> [!infobox|left wikipedia] > # Splint Armour > ![[PHB splint armour.webp|cover hsmall]] > ##### Armour Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Category** | Heavy Armour | > | **AC** | 17 | > | **Strength Requirement** | 15 | > | **Stealth Checks** | Disadvantage | > ##### Item Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Weight** | 60 lbs. | > | **Cost** | 200 GP | # Description This armour is made of narrow vertical strips of metal rivetted to a backing of leather that is worn over cloth padding. Flexible chain mail protects the joints. If your Strength score is less than 15, your Speed is reduced by 10 feet while wearing Splint Armour. As Heavy Armour, it takes 10 minutes to don Splint Armour and 5 minutes to doff it. If you wear Splint Armour 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