Difference between revisions of "Ring mail"
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| − | For a strong melee brute, it is generally not that useful; a heavier armour such as [[plate armour]] or [[chain mail]] is preferable. However, for a hybrid-style character, it strikes a balance between not interfering with spells too much and providing some protection, and so it may be desirable for such characters. Even hybrids will want to upgrade to a [[swamp dragon scales]] whenever possible, which has more AC and rPois for the same | + | For a strong melee brute, it is generally not that useful; a heavier armour such as [[plate armour]] or [[chain mail]] is preferable. However, for a hybrid-style character, it strikes a balance between not interfering with spells too much and providing some protection, and so it may be desirable for such characters. Even hybrids will want to upgrade to a [[swamp dragon scales]] whenever possible, which has more AC and rPois for the same encumbrance. |
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 14:38, 24 March 2022
| Name | Ring mail |
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| Size to wear | Small, Medium |
| Armour Class | 5 |
| Encumbrance rating | 7 |
| Maximum Enchantment | +5 |
| Grants | nothing |
| Time to Wear | 5 |
| A light leather suit reinforced with a covering of metal rings. It is protective in combat, but slightly uncomfortable due to the added weight. |
Ring mail is a body armour one step heavier than leather armour.
Desirability
For a strong melee brute, it is generally not that useful; a heavier armour such as plate armour or chain mail is preferable. However, for a hybrid-style character, it strikes a balance between not interfering with spells too much and providing some protection, and so it may be desirable for such characters. Even hybrids will want to upgrade to a swamp dragon scales whenever possible, which has more AC and rPois for the same encumbrance.
Trivia
Ring mail is an item of armour whose historical existence is somewhat doubtful. It seems more likely that it is a Victorian misinterpretation of contemporary depictions of chain mail or scale mail, or that the rings were merely items of decoration.
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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 |
