An ingenious invention (though incredibly time consuming to make), chainmail provides the highest level of protection without resorting to rigid steel plates. It consists of a series of interlocking metal "rings" which essentially forms a metal fabric that is woven into a suit and worn over leather armor.
- AC Bonus: 6
- Maximum dexterity bonus: 2
- Arcane spell failure: 30%
- Armor check penalty: -5