# Heavy Armor Master
*Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 204*
**Prerequisite**: 4th, Proficiency with heavy armor
You gain the following benefits.
## Damage Reduction
When you're hit by an attack while you're wearing Heavy armor, any Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage dealt to you by that attack is reduced by an amount equal to your Proficiency Bonus.