<p><strong>Yes.</strong></p>

<p>In 8th edition the <strong>"Magical Interference"</strong> rule (Magic Items, pg 500) says:</p>

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  <p>Wizards cannot choose magic armour unless they have an option for
  'normal' armour.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>It goes on to say that most Wizards cannot use magic while wearing armour, but that any Wizard that <em>"has armour as part of his standard equipment or an option for 'normal' armour"</em> is an exception, having trained to do so without penalty.</p>

<p>As such, any wizard with armour/access to armour can wear it and cast spells as normal, and can be upgraded with magical armour.</p>

<p>However, most wizards do not have access to armour.</p>

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Michael Campbell
<p>In the 8th Edition High Elf book the Dragonmage is equipped with heavy armour. This is very unusual for a (non-chaos) wizard. A <em>normal</em> wizard cannot wear armour, magic or otherwise.</p>

<p>Does the fact that can wear normal armour mean he can be upgraded with magic Armour/Shields/Helms or is he forced to keep standard armour?</p>

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Can a Dragon Mage wear magic armour?
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# Can a Dragon Mage wear magic armour?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-09-15)

In the 8th Edition High Elf book the Dragonmage is equipped with heavy armour. This is very unusual for a (non-chaos) wizard. A *normal* wizard cannot wear armour, magic or otherwise.

Does the fact that can wear normal armour mean he can be upgraded with magic Armour/Shields/Helms or is he forced to keep standard armour?

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2014-09-18. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

**Yes.**

In 8th edition the **"Magical Interference"** rule (Magic Items, pg 500) says:

> Wizards cannot choose magic armour unless they have an option for
> 'normal' armour.

It goes on to say that most Wizards cannot use magic while wearing armour, but that any Wizard that *"has armour as part of his standard equipment or an option for 'normal' armour"* is an exception, having trained to do so without penalty.

As such, any wizard with armour/access to armour can wear it and cast spells as normal, and can be upgraded with magical armour.

However, most wizards do not have access to armour.


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