Armor Class bonuses

'''This page is currently under construction. The listed values are neither complete nor correct'''. It is intended as an updated and wikified version of the Definite AC Bonus Thread.

This page provides an overview of armor class bonuses by type.

Acknowledgements

 * http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=205669
 * http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=115491

Armor bonus
Unless otherwise notified, Armor Bonus does not stack.

Shield bonus
Unless otherwise notified, Shield Bonus does not stack.

Natural armor bonus
Unless otherwise notified, Natural Armor Bonus does not stack.

Deflection bonus
Unless otherwise notified, Deflection bonus does not stack.

Insight bonus
Unless otherwise notified, Insight Bonus does not stack.

Dodge bonus
Unless otherwise notified, Dodge Bonus does stack.

Miscellaneous bonus
Unless otherwise notified, Miscellaneous bonus does stack.

Maximum dexterity bonus
Each character gains additional armor class bonus equal to his Dexterity bonus. However, this bonus is limited by the Maximum dexterity bonus. Both shields and armor limit your dexterity bonus, the lower of the two is the maximum dexterity bonus.

See Maximum dexterity bonus for base values for different armor and shield types.