Type IIIA Bulletproof Armor (5e Equipment)

Type IIIA Bulletproof Armor Light Armor Rarity Armor Class (AC) Strength Stealth Weight Uncommon 15 + Dex modifier (protection against ranged attacks only) — — 10 lb. Most bulletproof armor is made from ballistic paneling that chips away on impact, redirecting the force of a gunshot. Type IIIA is designed for powerful civilian weaponry, such as magnums. It's the highest standard level of armor intended for daily police use, and it's typically the strongest armor available that can still be worn under clothing. 0.00 (0 votes) Back to Main Page → 5e Homebrew → Equipment → Armor

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• US Department of Justice, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor

Usage notes are unresearched speculation designed to give perspective only. The DOJ standard is only used to distinguish between different levels of armor, and applies generalizations so it can be adapted for D&D. Please, don't take this stuff literally.