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  |name = Pearl dragon scales
 
  |cost = 1605
 
  |cost = 1605
|weight = 40.0
 
 
  |AC = 10
 
  |AC = 10
|SV = n/a 
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  |EV = 11
  |EV = -11
 
 
  |maxenc = +10
 
  |maxenc = +10
|skill = Armour
 
 
  |size = Any  
 
  |size = Any  
|acquirement = ?
 
 
  |grants = rN+
 
  |grants = rN+
|weartime = 11
 
|GDR      = 39%
 
 
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{{flavour|Armour made from the nacreous scales of a pearl dragon. It grants its wearer resistance from negative energies.}}
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{{flavour|The nacreous scales of a pearl dragon. It grants its wearer resistance from negative energies.}}
  
'''Pearl dragon armour''' is an excellent body [[armour]] choice that provides the same [[AC]] and [[GDR]] as [[plate armour]] but with a bearable [[encumbrance rating]] of -11. It also provides one rank of [[life protection]].
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'''Pearl dragon scales''' are a strong armour choice, with the same AC as [[plate armour]], but with a bearable encumbrance. They also provide one rank of [[life protection]] (rN+).
  
Unfortunately, it is rarely found randomly, and [[pearl dragon]]s can only be found on [[holy]] [[Pandemonium]] floors and [[Ziggurat]]s. You can occasionally find random [[pearl dragon hide]]s, however, which you can turn into armour by using a [[scroll of enchant armour]] on it.
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This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a [[pearl dragon]], which can only be found on the [[holy]] [[Pandemonium]] floor, [[Ziggurat]]s, and a few special [[Depths]] [[vault]]s. Otherwise, these scales can rarely be found on the floor or in a [[shop]].
  
 
==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
This is often considered the ultimate armour for a caster or EV character, providing the same protection as plate armour with an encumbrance rating that won't badly impact [[Dodging]] or [[Spellcasting]]. Unfortunately, it is far too rare to rely on finding - plan on using a [[fire dragon armour]].
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A very strong option for [[EV]]-based characters, often considered to be the "ultimate" base armour for these characters. It has the same protection as a plate armour, but much less encumbrance, meaning it won't hinder [[Dodging]], [[Spellcasting]], and [[Ranged Weapons]] as much. Unfortunately, they are far too rare to rely on finding one before [[extended]]. Melee brutes should also consider it, since it's better than plate armour.
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Compared to [[fire dragon scales|fire]] and [[ice dragon scales]], pearl scales have the same encumbrance, but higher AC and max enchantment. Pearl scales give rN+ with no vulnerability, while the former two scales make you vulnerable to the opposite element.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Prior to [[0.10]], this armour was impossible to [[curse]] by any means. This was changed, the rationale being that pearl dragon armour is created by mutilating a holy creature's corpse, as opposed to being an item blessed by [[the Shining One]].
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*Prior to [[0.19]], this item was known as pearl dragon armour in-game and was obtained by using a [[scroll of enchant armour]] on a [[pearl dragon hide]].
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*Prior to [[0.10]], this armour was impossible to [[curse]] by any means. This was changed, the rationale being that pearl dragon armour is created by mutilating a holy creature's corpse, as opposed to being an item blessed by [[the Shining One]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 02:08, 23 October 2024

Version 0.32: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
Name Pearl dragon scales
Size to wear Any
Armour Class 10
Encumbrance rating 11
Maximum Enchantment +10
Grants rN+
Time to Wear 5


The nacreous scales of a pearl dragon. It grants its wearer resistance from negative energies.

Pearl dragon scales are a strong armour choice, with the same AC as plate armour, but with a bearable encumbrance. They also provide one rank of life protection (rN+).

This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a pearl dragon, which can only be found on the holy Pandemonium floor, Ziggurats, and a few special Depths vaults. Otherwise, these scales can rarely be found on the floor or in a shop.

Desirability

A very strong option for EV-based characters, often considered to be the "ultimate" base armour for these characters. It has the same protection as a plate armour, but much less encumbrance, meaning it won't hinder Dodging, Spellcasting, and Ranged Weapons as much. Unfortunately, they are far too rare to rely on finding one before extended. Melee brutes should also consider it, since it's better than plate armour.

Compared to fire and ice dragon scales, pearl scales have the same encumbrance, but higher AC and max enchantment. Pearl scales give rN+ with no vulnerability, while the former two scales make you vulnerable to the opposite element.

History

  • Prior to 0.19, this item was known as pearl dragon armour in-game and was obtained by using a scroll of enchant armour on a pearl dragon hide.
  • Prior to 0.10, this armour was impossible to curse by any means. This was changed, the rationale being that pearl dragon armour is created by mutilating a holy creature's corpse, as opposed to being an item blessed by the Shining One.
Pearl dragon scales Image
Mundane Pearl dragon armour.png
Artefact Pearl dragon armour artefact.png
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