Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Blue Dragon Scale Mail 5e Magic Item: Rarity, Attunement, and Rules

Blue Dragon Scale Mail is a very rare armor in D&D 5e. It requires attunement.



Blue Dragon Scale Mail

Armor - Very Rare

Armor (scale mail), very rare (requires attunement)

Dragon scale mail is made of the scales of a blue dragon. Sometimes dragons collect their cast-off scales and gift them to humanoids. Other times, hunters carefully skin and preserve the hide of a dead dragon. In either case, dragon scale mail is highly valued.

While wearing this armor, you gain a +1 bonus to AC, you have advantage on saving throws against the Frightful Presence and breath weapons of dragons, and you have resistance to lightning damage.

Additionally, you can focus your senses as an action to magically discern the distance and direction to the closest blue dragon within 30 miles of you. This special action can't be used again until the next dawn.


Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Blue Dragon Scale Mail do in D&D 5e?

Dragon scale mail is made of the scales of a blue dragon.

What rarity is the Blue Dragon Scale Mail in D&D 5e?

The Blue Dragon Scale Mail is a Very Rare magic item in D&D 5th Edition.

What type of magic item is the Blue Dragon Scale Mail in D&D 5e?

The Blue Dragon Scale Mail is a Armor — Armor (scale mail), very rare (requires attunement).

Does the Blue Dragon Scale Mail require attunement in D&D 5e?

Yes, the Blue Dragon Scale Mail requires attunement. Check the item description for any specific attunement requirements.

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