Swamp dragon scales - Revision history

Patrick2011b: bump

2024-10-23T01:13:16Z

bump

Hordes at 13:00, 6 February 2024

2024-02-06T13:00:10Z

Hordes: v, bump

2024-02-06T12:55:52Z

v, bump

Ge0ff at 19:12, 28 October 2023

2023-10-28T19:12:49Z

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2023-10-27T16:28:59Z

‎Desirability

Hordes at 06:07, 27 October 2023

2023-10-27T06:07:01Z

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2023-10-27T05:57:22Z

‎Desirability

Hordes: version bump, strategy update

2023-10-27T05:56:36Z

version bump, strategy update

Ge0ff at 21:23, 25 June 2023

2023-06-25T21:23:19Z

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2022-03-30T09:05:11Z

‎Desirability

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 {{armour
   |name        = Swamp dragon scales

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   |size        = All
   |grants      = rPois
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 {{Flavour|The scales of a swamp dragon. It confers resistance to poison on its wearer.}}

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 {{armour
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   |EV          = 7
   |maxenc      = +7
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   |grants      = rPois
   |GDR         = 31%
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 '''Swamp dragon scales''' are a moderately light body [[armour]] that provides [[poison resistance]].
-This item has a 1/3 chance to to generate when you slay a [[swamp dragon]].
+This item has a 33% chance to to generate when you slay a [[swamp dragon]].
 ==Desirability==
-Swamp dragon scales are a light armour with relatively high AC, a direct upgrade to a plain [[ring mail]]. They are a good option for casters and [[EV]]-based characters.
+Swamp dragon scales are a light armour with relatively high AC, a direct upgrade to plain [[ring mail]]s and [[scale mail]]s. They are a good option for casters and [[EV]]-based characters.
-The poison resistance is great in [[Spider's Nest]], [[Snake Pit]], and [[the Swamp]], where poison is a major threat. It can occasionally be useful in other places. For instance, poison [[cloud]]s can inflict rapid damage, even for a character in [[Zot]]. However, even if you have rPois from other sources, this armour can be good for the AC and low encumbrance.
+The poison resistance is great in [[Spider's Nest]], [[Snake Pit]], and [[the Swamp]], where poison is a major threat. It can occasionally be useful in other places, such as [[Zot]]. However, even if you already have rPois, this armour can be good for its defensive merit.
-Next in line are [[Fire dragon scales|fire]] and [[ice dragon scales]] - these offer more AC, but heavier. In comparison, swamp scales are lighter, but more notably, do not make you vulnerable to an element. Thus, these scales can be a viable choice to complete a 3-rune game. Alternatively you may prefer a different armour, like a [[robe]] of the [[Archmagi]], for its intrinsics.
+The next heaviest scales are [[Fire dragon scales|fire]] and [[ice dragon scales]]. These offer more AC, but are significantly heavier than swamp dragon scales. In addition, both fire and ice scales make you vulnerable to the opposite element, while swamp offers no vulnerability. Overall, any of the three choices can be viable to complete a 3-rune game - which you should pick will vary from character to character.
 ==History==

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 ==Desirability==
-Swamp dragon scales are a light armour with relatively high AC, a direct upgrade to plain [[ring mail]]. They are a good option for casters and [[EV]]-based characters.
+Swamp dragon scales are a light armour with relatively high AC, a direct upgrade to a plain [[ring mail]]. They are a good option for casters and [[EV]]-based characters.
 The poison resistance is great in [[Spider's Nest]], [[Snake Pit]], and [[the Swamp]], where poison is a major threat. It can occasionally be useful in other places. For instance, poison [[cloud]]s can inflict rapid damage, even for a character in [[Zot]]. However, even if you have rPois from other sources, this armour can be good for the AC and low encumbrance.
-Next in line are [[Fire dragon scales|fire]] and [[ice dragon scales]] - these offer more AC, but heavier. Compared to these, swamp scales are lighter, but more notably, do not make you vulnerable to an element. Thus, these scales can be a viable choice to complete 3-rune game. Alternatively you may prefer a different armour, like a [[robe]] of the [[Archmagi]], for its intrinsics.
+Next in line are [[Fire dragon scales|fire]] and [[ice dragon scales]] - these offer more AC, but heavier. In comparison, swamp scales are lighter, but more notably, do not make you vulnerable to an element. Thus, these scales can be a viable choice to complete a 3-rune game. Alternatively you may prefer a different armour, like a [[robe]] of the [[Archmagi]], for its intrinsics.
 ==History==

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 ==Desirability==
-Swamp dragon scales are a light armour with relatively high AC, a direct upgrade to [[ring mail]]. They are a good option for casters and [[EV]]-based characters.
+Swamp dragon scales are a light armour with relatively high AC, a direct upgrade to plain [[ring mail]]. They are a good option for casters and [[EV]]-based characters.
 The poison resistance is great in [[Spider's Nest]], [[Snake Pit]], and [[the Swamp]], where poison is a major threat. It can occasionally be useful in other places. For instance, poison [[cloud]]s can inflict rapid damage, even for a character in [[Zot]]. However, even if you have rPois from other sources, this armour can be good for the AC and low encumbrance.

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 However, poison resistance in an unintrusive slot is fairly useful. Apart from poison being the primary threat of the [[Spider's Nest]] or [[Snake Pit]], poison [[cloud]]s deal damage at an alarming rate even when you get to [[Zot]]. The [[ring of poison resistance|ring]] is normally a better way to get rPois, but if you'd want a light armour anyway, these scales are not a bad pick.
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-| '''Swamp dragon scales''' || [[File:Swamp dragon armour.png]]
+| '''Mundane''' || [[File:Swamp dragon armour.png]]
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 {{armours}}
 [[Category:Body armour]]
 [[Category:Dragon scales]]

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 Swamp dragon scales are on the lighter side of dragon scales; [[fire dragon scales]] are somewhat heavier, but provide a more useful intrinsic and more AC. Conversely, a [[robe]] with a powerful ego such as [[resistance (ego)|resistance]] or [[Archmagi]] would be more attractive to casters who cannot bear any encumbrance.
-However, poison resistance as a body armour is still fairly useful. Apart from poison being the primary threat of the [[Spider's Nest]] or [[Snake Pit]], poison [[cloud]]s deal damage at an alarming rate even when you get to [[Zot]]. The [[ring of poison resistance|ring]] is normally a better way to get rPois, but if you'd want a light armour anyway, these scales are not a bad pick.
+However, poison resistance in an unintrusive slot is fairly useful. Apart from poison being the primary threat of the [[Spider's Nest]] or [[Snake Pit]], poison [[cloud]]s deal damage at an alarming rate even when you get to [[Zot]]. The [[ring of poison resistance|ring]] is normally a better way to get rPois, but if you'd want a light armour anyway, these scales are not a bad pick.
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