
So if they put armor on, they can’t use their unarmored defense. Monks, barbarians and a few other things work a little differently. Either through feats, or starting as a fighter before switching to wizard, or any number of other ways. Wizards can wear plate, and cast in it, if they are proficient. I didn't understand "while you are wearing no armor" b/c I assumed monks don't wear it anyway

No, because monks do not begin play with proficiency in light armor, just like wizards.Īnd just like wizards, the only armor a monk can don are the bracers of defense, a rare magic item which requires attunement.īut there’s literally no reason for a monk to wear armor: that’s why they don’t get any.Īfter reading the PHB, I had a question about armor for the monk because the rule for Unarmored Defense says Beginning at 1st level, while you are wearing no armor and not wielding a shield, your AC equals 10 + your Dexterity modifier + your Wisdom modifier. My confusion is that people interpret the rules differently.ĭ&D 5th Edition: Is there any monk compatible light armor?

So wizards can wear plate? Why not do that then? Wizards have low HP anyway. Monstrous Compendium Vol 3: Minecraft Creatures
