Difference between revisions of "Swamp dragon scales"
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{{Flavour|The scales of a swamp dragon. It confers resistance to poison on its wearer.}} | {{Flavour|The scales of a swamp dragon. It confers resistance to poison on its wearer.}} | ||
| − | '''Swamp dragon scales''' are an effective body [[armour]] for use by low [[strength]] characters and casters, providing respectable [[AC | + | '''Swamp dragon scales''' are an effective body [[armour]] for use by low-[[strength]] characters and casters, providing respectable [[AC]] with a manageable [[encumbrance rating]] of 7. They also provide [[poison resistance]], rendering some early- and mid-game threats significantly less deadly. |
| − | Unfortunately, these scales can be rare. They may randomly generate when you slay a [[swamp dragon]], but if your particular game did not generate [[the Swamp]], it is extremely unlikely that you'll be able to find any such dragons to slay. | + | Unfortunately, these scales can be rare. They may randomly generate when you slay a [[swamp dragon]], but if your particular game did not generate [[the Swamp]], it is extremely unlikely that you'll be able to find any such dragons to slay (and you'll probably want a source of poison resistance for actually fighting a swamp dragon). |
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Revision as of 06:37, 30 January 2022
| Name | Swamp dragon scales |
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| Size to wear | Any |
| Armour Class | 7 |
| Encumbrance rating | 7 |
| Maximum Enchantment | +7 |
| Grants | rPois |
| Time to Wear | 5 |
| The scales of a swamp dragon. It confers resistance to poison on its wearer. |
Swamp dragon scales are an effective body armour for use by low-strength characters and casters, providing respectable AC with a manageable encumbrance rating of 7. They also provide poison resistance, rendering some early- and mid-game threats significantly less deadly.
Unfortunately, these scales can be rare. They may randomly generate when you slay a swamp dragon, but if your particular game did not generate the Swamp, it is extremely unlikely that you'll be able to find any such dragons to slay (and you'll probably want a source of poison resistance for actually fighting a swamp dragon).
Desirability
Swamp dragon scales are not usually considered one of the better dragon scales. While their encumbrance rating is quite manageable, so is that of fire dragon scales, which provide a more useful intrinsic and more AC. Conversely, a robe with a very powerful ego such as resistance or Archmagi is also likely to be a better item for most characters. Poison resistance is not usually a resistance needed constantly outside of The Spider's Nest or The Snake Pit, and even for those places, there are usually better ways to get it.
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History
Prior to 0.19, this item was known as swamp dragon armour and was obtained by enchanting swamp dragon hide.
| Armour | |
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| Body Armour | Leather armour • Ring mail • Scale mail • Chain mail • Plate armour • Crystal plate armour
Robe • Animal skin • Troll leather armour • Steam dragon scales • Acid dragon scales • |
| Miscellaneous | Hat • Helmet • Cloak • Scarf • Gloves • Boots • Barding |
| Shields | Buckler • Kite shield • Tower shield • Orb |
