Ok, so I was constructing an NPC fighter, and was about to give him fleet before noticing that it only applies in light or no armor, and cannot be encumbered by a medium, or heavy load.
So my question comes in with the thought of Mithril Breastplate. According to PF's specific rules, mithirl breastplate is definitively medium armor (for the sake of proficiency) it merely encumbers one as a light armor would. How does this react with the Fleet feat? Does it count as a medium, or light armor in this particular instance?
Mithril armor counts as one category lighter in every way except proficiency. So if you are a Rogue wanting to use Mithril Breastplate you have to take the Armor Proficiency Medium feat to do so but for all other intents and purposes it is light armor. So, your Fighter can move at full speed in it, sleep in it with no fatigue and yes, can take advantage of the Fleet feat while wearing it.
Mithril armor counts as one category lighter in every way except proficiency. So if you are a Rogue wanting to use Mithril Breastplate you have to take the Armor Proficiency Medium feat to do so but for all other intents and purposes it is light armor. So, your Fighter can move at full speed in it, sleep in it with no fatigue and yes, can take advantage of the Fleet feat while wearing it.
Excellent, thank you. That is what I was leaning towards, but wanted a secondary opinion just to be sure.
Mithril armor counts as one category lighter in every way except proficiency. So if you are a Rogue wanting to use Mithril Breastplate you have to take the Armor Proficiency Medium feat to do so but for all other intents and purposes it is light armor. So, your Fighter can move at full speed in it, sleep in it with no fatigue and yes, can take advantage of the Fleet feat while wearing it.Excellent, thank you. That is what I was leaning towards, but wanted a secondary opinion just to be sure.
An option to consider, apparently Celestial Armor counts one lighter for every reason, including proficiency. Your GM might allow you to make a breast plate version if you want.
Elvin Chain is also a good light armor.