> [!infobox|left wikipedia] > # Chain Mail > ![[PHB chain mail.webp|cover hsmall]] > ##### Armour Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Category** | Heavy Armour | > | **AC** | 16 | > | **Strength Requirement** | 13 | > | **Stealth Checks** | Disadvantage | > ##### Item Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Weight** | 55 lbs. | > | **Cost** | 75 GP | # Description Made of interlocking metal rings, chain mail includes a layer of quilted fabric worn underneath the mail to prevent chafing and to cushion the impact of blows. The suit includes gauntlets. If your Strength score is less than 13, your Speed is reduced by 10 feet while wearing Chain Mail. As Heavy Armour, it takes 10 minutes to don Chain Mail and 5 minutes to doff it. If you wear Chain Mail and lack proficiency in Heavy Armour, you have Disadvantage on any D20 Test that involves Strength or Dexterity. # Credit Rules information taken from the _Player's Handbook (2024)_; description taken from the _Player's Handbook (2014)_. Image source: _Player's Handbook (2024)_, page 218