Is a shield considered armor for mage armor?

Question is, mage armor requires the caster to NOT be wearing armor. I let it happen without questioning it (rule of cool) but in future cases, is shield technically considered armor? Edit: Yes, in the players handbook, a shield is considered armor.

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Is shield or mage armor better?

The spells are badly balanced, Mage Armor being stronger

At mid-levels and above, it effectively lasts for an entire adventuring day. Shield is only effective when the caster can specifically "buff up" for the combat, and even then lasts for only one or two combats at most. Does cloak of protection stack with mage armor? Yes. Mage armor is an AC calculation. Cloak of protection is an AC bonus. AC calculations can't stack with other calculations, but AC bonuses can stack with anything (as long as they dont say otherwise).

Can Wizards wear Elven chain?

"A multi-classed wizard can freely combine the powers of the wizard with any other class allowed, although the wearing of armor is restricted. Elves wearing elven chain can cast spells in armor, as magic is part of the nature of elves." Does mage armor stack with ring of protection? There's no way to stack those two to get 13+Dex mod+Wis mod. The Bracers of Defense are different because they give you a +2 bonus to AC. That's not a separate formula, so it can stack.

Can Bladesingers use a longsword?

If you already have proficiency in the weapon, it won't show up in the list of weapons to gain proficiency in. Long sword is included in elven weapon training, therefor it won't show up as an option on War and Song. Does Elven chain count as light armor? They're simply suits of enchanted light armor.

Can Bladesingers wear Elven chain?

Bladesinger Chain is enchanted elven chain armor +4, which can be worn also by thieves and requires 5 strength points to wear this. Does unarmored Defence work with Mage armor? Does Unarmored Defense work with a spell like mage armor? Unarmored Defense doesn't work with mage armor.

Does Mage armor stack with bracers of defense?

Yes, they do stack.