# Demon Armor *Cursed item, very rare (requires attunement)* ![](demon-armor.webp#right) - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) While wearing this armor, you gain a +1 bonus to [Armor Class](armor-class-xphb.md), and you know Abyssal. In addition, the armor's clawed gauntlets allow your Unarmed Strikes to deal `1d8` Slashing damage instead of the usual Bludgeoning damage, and you gain a +1 bonus to the attack and damage rolls of your Unarmed Strikes. ## Curse Once you don this cursed armor, you can't doff it unless you are targeted by a [Remove Curse](remove-curse-xphb.md) spell or similar magic. While wearing the armor, you have [Disadvantage](disadvantage-xphb.md) on attack rolls against demons and on saving throws against their spells and special abilities. **Variants**: - [Demon Breastplate](#Demon%20Breastplate) - [Demon Chain Mail](#Demon%20Chain%20Mail) - [Demon Chain Shirt](#Demon%20Chain%20Shirt) - [Demon Half Plate Armor](#Demon%20Half%20Plate%20Armor) - [Demon Hide Armor](#Demon%20Hide%20Armor) - [Demon Leather Armor](#Demon%20Leather%20Armor) - [Demon Padded Armor](#Demon%20Padded%20Armor) - [Demon Plate Armor](#Demon%20Plate%20Armor) - [Demon Ring Mail](#Demon%20Ring%20Mail) - [Demon Scale Mail](#Demon%20Scale%20Mail) - [Demon Splint Armor](#Demon%20Splint%20Armor) - [Demon Studded Leather Armor](#Demon%20Studded%20Leather%20Armor) ### Demon Breastplate - **Armor Class**: 14 + Dex modifier (max of +2) - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Weight**: 20.0 lbs. ### Demon Chain Mail - **Armor Class**: 16 - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Strength**: Requires 13 STR. - **Stealth**: The wearer has disadvantage on Stealth (DEX) checks. - **Weight**: 55.0 lbs. ### Demon Chain Shirt - **Armor Class**: 13 + Dex modifier (max of +2) - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Weight**: 20.0 lbs. ### Demon Half Plate Armor - **Armor Class**: 15 + Dex modifier (max of +2) - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Stealth**: The wearer has disadvantage on Stealth (DEX) checks. - **Weight**: 40.0 lbs. ### Demon Hide Armor - **Armor Class**: 12 + Dex modifier (max of +2) - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Weight**: 12.0 lbs. ### Demon Leather Armor - **Armor Class**: 11 + Dex modifier - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Weight**: 10.0 lbs. ### Demon Padded Armor - **Armor Class**: 11 + Dex modifier - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Stealth**: The wearer has disadvantage on Stealth (DEX) checks. - **Weight**: 8.0 lbs. ### Demon Plate Armor - **Armor Class**: 18 - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Strength**: Requires 15 STR. - **Stealth**: The wearer has disadvantage on Stealth (DEX) checks. - **Weight**: 65.0 lbs. ### Demon Ring Mail - **Armor Class**: 14 - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Stealth**: The wearer has disadvantage on Stealth (DEX) checks. - **Weight**: 40.0 lbs. ### Demon Scale Mail - **Armor Class**: 14 + Dex modifier (max of +2) - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Stealth**: The wearer has disadvantage on Stealth (DEX) checks. - **Weight**: 45.0 lbs. ### Demon Splint Armor - **Armor Class**: 17 - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Strength**: Requires 15 STR. - **Stealth**: The wearer has disadvantage on Stealth (DEX) checks. - **Weight**: 60.0 lbs. ### Demon Studded Leather Armor - **Armor Class**: 12 + Dex modifier - **Properties**: [Cursed](item-properties.md#Cursed%20Items) - **Weight**: 13.0 lbs. *Source: Dungeon Master's Guide (2024) p. 252*