Armor (any light, medium, or heavy), rare (requires attunement)
You have Resistance to one type of damage while you wear this armor. The DM chooses the type or determines it randomly by rolling on the following table.
| d10 | Damage Type |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acid |
| 2 | Cold |
| 3 | Fire |
| 4 | Force |
| 5 | Lightning |
| 6 | Necrotic |
| 7 | Poison |
| 8 | Psychic |
| 9 | Radiant |
| 10 | Thunder |
Applicable Armor:
| Name | Type | AC | Strength | Stealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padded | Light | 11 + Dex modifier | -- | Disadvantage |
| Leather | Light | 11 + Dex modifier | -- | -- |
| Studded Leather | Light | 12 + Dex modifier | -- | -- |
| Hide | Medium | 12 + Dex modifier (max 2) | -- | -- |
| Chain Shirt | Medium | 13 + Dex modifier (max 2) | -- | -- |
| Scale Mail | Medium | 14 + Dex modifier (max 2) | -- | Disadvantage |
| Breastplate | Medium | 14 + Dex modifier (max 2) | -- | -- |
| Half Plate | Medium | 15 + Dex modifier (max 2) | -- | Disadvantage |
| Ring Mail | Heavy | 14 | -- | Disadvantage |
| Chain Mail | Heavy | 16 | Strength 13 | Disadvantage |
| Splint | Heavy | 17 | Strength 15 | Disadvantage |
| Plate | Heavy | 18 | Strength 15 | Disadvantage |
Notes: Resistance: Acid, Resistance: Cold, Resistance: Fire, Resistance: Force, Resistance: Lightning, Resistance: Necrotic, Resistance: Poison, Resistance: Psychic, Resistance: Radiant, Resistance: Thunder, Combat, Warding
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Posted Sep 6, 2018Why is this suit of armor rare? There are uncommon items that provide resistance as well as other things. It seems like this should be uncommon.
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Posted Nov 5, 2018So I went through and double checked, the only uncommon item that doesn't require attunement and provides resistance is the potion of resistance. But that's only for 1 hour.
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Posted Mar 28, 2021can it be +2 or +3?
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Posted Apr 10, 2021If the DM allows it
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Posted May 16, 2021I'm right there with you. A single damage type resistance in 5e is basically worthless unless the DM chooses to make it useful. The majority of the damage types are almost not worth even thinking about.
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Posted Apr 24, 2022I'm kinda praying for this. I'm a Paladin with a fireball-happy sorcerer.
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Posted Jul 28, 2023I don't see why not! The DM has full control, so if he or she allows it, it can! (this is why i love D&D)
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Posted Jul 28, 2023As a fellow Paladin, I can relate to this.
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Posted Jul 30, 2023If the Dm makes it so, yes
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Posted Apr 25, 2024pretty good it will be okay for my bear :what the sigma
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Posted Jan 17, 2025This probably should not require attunement, considering the Ring of Resistance no longer does. An oversight?
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Posted Sep 10, 2025I'd rather a +1 armor that DOESN'T require Attunement!!!