Difference between revisions of "Robe"
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| − | A '''robe''' is the lightest body armour in the game, providing 2 base AC with no encumbrance rating. Many classes start the game with one, including most | + | A '''robe''' is the lightest body armour in the game, providing 2 base AC with no encumbrance rating. Many classes start the game with one, including most spellcasters. Moreover, robes, [[animal skin]]s, and [[dragon scales]] are the only types of body armour that [[spriggan]]s, [[ogre]]s, and [[troll]]s can wear. |
Robes can carry many different [[ego]]s, including rare and valuable ones such as [[archmagi]] and [[resistance (ego)|resistance]]. There are also artefact robes, including unrandarts ranging from the sublime to the notorious. | Robes can carry many different [[ego]]s, including rare and valuable ones such as [[archmagi]] and [[resistance (ego)|resistance]]. There are also artefact robes, including unrandarts ranging from the sublime to the notorious. | ||
==Desirability== | ==Desirability== | ||
| − | A robe is a decent bet for any character whose primary means of defense is going to be their [[EV]] | + | A robe is a decent bet for any character whose primary means of defense is going to be their [[EV]], but for many such characters, superior alternatives exist. [[Steam dragon scales]] are just as light, but provide more AC. [[Leather armour]], [[troll leather armour]], and other light dragon scales all provide greater AC for a relatively small penalty. However, there are a number of reasons a robe may be better: |
| − | *Robes are more common than | + | *Robes are more common than troll leather or dragon scales. Species that can't fit into standard kinds of armour will likely be stuck with a robe for a while. |
| − | *[[Size|Small and little]] characters | + | *[[Size|Small and little]] characters ([[kobold]]s and particularly [[spriggan]]s) suffer greater EV and spellcasting penalties from armour and may prefer a robe. |
*A robe of the [[Archmagi]] is an excellent item for characters that rely heavily on [[spell power]]. | *A robe of the [[Archmagi]] is an excellent item for characters that rely heavily on [[spell power]]. | ||
*A robe of resistance is a very convenient way to gain resistances, particularly for slot-restricted races who otherwise have trouble getting them. | *A robe of resistance is a very convenient way to gain resistances, particularly for slot-restricted races who otherwise have trouble getting them. | ||
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Revision as of 08:31, 14 February 2022
| Name | Robe |
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| Size to wear | Any |
| Armour Class | 2 |
| Encumbrance rating | 0 |
| Maximum Enchantment | +2 |
| Grants | nothing |
| Time to Wear | 5 |
| A large, loose-fitting, wide-sleeved outer garment made of light cloth. It offers little protection against physical harm, but does not hinder evasion or spellcasting.
"CLEOPATRA: Give me my robe; put on my crown; I have -William Shakespeare, _Anthony & Cleopatra_, V, ii, ca. 1605. |
A robe is the lightest body armour in the game, providing 2 base AC with no encumbrance rating. Many classes start the game with one, including most spellcasters. Moreover, robes, animal skins, and dragon scales are the only types of body armour that spriggans, ogres, and trolls can wear.
Robes can carry many different egos, including rare and valuable ones such as archmagi and resistance. There are also artefact robes, including unrandarts ranging from the sublime to the notorious.
Desirability
A robe is a decent bet for any character whose primary means of defense is going to be their EV, but for many such characters, superior alternatives exist. Steam dragon scales are just as light, but provide more AC. Leather armour, troll leather armour, and other light dragon scales all provide greater AC for a relatively small penalty. However, there are a number of reasons a robe may be better:
- Robes are more common than troll leather or dragon scales. Species that can't fit into standard kinds of armour will likely be stuck with a robe for a while.
- Small and little characters (kobolds and particularly spriggans) suffer greater EV and spellcasting penalties from armour and may prefer a robe.
- A robe of the Archmagi is an excellent item for characters that rely heavily on spell power.
- A robe of resistance is a very convenient way to gain resistances, particularly for slot-restricted races who otherwise have trouble getting them.
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| Artifact |  or 
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| Unrandart Robes | |
| Robe of Augmentation | 
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| Robe of Clouds | 
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| Robe of Night | 
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| Robe of Folly | 
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| Robe of Misfortune | 
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| Robe of Vines | 
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| 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 |
