Talk:Arm Guard (3.5e Equipment)

Stat discrepancy

It started out giving +3 AC, then a bunch of anons screwed it around to +1 and now to +2. So which one is correct?

Unrealistic

The stats for an arm guard are unrealistic, and there is already an official version of this.

From Dragon Magazine Compendium, page 116

Retarius: This suit of gladiatorial armor consists of leather and metal protection for only the left arm and shoulder, including a high shoulder guard. Author: Dean Poisso. Source: #303

Retarius Armor ARMOR Light Armor COST 10 gp ARMOR BONUS +100 MAXIMUM DEX BONUS +6 ARMOR CHECK PENALTY -1 ARCANE SPELL FAILURE CHANCE 5% WEIGHT 5 lb.

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I moved this from the item page to the talk page. --Calidore Chase 04:41, 11 December 2010 (MST)

Clarification

For anyone who is interested or curious, this is known as a Manica. An Armguard might be confused with a Vanbracer, in which a gauntlet lacks hand protection; It only offers forearm protection.

Question on Donning

I know this ultimately falls to the DM, but I thought I'd ask; Rules on donning two of these?

Traditionally speaking they are worn on your swordarm as your shieldarm is already protected by the shield; Therefore only one.

Technically speaking, like gauntlets / vanguards, you CAN wear two; One on each arm.

Obviously wearing one on each arm would double your stats; +6 AC / 20% Arcane Failure (Or I would assume).

Any thoughts on this idea?