How to Use Bracers of Armor on a Wizard in D&D

In the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons &Dragons (D&D), wizards are typically unable to use heavy armor because it prevents them from casting spells. Magic items are often used to help negate this penalty, and bracers of armor are a commonly used item for this purpose. They take up the arms equipment slot, and when used in conjunction with other magic items and spells, can help increase a wizard's survivability greatly.

Things You'll Need

• Dungeons &Dragons Player's Handbook (3.5 Edition)
• Dungeons &Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide (3.5 Edition)

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unequip any suit of armor. Bracers of armor do not stack armor bonuses with those provided by armor, so to maximize their effectiveness, do not use armor. Most armor interferes with the ability to cast spells.

   • 2

     Equip your bracers of armor in your arms equipment slot.

   • 3

     Add the bonus provided by the bracers of armor (various levels range from +1 to +8) to your armor class.