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One of my players in D&D 5e asked the Blacksmith if he could create some kind of small cushion to muffle the armor and not get disadvantage on stealth anymore. Is this possible? If so, how much does it cost?






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There is such a thing, but it's not because of cushioning. It's called Mithral armor.




Mithral is a light, flexible metal. A mithral chain shirt or breastplate can be worn under normal clothes. If the armor normally imposes disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks or has a Strength requirement, the mithral version of the armor doesn't.




It can be found in the DMG under Magic Item Table B. As for the cost, that's entirely up to the DM but I would not make it cheap. Removing that disadvantage is a game changer for some.



For some examples on pricing:




  • In the DMG, an Uncommon magic item runs between 101-500 gp.

  • However in Xanathar's, under "Example Downtime Activities / Buying a Magic Item" it's a bit pricier:


    • Finding the item to purchase requires at least one workweek of effort and 100 gp in expenses as a start.

    • Then the actual item, for being Unusual rarity is (1d6 × 100) gp, so up to an additional 600 gp.








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    Regarding cost, it may be worth referencing the values in the Magic Item Rarity table on DMG p. 135, and/or the "Buying a Magic Item" downtime activity on Xanathar's p. 126.
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A way to solve that problem without adjusting the armor



Take the Medium Armor Master feat




You have practiced moving in Medium Armor to gain the following
benefits:



Wearing Medium Armor doesn’t impose disadvantage on your Dexterity
(Stealth) checks.



When you wear Medium Armor, you can add 3, rather than 2, to your AC
if you have a Dexterity of 16 or higher. (PHB, p. 168).




It will also work with Half Plate armor when you can afford it, or when you acquire it.




Half Plate

AC: 15

Stealth: Disadvantage

Weight: 40 (PHB p. 145)







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    There is such a thing, but it's not because of cushioning. It's called Mithral armor.




    Mithral is a light, flexible metal. A mithral chain shirt or breastplate can be worn under normal clothes. If the armor normally imposes disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks or has a Strength requirement, the mithral version of the armor doesn't.




    It can be found in the DMG under Magic Item Table B. As for the cost, that's entirely up to the DM but I would not make it cheap. Removing that disadvantage is a game changer for some.



    For some examples on pricing:




    • In the DMG, an Uncommon magic item runs between 101-500 gp.

    • However in Xanathar's, under "Example Downtime Activities / Buying a Magic Item" it's a bit pricier:


      • Finding the item to purchase requires at least one workweek of effort and 100 gp in expenses as a start.

      • Then the actual item, for being Unusual rarity is (1d6 × 100) gp, so up to an additional 600 gp.








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      Regarding cost, it may be worth referencing the values in the Magic Item Rarity table on DMG p. 135, and/or the "Buying a Magic Item" downtime activity on Xanathar's p. 126.
      – V2Blast
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      @V2Blast, Added those price suggestions
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    There is such a thing, but it's not because of cushioning. It's called Mithral armor.




    Mithral is a light, flexible metal. A mithral chain shirt or breastplate can be worn under normal clothes. If the armor normally imposes disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks or has a Strength requirement, the mithral version of the armor doesn't.




    It can be found in the DMG under Magic Item Table B. As for the cost, that's entirely up to the DM but I would not make it cheap. Removing that disadvantage is a game changer for some.



    For some examples on pricing:




    • In the DMG, an Uncommon magic item runs between 101-500 gp.

    • However in Xanathar's, under "Example Downtime Activities / Buying a Magic Item" it's a bit pricier:


      • Finding the item to purchase requires at least one workweek of effort and 100 gp in expenses as a start.

      • Then the actual item, for being Unusual rarity is (1d6 × 100) gp, so up to an additional 600 gp.








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      Regarding cost, it may be worth referencing the values in the Magic Item Rarity table on DMG p. 135, and/or the "Buying a Magic Item" downtime activity on Xanathar's p. 126.
      – V2Blast
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    There is such a thing, but it's not because of cushioning. It's called Mithral armor.




    Mithral is a light, flexible metal. A mithral chain shirt or breastplate can be worn under normal clothes. If the armor normally imposes disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks or has a Strength requirement, the mithral version of the armor doesn't.




    It can be found in the DMG under Magic Item Table B. As for the cost, that's entirely up to the DM but I would not make it cheap. Removing that disadvantage is a game changer for some.



    For some examples on pricing:




    • In the DMG, an Uncommon magic item runs between 101-500 gp.

    • However in Xanathar's, under "Example Downtime Activities / Buying a Magic Item" it's a bit pricier:


      • Finding the item to purchase requires at least one workweek of effort and 100 gp in expenses as a start.

