A fantasy-conceived form of armor that did not actually exist as a unique form of armor, imagined from artwork that was most likely fashionable renderings of incorporated metal pieces and studs into
leather armor. This was interpreted by the makers of D&D as necessarily superior to leather armor, though this is likely a confused interpretation. Nevertheless, I continue to use the armor form for my games simply because I am used to it existing in my world and I see no reason to change its existence, since D&D is, in fact, fantasy. I could easily dispense with it, as ring mail would remain to fit the armor class (they provide the same amount of protection), but I don't.
Therefore, studded leather in my game is judged to be superior, with a +3 armor class adjustment (lowers armor class by 3 points).
Like leather armor, the garment incorporates within its base structure the
cloth padded armor, into which the leather pieces are sewn. Thus, the character does not need to buy chausses or a hauberk when purchasing studded leather armor.
See
Armor List
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