Samurai Armor (5e Equipment)

Samurai Armor Heavy Armor Cost Armor Class (AC) Strength Stealth Weight 1,350 gp 17 Str 19 — 75 lb. Often referring to sets of Ō-yoroi or Dō-maru armor, samurai armor consists of a crested helmet with large, flat shoulder armor. In feudal japan, was often gifted to lower ranking nobles. They are constructed from small scales of leather or metal laced into plates with cord and lacquered. Certain sets had masks intended to intimidate enemies. Strength Requirement. In addition to the normal penalties for not meeting this armor's Strength requirement, you also have disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks due to you being unable to move quietly with the armor without exerting yourself and causing the armor to make noises. Back to Main Page → 5e Homebrew → Equipment → Armor

A set of Dō-maru armor by Ian Armstrong