Living Breastplate Symbiont (5e Equipment)

Armor (breastplate), legendary (requires attunement) Living breastplates are formed of plates of hard, black chiton, with red veins and sinew pulsing beneath. While attempting to attune to the the Living Breastplate, the user takes 2d8 necrotic damage as the breastplate attaches to the user's chest by burrowing tendrils into the user's skin. The user also gains 1 level of exhaustion. You are considered proficient with this armor as long as you are attuned to it. Additionally, whenever you finish a short or long rest, the armor deals 2d8 necrotic damage to the user, which can not be reduced in any way. Once attuned the user gains: +2 to their Constitution score. You have a AC of 14 + Dexterity (max 4) while wearing this armor. While wearing this armor, any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. The user becomes stabilized if they are dying at the end of their turn. To become unattuned to the breastplate, the user must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or they take 3d8 psychic damage, gain one level of exhaustion, and do not lose attunement.

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