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{{Flavour|The scales of a swamp dragon. It confers resistance to poison on its wearer.}}
 
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'''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.
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'''Swamp dragon scales''' are a moderately light body [[armour]] that provides [[poison resistance]].
  
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 to already ''have'' a source of poison resistance before encountering a swamp dragon).
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This item has a 1/3 chance to to generate when you slay a [[swamp dragon]].
  
 
==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
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.  
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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.
  
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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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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The next lightest scales are [[Fire dragon scales|fire]] and [[ice dragon scales]] - 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.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Prior to [[0.19]], this item was known as [[swamp dragon armour]], and were obtained by [[scroll of enchant armour|enchanting]] [[swamp dragon hide]].
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*Prior to [[0.19]], this item was known as [[swamp dragon armour]], and were obtained by [[scroll of enchant armour|enchanting]] [[swamp dragon hide]].
  
 
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Revision as of 06:56, 27 October 2023

Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Name Swamp dragon scales
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 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.

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.

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 clouds 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 next lightest scales are fire and ice dragon scales - 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.

History

Swamp dragon scales Image
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Artefact Swamp dragon armour artefact.png
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