Does the Dex bonus from shrinking stack with the +1 to AC?

[Malaqai]

Hey Playgrounders - I'm running a campaign where I've shrunk my players down, and I'm wondering if the Dex bonus granted by shrinking stacks with the AC bonus that is listed as part of being small. I can't find an answer anywhere - would you guys help me out? Thanks!

[Derjuin]

The +1 to AC is a Size bonus to AC, whereas the Dex bonus contributes to the Dex mod to AC. It's the same way a Halfling technically gets +2 AC from its race, +1 from the +2 Dex and +1 from being Small. Since both are different kinds of bonuses, they stack. :smallsmile:

[Malaqai]

Thanks for the answer! I accidentally made the party dervish dancer really scary . . .