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Lightning striking full plate "” what's the damage to the wearer?

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I have a knight fighting a dragon with an electric breath weapon, I'm wondering what would actually happen when the knight was struck by the weapon, assuming it has the power of a 'regular' lightning bolt.

How would somebody wearing full plate armour (with appropriate leather padding) be affected by a lightning bolt? Would the Faraday cage effect protect them from death, and what injuries would the knight likely suffer? Would sweat caused by exertion affect the result?

Let's assume that this knight is actually on foot (because it probably gets silly if they are on a horse, also with barding).

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