# Bracers of Defense *Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement)* ![](Mechanics/CLI/items/img/bracers-of-defense.webp#right) While wearing these bracers, you gain a +2 bonus to [Armor Class](Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/armor-class-xphb.md) if you are wearing no armor and using no Shield. *Source: Dungeon Master's Guide (2024) p. 241. Available in the <span title='Systems Reference Document (5.2)'>SRD</span> and the Free Rules (2024)*