| Category | Dark Sun Name | 2024 Equivalent | AC | Strength | Stealth | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Padded / Leather | Leather | 11 + Dex | — | — | 10 lb |
| Studded Leather | Studded Leather | 12 + Dex | — | — | 13 lb | |
| Medium | Hide | Hide | 12 + Dex (max 2) | — | — | 12 lb |
| Bone Mail | Chain Shirt | 13 + Dex (max 2) | — | — | 20 lb | |
| Scale Mail | Scale Mail | 14 + Dex (max 2) | — | Disadv. | 45 lb | |
| Shell Breastplate | Breastplate | 14 + Dex (max 2) | — | — | 20 lb | |
| Chitin | Half Plate | 15 + Dex (max 2) | — | Disadv. | 40 lb | |
| Heavy | Baazrag Mail | Ring Mail | 14 | — | Disadv. | 40 lb |
| So-ut Mail | Chain Mail | 16 | 13 | Disadv. | 55 lb | |
| Mastyrial Splint | Splint | 17 | 15 | Disadv. | 60 lb | |
| Braxat Plate | Plate | 18 | 15 | Disadv. | 65 lb |
Creatures wearing Medium or Heavy Armor have Disadvantage on Constitution saving throws made to resist Exhaustion caused by Environmental Heat.