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A few questions about the u armored armor options
First, in the armor alternative sidebar in the armor section, it mentions that bracers of armor have no dex cap, yet the actual block has a dex cap, so which is correct?
If the bracers do have a dex cap, what is the reason to use them over explorers clothes with runes? They have the same bulk and bracers are 8th level so it takes longer to be able to gain them.
Finally, do explorers clothes count as being unarmored for things like monk abilities?
A few questions about the u armored armor options
First, in the armor alternative sidebar in the armor section, it mentions that bracers of armor have no dex cap, yet the actual block has a dex cap, so which is correct?
If the bracers do have a dex cap, what is the reason to use them over explorers clothes with runes? They have the same bulk and bracers are 8th level so it takes longer to be able to gain them.
Finally, do explorers clothes count as being unarmored for things like monk abilities?
- Wow, I hadn't caught that sidebar mention on p. 556. I'm going to guess that the sidebar is wrong/wasn't updated to match the bracers.
- There are only two reasons I'd see someone pick the bracers over explorer's clothing: Bracers are cheaper, and bracers can take talismans that require them to be placed on light armor
- Yes. That's why they're in a separate table titled "Unarmored Defense." And the description specifically says "it's not armor and uses your unarmored defense proficiency."