> [!infobox|left wikipedia] > # Scale Mail > ![[PHB scale mail.webp|cover hsmall]] > ##### Armour Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Category** | Medium Armour | > | **AC** | 14 + DEX modifier (max 2) | > | **Strength Requirement** | — | > | **Stealth Checks** | Disadvantage | > ##### Item Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Weight** | 45 lbs. | > | **Cost** | 50 GP | # Description This armour consists of a coat and leggings (and perhaps a separate skirt) of leather covered with overlapping pieces of metal, much like the scales of a fish. The suit includes gauntlets. As Medium Armour, it takes 5 minutes to don Scale Mail and 1 minute to doff it. If you wear Scale Mail and lack proficiency in Medium 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