Well, we've spent quite a while trying to figure out how *exactly* armour class works, and we think we've figured it out, sorta.
A tentative speculation, is that for the Warrior class, your natural AC goes up 2 per level. This doesn't show up in the armour class box, but I noticed that my warrior was getting hit less and less by level 1 monsters after I reseeded. It might be different in the full game, so we'll check on that when it actually comes out. Oh, I also noticed that the Warrior gets more proficient in using his shields when he goes up levels. At level 1, he blocks 50% of any monster hits with his buckler. At level 10, it seems that he blocks upwards of 75%. We're not sure about the Sorcerer and Rogue yet, didn't really have time to test it out.
This is just an overview. The more specific information is found on a separate page under each item.
| Name | AC Range | Durability | Requirements | Space | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckler | 1-5 | 16 | 1 hand | 2X2 | 30gp |
| Small Shield | 3-8 | 24 | 1 hand, 25 Str | 2X3 | 90gp |
| Large Shield | 6-10 | 32 | 1 hand, 40 Str | 2X3 | 200gp |
| Kite Shield | 9-15 | 40 | 1 hand, 50 Str | 2X3 | 400gp |
| Tower Shield | 15-19 | ? | 1 hand, 60 Str | 2X3 | ? |
| Gothic Shield | 16-18 | 60 | 1 hand, 80 Str | 2X3 | 2300gp |
Helmets
| Name | AC Range | Durability | Requirements | Space | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap | 1-3 | 15* | None | 2X2 | 15gp |
| Skull Cap | 2-4 | 20* | None | 2X2 | 25gp* |
| Helm | 3-6 | 30 | 25str | 2x2 | 40gp |
| Full Helm | 4-8 | 35 | 35 Str | 2X2 | 90gp |
| Great Helm | ? | ? | ? | 2X2? | ? |
Head Gear
| Name | AC Range | Durabilty | Requirements | Space | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown | 8-12 | 30 | - | 2X2 | 200gp |
| Name | AC Range | Durability | Requirements | Space | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rags | 2-6 | 6 | None | 2X3 | 5gp* |
| Cape | 1-5 | 12 | None | 2X3 | 10gp* |
| Cloak | 3-7 | 18* | None | 2x3 | 40gp* |
| Robe | 4-9 | 24* | None | 2X3 | 75gp |
| Quilted Armor | 6-10 | 30* | None | 2X3 | 200gp* |
| Leather Armour | 9-13 | 35* | None | 2x3 | 300gp* |
| Hard Leather Armour | 11-15 | 40 | None | 2x3 | 450gp |
| Studded Leather Armour | 13-17 | 45 | 20 Str | 2X3 | 700gp |
| Ring Mail | 17-20 | 50 | 25 Str | 2X3 | 900gp |
| Chain Mail | 18-22 | 55 | 30 Str | 2X3 | 1250gp |
| Scale Mail | 23-26 | 60 | 35 Str | 2X3 | 2300gp |
| Breast Plate | 20-24 | 80 | 40 Str | 2X3 | 2800gp |
| Splint Mail | 30-35 | 65 | 40 Str | 2X3 | 3250gp |
| Plate Mail | 44-48 | 75 | 60 Str | 2X3 | 4600gp |
| Field Plate | 42-44 | 80 | 65 Str | 2X3 | 5800gp |
| Full Plate | 62-75 | 90 | 90 Str | 2X3 | 6500gp |
| Gothic Plate | 51-60 | 100 | 80 Str | 2X3 | 8000gp |
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Thanks to Russ Cullison, the Pskowski Group, and Talon for their help in compiling this info.