Can a sorcerer wear armor?

Yes, you can.
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Can you wear armor as a sorcerer 5e?

As a sorcerer, you don't get any armor proficiency. Just make sure you are wearing clothes. Sadly though, if creatures get into melee with you, those creatures will likely be able to rip you apart pretty easily.
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Can a sorcerer wear light armor?

Sorcerers and Wizards have no armor proficiencies and Warlocks have light armor proficiency.
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Can sorcerers wear armor in D&D?

Any character, including a Wizard, can wear any armor, though it is advisable for characters to only wear armor that they are proficient in.
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Can sorcerers wear heavy armor?

Yes. To be able to cast spells in armor, you must be proficient with that armor. Class does not come into it. A first level war cleric is proficient with heavy armor.
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Can a sorcerer use a shield?

A sorcerer can use a shield and still benefit from their Draconic Resilience, since that ability doesn't make any mention of wearing a shield, unlike the Monk's Unarmored Defense.
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What armor should a sorcerer wear eso?

In general, a magicka-using character will use light armour, a stamina-using character will wear medium armour, and heavy armour will be worn by tanks and for some PvP.
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Why can't wizards wear armor?

In AD&D 2e, the wizard is limited due to the explanation that he doesn't have the training to wear armour and wield weapons (except for those that require little strength, little training or both). This explanation, while better than none, is less than perfect.
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What race makes the best sorcerer?

Half-Elves are quite possibly the best race in the game overall. So, taking that power and putting it onto your Sorcerer is an excellent option for those looking for a power boost.
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Is mage armor armor?

You touch a willing creature who isn't wearing armor, and a protective magical force surrounds it until the spell ends. The target's base AC becomes 13 + its Dexterity modifier. The spell ends it if the target dons armor or if you dismiss the spell as an Action.
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What is the feminine gender of sorcerer?

A sorceress is a woman who can perform sorcery—witchcraft or magic. The word sorcerer means the same thing but can be used for any gender, although it typically refers to a man. The word sorcery often (though not always) refers to so-called black magic—magic used for evil purposes.
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Can you cast spells with armor?

If you don't have proficiency in the armor you cannot cast spells. Wizards can gain proficiency through feats. Takes 3 feats to get to heavy unless you are a Dwarf or Gith.
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Can a dwarf wizard wear armor?

If you are a Mountain Dwarf (who has Dwarven Armor Training, granting proficiency in light and medium armors), then yes. If you are any other Dwarf subrace, then no, unless some other class or feat is giving you light armor proficiency. From the PHB Chapter 5: Armor & Shields: Armor Proficiency.
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Which is better mage armor or shield?

As they are both 1st level spells, shield clearly gives you more AC; five is a higher number than three for anyone keeping score. However, the shield spell only lasts until the start of your next turn. Mage armor is going to last you so much longer and ultimately protect you from so many more attacks.
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Are Sorcerers strong?

Of all the spellcasting classes in Dungeons & Dragons, the Sorcerer is among the most powerful options a player can take. Their various arcane options make them incredibly powerful in a fight, and since their spells are powered by their Charisma, they also have fantastic role-playing potential.
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Are high elves good Sorcerers?

High Elves work great for Magicka Sorcerers for their magicka prowess, giving them higher damage with the sorcerer spells without sacrificing too much sustain. Magicka Sorcerers have a wide range of different setups that all work extremely well in different contexts.
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What alignment are Sorcerers?

But yeah, best alignment for a sorcerer is Neutral, as you can UMD anythnig anyway. Besdies, the Abbot raid is so hard to complete that very few can complete it now.
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Can sorcerers wear Elven chain?

Yes, you can.
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What would a mage wear?

Wizards wear robes because wizards have always worn robes. Physical warfare evolves as weapons become more powerful and armor more durable, however, magical warfare does not conform to the same conventions. No update in armor is going to be as powerful as a wizard's barrier spells.
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Do wizards get any armor?

A Wizard's standard protection spell, Mage Armor, grants them an Armor Class of 13 + their Dexterity Modifier. Assuming their Dexterity is a decent, they likely spend most of their time with an Armor Class of around 15.
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What weapon does a sorcerer use?

Most Sorcerers are only proficient in Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs. However, if you were to choose an Elf with proficiency in shortbows, you could start with this since you have proficiency. A Dwarf proficient in Handaxes could make this choice and be proficient in it.
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What is the most powerful staff in eso?

The Aetherial Staff, if crafted, is an extremely powerful and unique weapon that harkens back to the days of the Dwemer.
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What should a sorcerer buy 5e?

Top 10 magic items for sorcerers
  • Bloodwell vial. Wondrous Item, varies (requires attunement by a sorcerer) ...
  • Eldritch staff. Staff, very rare (requires attunement) ...
  • Elven chain. Armor (chain shirt), rare. ...
  • Ioun stone of leadership. ...
  • Ring of spell storing. ...
  • Rod of retribution. ...
  • Sorcery shards. ...
  • Spell scrolls.
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Can Spellcasters use shields?

You can, you just need the other hand free, or the War Caster feat, which allows you to cast spells with somatic component while wielding shield and weapon. You can, you just need the other hand free, or the War Caster feat, which allows you to cast spells with somatic component while wielding shield and weapon.
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Can I Upcast shield?

Can you upcast Shield? Yes, technically. Shield can be cast with a higher-level spell slot, but no added effect will occur when using a higher-level spell slot.
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