Splint Mail

Description: First developed by the dwarves, splint mail consists of vertical strips of metal bound to a thick layer of leather and chainmail. Because it is so heavy and ponderous, few other than dwarves wear it in battle. While it lacks the protective elements of plate, it is scale armor's equal. More important, its rigid construction allows it to absorb some portion of an enemy's blows.
Magic appears at higher item levels, and grants higher armor bonuses than its mundane counterparts. Splint mail grants +8 AC at levels 6-10, +9 AC at levels 11-15, +10 AC at levels 16-20, +11 AC at levels 21-25, and +13 AC at levels 26-30.
AC Bonus: +7
Check: -2
Speed: -1
Weight: 55 lb.
Cost: 50 gp.
Special: Durable 3
Type: Scale

Published in Mordenkainen's Magnificent Emporium, page(s) 8.