Do Sorcerers Wear Armor?

Sorcerers have a limited selection of simple weapons (e.g. staves, clubs, and wands) and typically equip cloth armor. Heavy armor is avoided by most sorcerers because wearing it carries a spell failure penalty – the last thing a sorcerer wants is their spells fizzing-out in the middle of combat!

Can sorcerers wear light armor?

Sorcerers and Wizards have no armor proficiencies and Warlocks have light armor proficiency.

Can sorcerers wear leather armor?

Yes. Any character who is proficient with a particular type of armor can cast spells while wearing that type of armor with no penalty. There are two primary reasons for this. There are better ways for mages to get a decent Armor Class.