Breastplate

Breastplate Level 0

Price 8 gp
Armor Category Medium
Group Plate
Bulk 2
AC Bonus 4
Dex.Cap. 1
Check Penalty -2
Speed Penalty -5 ft.
Strength 16

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Though referred to as a Breastplate, this type of armor consists of several pieces of or armor that protect the torso, chest, neck, and sometimes the hips and lower legs. It strategically grants some of the protection of plate while allowing greater flexibility and speed. Certain class features can grant you additional benefits with certain armors. This is called an armor specialization effect. The exact effect depends on which armor group your armor belongs to, as listed below. Only medium and heavy armors have armor specialization effects.: The sturdy plate provides no purchase for a cutting edge. You gain resistance to slashing damage equal to 1 + the value of the armor's potency rune for medium armor, or 2 + the value of the armor's potency rune for heavy armor.

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Source Core Rulebook