![]() ![]() how barding prices are calculated for unenchanted armor. ![]() 135 for magic item prices by rarity), plus the price difference between unenchanted humanoid and animal armor.Īlternatively, you can multiply the cost of the magical item by four, i.e. How you calculate the price is up to you: you can use the cost the equivalent magical armor for humanoids (see DMG p. Therefore, items such as "Studded Leather Barding +2" can exist. Since barding is therefore also categorized as either light, medium or heavy armor, it is consequentially also available in its magical variants. Now, armor is available for animals (called barding), in all varieties available to humanoids, just more expensive (see PHB p. So, for armor to be possibly available as +1, +2, or +3, it simply has to count as light, medium or heavy armor. You have a bonus to AC while wearing this armor. 152):Īrmor (light, medium, or heavy), rare (+1), very rare (+2), or legendary (+3) "Plate Armor +2", but rather the following, generic description (DMG, p. But I don't see any mention of barding, under this section. The index says "under Armor and Shield" so I went to page 144-145. I'm attempting to read up on barding with the PHB in front of me. The cost is four times the equivalent armor made for humanoids, and it weighs twice as much. Any type of armor shown on the Armor table in this chapter can be purchased as barding. Barding is armor designed to protect an animal’s head, neck, chest, and body. Research / ConfusionĪs Sdjz points out in a comment, there's a question that hints to a "yes" on my question: Can a Beast Master ranger armor their animal companion with barding?īarding. If not, I'll homebrew the armor for the PC and might possibly follow up on this question. I also allow sources from Unearthed Arcana, so within the scope of this question I count UA as "any of the books". I'm mostly interested in armor, but going through the pages I'm wondering if any such item exists. Questionĭo any of the books contain (magic) items for animal companions? I own all the books, except for XGTE and the adventure modules. Now, post-session, I'm looking into existing options from the books, but I can't find any. The particular, visited blacksmith replied that "for the right prize, anything is possible, but need some time to craft this". His character, therefore, inquired about armor options for his panther. The ranger (Beast Conclave) is from Unearthed Arcana: The Ranger, revised. Note: the animal companion currently has 38 HP with an AC of 14. This is due to the PC's multiclassing and his (preferred) reckless approach to combat (face first). He noticed that his animal companion, a black panther, could use a little boost to her defenses, as she goes down frequently. An 11th level PC in a game that I DM is a ranger6/rogue3/warlock2. ![]()
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