      • Then the actual item, for being Unusual rarity is (1d6 × 100) gp, so up to an additional 600 gp.








    share|improve this answer














    There is such a thing, but it's not because of cushioning. It's called Mithral armor.




    Mithral is a light, flexible metal. A mithral chain shirt or breastplate can be worn under normal clothes. If the armor normally imposes disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks or has a Strength requirement, the mithral version of the armor doesn't.




    It can be found in the DMG under Magic Item Table B. As for the cost, that's entirely up to the DM but I would not make it cheap. Removing that disadvantage is a game changer for some.



    For some examples on pricing:




    • In the DMG, an Uncommon magic item runs between 101-500 gp.

    • However in Xanathar's, under "Example Downtime Activities / Buying a Magic Item" it's a bit pricier:


      • Finding the item to purchase requires at least one workweek of effort and 100 gp in expenses as a start.

      • Then the actual item, for being Unusual rarity is (1d6 × 100) gp, so up to an additional 600 gp.









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      Regarding cost, it may be worth referencing the values in the Magic Item Rarity table on DMG p. 135, and/or the "Buying a Magic Item" downtime activity on Xanathar's p. 126.
      – V2Blast
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      @V2Blast, Added those price suggestions
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    • 1




      Regarding cost, it may be worth referencing the values in the Magic Item Rarity table on DMG p. 135, and/or the "Buying a Magic Item" downtime activity on Xanathar's p. 126.
      – V2Blast
      1 hour ago






    • 1




      @V2Blast, Added those price suggestions
      – MivaScott
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    Regarding cost, it may be worth referencing the values in the Magic Item Rarity table on DMG p. 135, and/or the "Buying a Magic Item" downtime activity on Xanathar's p. 126.
    – V2Blast
    1 hour ago




    Regarding cost, it may be worth referencing the values in the Magic Item Rarity table on DMG p. 135, and/or the "Buying a Magic Item" downtime activity on Xanathar's p. 126.
    – V2Blast
    1 hour ago




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    @V2Blast, Added those price suggestions
    – MivaScott
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    @V2Blast, Added those price suggestions
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    A way to solve that problem without adjusting the armor



    Take the Medium Armor Master feat




    You have practiced moving in Medium Armor to gain the following
    benefits:



    Wearing Medium Armor doesn’t impose disadvantage on your Dexterity
    (Stealth) checks.



    When you wear Medium Armor, you can add 3, rather than 2, to your AC
    if you have a Dexterity of 16 or higher. (PHB, p. 168).




    It will also work with Half Plate armor when you can afford it, or when you acquire it.




    Half Plate

    AC: 15

    Stealth: Disadvantage

    Weight: 40 (PHB p. 145)







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      A way to solve that problem without adjusting the armor



      Take the Medium Armor Master feat




      You have practiced moving in Medium Armor to gain the following
      benefits:



      Wearing Medium Armor doesn’t impose disadvantage on your Dexterity
      (Stealth) checks.



      When you wear Medium Armor, you can add 3, rather than 2, to your AC
      if you have a Dexterity of 16 or higher. (PHB, p. 168).




      It will also work with Half Plate armor when you can afford it, or when you acquire it.




      Half Plate

      AC: 15

      Stealth: Disadvantage

      Weight: 40 (PHB p. 145)







      share|improve this answer
























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        A way to solve that problem without adjusting the armor



        Take the Medium Armor Master feat




        You have practiced moving in Medium Armor to gain the following
        benefits:



        Wearing Medium Armor doesn’t impose disadvantage on your Dexterity
        (Stealth) checks.



        When you wear Medium Armor, you can add 3, rather than 2, to your AC
        if you have a Dexterity of 16 or higher. (PHB, p. 168).




        It will also work with Half Plate armor when you can afford it, or when you acquire it.




        Half Plate

        AC: 15

        Stealth: Disadvantage

        Weight: 40 (PHB p. 145)







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        A way to solve that problem without adjusting the armor



        Take the Medium Armor Master feat




        You have practiced moving in Medium Armor to gain the following
        benefits:



        Wearing Medium Armor doesn’t impose disadvantage on your Dexterity
        (Stealth) checks.



        When you wear Medium Armor, you can add 3, rather than 2, to your AC
        if you have a Dexterity of 16 or higher. (PHB, p. 168).




        It will also work with Half Plate armor when you can afford it, or when you acquire it.




        Half Plate

        AC: 15

        Stealth: Disadvantage

        Weight: 40 (PHB p. 145)








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