All Questions
Tagged with armor-class adnd-2e
7
questions
8
votes
3
answers
715
views
Do Bracers of Defense stack with a shield?
In AD&D (1e or 2e) would Bracers of Defense stack with a shield?
The relevant text from the AD&D DMG (p. 139) is:
Their magic bestows an effective armor class equal to actually wearing armor ...
- 6,813
9
votes
1
answer
4k
views
In the first "Eye of the Beholder" game, does lower AC mean the target is harder to hit?
I am not sure whether character adjustment in the first Eye of the Beholder game works accurately. I see that AC depends only on DEX:
DEX
AC (Human Male)
3
14
4
13
5
12
6
11
7–14
10
15
9
16
8
...
- 201
51
votes
8
answers
14k
views
How do I explain to an AD&D player that items that increase Armor Class in D&D 5e are overpowered?
Context:
I have recently started a campaign with a new player that comes from an AD&D background. He wishes to convert and import his character to the campaign. We did this once, and I helped him ...
- 1,045
7
votes
1
answer
3k
views
How does a monster's AC from AD&D/2e relate to AC in D&D 5th Edition?
I want to adapt several creatures from AD&D/2e so I can use them in 5e.
Is there an easy way to translate Armour Class from AD&D/2e to AC in 5e?
I'm looking for a formula if possible.
...
- 9,790
2
votes
1
answer
132
views
How does the AC value of helmets in Player's Option: Combat & Tactics work?
Page 128 of Player's Option: Combat & Tactics (book number 2149) gives an overview of the Armor Class of various types of armor and pieces of armor so you can assemble your own suit of armor. ...
- 15.6k
4
votes
1
answer
166
views
Where do I find a monster's AC bonus from high dexterity?
There are a couple of ways for a creature to lose its dexterity bonus to armor class. I am used to 3rd/4th/5th monster manuals, where dexterity values are given, but in AD&D 2e I can't find those ...
- 2,156
3
votes
1
answer
949
views
What AC do Bracers of Defence count as for the Weapon Type vs. Armor Type rules?
How do Bracers of Defence affect Base AC in regards to Weapon type vs. Armor type?
I play in a campaign that is centered around the Player’s Option series (which might be considered 2.5th edition) ...
- 31