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  |name = Troll Leather Armour
 
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  |AC = 3
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  |AC = 4
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  |EV = 4
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|SV = n/a 
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  |maxenc = +3
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  |EV = -1
 
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  |skill = Dodging
 
  |skill = Dodging
 
  |skill2 = Stealth
 
  |skill2 = Stealth
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  |size = all
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  |size = All
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|acquirement = ?
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  |grants= [[regeneration|Regen]]
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{{Flavour|A magical armour, made from the stiff and knobbly skin of a common troll. It magically regenerates its wearer's flesh at a fairly slow rate (unless already a troll).}}
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{{Flavour|A suit of armour made from the stiff and knobbly skin of a troll. It magically regenerates its wearer's flesh.
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'''Troll leather armour''' is one of the lightest [[armour]]s in the game, providing slightly more defense than [[leather armour]] with no additional [[EV]] penalty. It also provides a +30 bonus to the wearer's [[regeneration rate]], though your [[hunger]] rate is increased to 1.5× normal for as long as you are not at max [[HP]]. This regeneration bonus does not apply to [[troll]] or [[deep dwarf]] characters, but does affect [[mummies]].
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"THE TROLL KING: Now, listen, Prince Peer, and give way to reason!<br>
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You're cut out for a troll. Why, look, already<br>
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You bear yourself quite in a troll-like fashion!<br>
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And you want to become one, don't you?<br>
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PEER GYNT: Of course.<br>
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In return for a bride and a well-found kingdom<br>
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I'm not unwilling to sacrifice something;<br>
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But all things have a natural limit.<br>
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I have taken a tail, it is true; but, then,<br>
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I can undo the knots that our friend has tied<br>
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And take the thing off. I have shed my breeches;<br>
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They were old and patched; but that won't prevent me<br>
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From putting them on if I have a mind to.<br>
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I shall probably find it just as easy<br>
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To deal with your Trollish way of living.<br>
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I can easily swear that a cow's a maiden;<br>
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An oath's not a difficult thing to swallow.<br>
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But to know that one never can get one's freedom –<br>
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Not even to die as a human being –<br>
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To end one's days as a Troll of the mountains –<br>
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Never go back, as you tell me plainly –<br>
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That is a thing that I'll not submit to."
  
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This armour is rare, but you can create your own by using a [[scroll of enchant armour]] on a [[troll hide]] (which is sometimes produced when you butcher a [[troll (monster)|troll]] [[corpse]]). If the hunger increase doesn't sound worth it to you, you can get better defense with no additional EV penalty by using [[mottled dragon armour]].
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-Henrik Ibsen, _Peer Gynt_. 1867.}}
  
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Note that despite its similarity in name to the less universally wearable [[leather armour]], troll leather armour (and its associated hide) can be worn by any character that can wear body armour, not just small and medium species.
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'''Troll leather armour''' is one of the lightest [[armour]]s. It has the same defense and encumbrance as [[leather armour]], but also provides Regen+ (+0.80 HP/turn). This bonus does not apply while under [[Inhibited Regeneration|-Regen]]. Note that this armour can be worn by [[Troll]]s, [[Oni]], and [[Spriggan]]s, while regular leather armour cannot.
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This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay any [[list of trolls|troll]]. The unique trolls [[Pargi]], [[Parghit]], and [[Snorg]] may drop hides that are already enchanted. The moon troll of [[Lehudib's Moon Base]] will drop the [[moon troll leather armour]] (or an [[artefact]] troll armour, if you've already found it).
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==Desirability==
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Troll leather armour is decent for characters who need to stay unencumbered, as it is very light. The regeneration boost is equivalent to an [[amulet of regeneration]], which is quite strong. It is arguably better than the couple of extra AC you'd get from light [[dragon scales]]. In addition to the combat benefit, it lets you recover faster, reducing the chance you find a monster while resting.
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In any case, TLA is a direct upgrade to [[leather armour]], and nearly always better than a [[steam dragon scales]]. [[Oni]], [[Troll]]s, and [[Spriggan]]s who have yet to find dragon scales will at least appreciate something heavier to wear.
  
