> [!infobox|left wikipedia] > # Plate Armour > ![[PHB plate armour.webp|cover hsmall]] > ##### Armour Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Category** | Heavy Armour | > | **AC** | 18 | > | **Strength Requirement** | 15 | > | **Stealth Checks** | Disadvantage | > ##### Item Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Weight** | 65 lbs. | > | **Cost** | 1500 GP | # Description Plate consists of shaped, interlocking metal plates to cover the entire body. A suit of plate includes gauntlets, heavy leather boots, a visored helmet, and thick layers of padding underneath the armour. Buckles and straps distribute the weight over the body. If your Strength score is less than 15, your Speed is reduced by 10 feet while wearing Plate. As Heavy Armour, it takes 10 minutes to don Plate and 5 minutes to doff it. If you wear Plate 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