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# Getting Into and Out of Armor; Donning and Doffing Armor
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules* 

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**Donning and Doffing Armor**

| Category | Don | Doff |
|----------|-----|------|
| Light Armor | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Medium Armor | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Heavy Armor | 10 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Shield | 1 action | 1 action |
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