this armor grants a +1 to AC. At 11th, this becomes +2. At 16th, this becomes a +3. 

Half plate consists of shaped metal plates that cover most of the wearer's body. It does not include leg protection beyond simple greaves that are attached with leather straps.

Notes: Ability to Rage, Buff, Combat, Stealth Disadvantage