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| + | [[File:Lightning scales.png]] '''''the +6 lightning scales''''' | ||
| − | + | + | +6 [[barding]] |
| − | + | [[Running]] ego (-10% [[movement delay]])<br> | |
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| − | + | ==Desirability== | |
| + | The '''lightning scales'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-data.txt|1187}}</ref> provide excellent defense (better than all mundane bardings), an uncommon resistance, and the only source of unconditional increased movement speed in the game. However, as it is a barding, only [[Naga]]s and [[Armataur]]s can wear it. | ||
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| + | Nagas with these scales will move below average speed (1.2 move delay), but that's still a significant improvement. It allows you to reposition without as many attacks, and lets you retreat a few more tiles before being attacked. The addition of [[Swiftness]] will allow them to finally move faster than average. | ||
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| + | Armataurs, meanwhile, get to permanently move at above-average speed. This is a large benefit - fast speed means you can [[kite]] enemies, avoid [[attacks of opportunity]], and retreat easier. | ||
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| + | Followers of [[Cheibriados]] should avoid this item, as that god forbids hasty items like this. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.26]], only nagas could wear the lightning scales. | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.13]], this artefact always reduced movement delay by 2, but only had a +3 enchantment bonus to AC. | ||
| + | *The lightning scales were added in [[0.10]]. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Unrands]] | [[Category:Unrands]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Barding]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:18, 21 October 2024
| A set of armoured plates assembled to protect a creature with a long, scaly lower body. Faintly crackling with electricity, they supercharge their wearer's ability to cover distance. |
the +6 lightning scales
+6 barding
Running ego (-10% movement delay)
rElec
Desirability
The lightning scales[1] provide excellent defense (better than all mundane bardings), an uncommon resistance, and the only source of unconditional increased movement speed in the game. However, as it is a barding, only Nagas and Armataurs can wear it.
Nagas with these scales will move below average speed (1.2 move delay), but that's still a significant improvement. It allows you to reposition without as many attacks, and lets you retreat a few more tiles before being attacked. The addition of Swiftness will allow them to finally move faster than average.
Armataurs, meanwhile, get to permanently move at above-average speed. This is a large benefit - fast speed means you can kite enemies, avoid attacks of opportunity, and retreat easier.
Followers of Cheibriados should avoid this item, as that god forbids hasty items like this.
History
- Prior to 0.26, only nagas could wear the lightning scales.
- Prior to 0.13, this artefact always reduced movement delay by 2, but only had a +3 enchantment bonus to AC.
- The lightning scales were added in 0.10.
References
- ↑ art-data.txt:1187 (0.30.0)
