Armor Construction Requirements
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Armor Construction Requirements
Armor Armor Combat Rules · Armor Rating and Safety · Armor Types and Modifiers · Construction Requirements
| Material | Minimum | Standard | Superior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloth | Cannot be substandard | 1/16" | 1/8" |
| Flexible Synthetic | Cannot be substandard | 3/32” | 1/8" |
| Light Leather | 4oz (1/16") | 6oz (3/32”) | 8oz (1/8") |
| Heavy Leather | Cannot be substandard | 10oz (5/32”) | 12oz (3/16”) |
| Rigid Non Metal/Rigid Synthetic | Cannot be substandard | 3/16” | 1/4" |
| Aluminum Round Rings | 18ga swg (0.048”) | 16ga swg (0.064”) | 14ga swg (.080”) |
| Aluminum Flat Rings | 20ga swg (0.036”) | 18ga swg (0.048”) | 16ga swg (0.064”) |
| Aluminum Scales | 20ga (0.030”) | 18ga (0.040”) | 16ga (0.051”) |
| Aluminum Sheet Metal | 18ga (0.040”) | 16ga (0.051”) | 14ga (0.064”) |
| Steel Round Rings | 20ga swg (0.036”) | 18ga swg (0.048”) | 16ga swg (0.064”) |
| Steel Flat Rings | 22ga swg (0.028”) | 20ga swg (0.036”) | 18ga swg (0.048”) |
| Steel Scales | 22ga (0.030”) | 20ga (0.036”) | 18ga (0.048”) |
| Steel Sheet Metal | 20ga (0.036”) | 18ga (0.048”) | 16ga (0.060”) |
Must be visually distinct from garb.
This armor type is for machine-welded chain mesh. There are no material thickness requirements for this armor, and it may receive no modifiers for superior construction. Any weave pattern is permitted, but it must not allow a 1/8" dowel to pass through.
Rigid armor that utilizes unusual materials must meet any non-material requirements for the style of armor that it is mimicking. The density of the material must be at least equal to 0.9g/cm³, equal to HDPE plastic.
Any weave is permitted, but a 1/2" dowel must not pass through. Rings must have an aspect ratio (AR) of 8 or less.
Consists of unbacked small metal scales directly attached to one another by metal rings or similar methods. Scales must overlap by at least 10%, and the backing must not be visible through the scales. Scales are individually mobile.
Consists of metal scales attached to a heavy cloth or similar backing. Scales must overlap by at least 10%, and the backing must not be visible through the scales. Scales are held rigidly together.
Consists of numerous non-overlapping plates. Plates are spaced no more than 1/2" apart, and cover at least 75% of the armor.
Plates must overlap by at least 10%, and connect to one another with no supportive backing.
75% of plates must overlap by at least 10%. Plates are attached to a backing and are held firmly together when worn.
75% of the plates used must be large enough to cover 10% of the full hit location, excepting joint articulations.
Armor that doesn't clearly fit into any of the typical armor styles should be rated at the discretion of the reeve and matched to the nearest style. If it is not made of metal, it should be rated no higher than Tier 3.
If an armor type is not listed here, it has no special construction requirements beyond material thickness.
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