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"Weapons or armors fashioned from mithral are always masterwork items as well; the masterwork cost is included in the prices given below."
Does mithral armor knock off 4 points of armor check penalty (1 for being masterwork and 3 more for being mithral) or just 3 points (since mithral is always masterwork, it has already been taken into account)? Which is correct?
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Well since it is automatic that ALL items made from Mithral are masterwork it would make little sense not to include that into the calculations for mithral. However if you need further evidence see Mithral Full Plate of Speed. Regular full plate has a AC penalty of 6 and M.F.P. of Speed has an AC penalty of 3. Thus 3 is the total negative number for all armors made from Mithral not 3 plus 1.
What the imposter said: Mithral replaces the mechanical benefits you gain from masterwork.