What does class armor do?

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What does Armour class do?

In Dungeons and Dragons, your armor class, or AC, represents your defense against attacks from monsters. NetHack borrows this concept; as in older editions of D&D, a lower AC is better than a higher one. A character with no armor or protection has AC 10. It is best to reduce your AC below 0.

How do you use Armor Class?

Base Armor Class for unarmored player characters is 10. Add your Dexterity Modifier to the base 10 for your total. If you wear Armor, replace the 10 with the Base AC of that Armor Type. For Light and Medium Armor, you can still add your Dexterity modifier to this number.

Why is it called Armor Class?

Armor Class is a type of Difficulty Class The difficulty class you need to meet for attack rolls is called the Armor Class because usually, for player characters, the main way to determine this number is based on what armor they are wearing.

How does armor work in DND?

If you wear armor that you lack Proficiency with, you have disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or Attack roll that involves Strength or Dexterity, and you can't cast Spells. Armor Class (AC): Armor protects its wearer from attacks. The armor (and shield) you wear determines your base Armor Class.

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