The Bracers of Defense AC 3 give the wearer an Armor Class of 3. As for all bracers of defense, if the character is already wearing armor whith a better AC, this item will have no effect. They have a weight of 1 lb, though the description reads 2, and can be worn by all classes except Kensai and Wizard Slayer. These are the most powerful bracers of defense, and they appear in Shadows of Amn.