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{{armour | {{armour | ||
|name = Robe | |name = Robe | ||
|cost = 18 | |cost = 18 | ||
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|AC = 2 | |AC = 2 | ||
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|EV = 0 | |EV = 0 | ||
|maxenc = +2 | |maxenc = +2 | ||
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{{flavour|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. | {{flavour|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. | ||
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-William Shakespeare, _Anthony & Cleopatra_, V, ii, ca. 1605.}} | -William Shakespeare, _Anthony & Cleopatra_, V, ii, ca. 1605.}} | ||
| − | '''Robes''' are the lightest and least protective body armour in the game. Many classes, including most spellcasters, start with one. They are one of the [[animal skin|few]] [[troll leather armour|body]] [[dragon scales|armours]] that [[Spriggan]]s, [[ | + | '''Robes''' are the lightest and least protective body armour in the game. Many classes, including most spellcasters, start with one. They are one of the [[animal skin|few]] [[troll leather armour|body]] [[dragon scales|armours]] that [[Spriggan]]s, [[Oni]], and [[Troll]]s can wear. |
| − | + | ==Egos== | |
| + | *[[Fire resistance]] | ||
| + | *[[Cold resistance]] | ||
| + | *[[Willpower]] | ||
| + | *[[Resistance (ego)|Resistance]] | ||
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| + | Also, [[randart]] robes can generate with the [[Archmagi]] ego. | ||
==Desirability== | ==Desirability== | ||
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*Robes appear much earlier than most alternatives; many [[background]]s start with them. | *Robes appear much earlier than most alternatives; many [[background]]s start with them. | ||
**Species that can't fit into standard kinds of armour will likely be stuck with a robe for a while. | **Species that can't fit into standard kinds of armour will likely be stuck with a robe for a while. | ||
| − | * | + | **A +1 robe is better than a +0 leather armour. |
| − | *Robes can spawn with good [[ego]]s | + | *Robes can spawn with good [[ego]]s. 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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| '''[[Robe of Vines]]''' || [[File:Robe of vines.png]] | | '''[[Robe of Vines]]''' || [[File:Robe of vines.png]] | ||
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| + | | '''toga "[[Victory]]" || [[File:Victory.png]] | ||
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{{armours}} | {{armours}} | ||
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| − | + | ==History== | |
| + | *Prior to [[0.31]], non-artefact robes could spawn with Archmagi. | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.27]], randart robes could not spawn with Archmagi. | ||
[[Category:Body armour]] | [[Category:Body armour]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:27, 23 October 2024
Version 0.32: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
| Name | Robe |
|---|---|
| Size to wear | All |
| 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. |
Robes are the lightest and least protective body armour in the game. Many classes, including most spellcasters, start with one. They are one of the few body armours that Spriggans, Oni, and Trolls can wear.
Egos
Also, randart robes can generate with the Archmagi ego.
Desirability
A robe is passible 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 provides better armour. Leather armour, troll leather armour, and other light dragon scales all provide greater AC for a relatively small encumbrance. However, there are a number of reasons you might wear a robe:
- Robes appear much earlier than most alternatives; many backgrounds start with them.
- Species that can't fit into standard kinds of armour will likely be stuck with a robe for a while.
- A +1 robe is better than a +0 leather armour.
- Robes can spawn with good egos. 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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| Magical |  or 
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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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| toga "Victory" | 
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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 |
