Optimizing Ac

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The equipment section has been overhauled, weapon size equivalencies have been clearly described.

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Optimizing Ac

Magic Items » Optimizing Ac

The following chart breaks down common costs for magic items which improve armor class in a heirarchy of which items are the best value for gold.

Type	Magic item	Upgrade cost
purchase	+1 enhancement (armor)	1,000 gp
purchase	+1 enhancement (shield)	1,000 gp
purchase	+1 ring of protection	2,000 gp
purchase	+1 amulet of natural armor	2,000 gp
upgrade to	+2 enhancement (armor)	3,000 gp
upgrade to	+2 enhancement (shield)	3,000 gp
purchase	+2 belt of dexterity (+1 AC)	4,000 gp
upgrade to	+3 enhancement (armor)	5,000 gp
upgrade to	+3 enhancement (shield)	5,000 gp
purchase	Dusty rose prism ioun stone fpr (+1 insight)	5,000 gp
upgrade to	+2 ring of protection	6,000 gp
upgrade to	+2 amulet of natural armor	6,000 gp
upgrade to	+4 enhancement (armor)	7,000 gp
upgrade to	+4 enhancement (shield)	7,000 gp
upgrade to	+5 enhancement (armor)	9,000 gp
upgrade to	+5 enhancement (shield)	9,000 gp
upgrade to	+3 ring of protection	10,000 gp
upgrade to	+3 amulet of natural armor	10,000 gp
upgrade to	+4 belt of dexterity (+2 AC) —	12,000 gp—
upgrade to	+4 ring of protection	14,000 gp
upgrade to	+4 amulet of natural armor	14,000 gp
upgrade to	+5 ring of protection	18,000 gp
upgrade to	+5 amulet of natural armor	18,000 gp