 
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| '''Hide''' || [[File:Troll hide.png]]
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| '''Armour''' || [[File:Troll leather armour.png]] [[File:Deep troll leather armour.png]] [[File:Iron troll leather armour.png]]
 
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! || [[Unrandart]]<br>Troll leather armour
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| '''[[Moon troll leather armour]]''' || [[File:Moon troll leather armour.png]]
 
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[[Category:Body armour]] [[Category:Troll]]
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==History==
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*Prior to [[0.31]], troll leather armour had a base AC of 4 (and max enchantment of 4).
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*Prior to [[0.28]], the regeneration property gave +1.0 HP/turn.
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*Prior to [[0.27]], the regeneration property gave +0.4 HP/turn.
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*Prior to [[0.20]], all trolls, including [[deep troll|deep]] and [[iron troll]]s, dropped only green armour.
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*Prior to [[0.19]], this item could be created by using a [[scroll of enchant armour]] on a [[troll hide]].
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*Prior to [[0.18]], wearing this armour increased the rate at which the player grew hungry.
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*Prior to [[0.17]], player [[Troll]]s didn't get a regen bonus for wearing troll leather armour.
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*Prior to [[0.14]], troll leather armour only provided +30 regeneration rate.
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[[Category:Body armour]]
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[[Category:Troll]]

Latest revision as of 02:22, 23 October 2024

Version 0.32: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
Name Troll Leather Armour
Size to wear All
Armour Class 3
Encumbrance rating 4
Maximum Enchantment +3
Grants Regen
Time to Wear 5


A suit of armour made from the stiff and knobbly skin of a troll. It magically regenerates its wearer's flesh.

"THE TROLL KING: Now, listen, Prince Peer, and give way to reason!
You're cut out for a troll. Why, look, already
You bear yourself quite in a troll-like fashion!
And you want to become one, don't you?
PEER GYNT: Of course.
In return for a bride and a well-found kingdom
I'm not unwilling to sacrifice something;
But all things have a natural limit.
I have taken a tail, it is true; but, then,
I can undo the knots that our friend has tied
And take the thing off. I have shed my breeches;
They were old and patched; but that won't prevent me
From putting them on if I have a mind to.
I shall probably find it just as easy
To deal with your Trollish way of living.
I can easily swear that a cow's a maiden;
An oath's not a difficult thing to swallow.
But to know that one never can get one's freedom –
Not even to die as a human being –
To end one's days as a Troll of the mountains –
Never go back, as you tell me plainly –
That is a thing that I'll not submit to."

-Henrik Ibsen, _Peer Gynt_. 1867.

Troll leather armour is one of the lightest armours. It has the same defense and encumbrance as leather armour, but also provides Regen+ (+0.80 HP/turn). This bonus does not apply while under -Regen. Note that this armour can be worn by Trolls, Oni, and Spriggans, while regular leather armour cannot.

This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay any troll. The unique trolls Pargi, Parghit, and Snorg may drop hides that are already enchanted. The moon troll of Lehudib's Moon Base will drop the moon troll leather armour (or an artefact troll armour, if you've already found it).

Desirability

Troll leather armour is decent for characters who need to stay unencumbered, as it is very light. The regeneration boost is equivalent to an amulet of regeneration, which is quite strong. It is arguably better than the couple of extra AC you'd get from light dragon scales. In addition to the combat benefit, it lets you recover faster, reducing the chance you find a monster while resting.

In any case, TLA is a direct upgrade to leather armour, and nearly always better than a steam dragon scales. Oni, Trolls, and Spriggans who have yet to find dragon scales will at least appreciate something heavier to wear.

Image
Armour Troll leather armour.png Deep troll leather armour.png Iron troll leather armour.png
Unrandart
Troll leather armour
Moon troll leather armour Moon troll leather armour.png

History

  • Prior to 0.31, troll leather armour had a base AC of 4 (and max enchantment of 4).
  • Prior to 0.28, the regeneration property gave +1.0 HP/turn.
  • Prior to 0.27, the regeneration property gave +0.4 HP/turn.
  • Prior to 0.20, all trolls, including deep and iron trolls, dropped only green armour.
  • Prior to 0.19, this item could be created by using a scroll of enchant armour on a troll hide.
  • Prior to 0.18, wearing this armour increased the rate at which the player grew hungry.
  • Prior to 0.17, player Trolls didn't get a regen bonus for wearing troll leather armour.
  • Prior to 0.14, troll leather armour only provided +30 regeneration rate.
Armour
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 •
Swamp dragon scales • Quicksilver dragon scales • Fire dragon scales • Ice dragon scales
Pearl dragon scales • Shadow dragon scales • Storm dragon scales • Golden dragon scales

Miscellaneous Hat • Helmet • Cloak • Scarf • Gloves • Boots • Barding
Shields Buckler • Kite shield • Tower shield • Orb
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