# Bracers of Defense *Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement)*  While wearing these bracers, you gain a +2 bonus to [Armor Class](/Rules/Source/variant-rules/armor-class-xphb.md) if you are wearing no armor and using no [Shield](/Rules/Source/items/shield-xphb.md). *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)*