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{{flavour|The scales of an acid dragon. Although it does not provide its wearer with as much protection as the armour made from the scales of some larger dragons, it is somewhat lighter and less encumbering. It is also remarkably smooth, letting corrosive slime flow off it like water.}}
 
{{flavour|The scales of an acid dragon. Although it does not provide its wearer with as much protection as the armour made from the scales of some larger dragons, it is somewhat lighter and less encumbering. It is also remarkably smooth, letting corrosive slime flow off it like water.}}
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'''Acid dragon scales''' are a lightweight armour that provides [[corrosion resistance]].
  
==Useful info==
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This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay an [[acid dragon]].
Acid dragon scales are a fairly lightweight armour and a decent armour choice for stealthy or spellcasting characters, providing decent AC in exchange for a very small encumbrance rating. Wearing these scales grants [[Acid#Corrosion|rCorr]].
 
  
This item has a 1/3 chance to generate when you slay an [[acid dragon]], like any other dragon scales.
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==Desirability==
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An upgrade over plain [[ring mail]]s and [[scale mail]]s, acid dragon scales are very light. They are only 1 encumbrance above [[leather armour]], so even if you have poor strength, they won't hinder you much. Overall, they are a nice choice for early casters and [[EV]]-based characters. They are also useful for [[Troll]]s and [[Oni]] who haven't found anything heavier yet.  
  
==Desirability==
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You might want to upgrade to the slightly heavier [[swamp dragon scales]] once you can handle the encumbrance.
The encumbrance rating of these scales is so small that even characters with a terrible [[Armour skill]] aptitude (such as [[spriggan]]s or [[deep elves]]) can easily overcome it.
 
  
Some players will prefer the extra AC these scales provide, while others may find that a different property (such as that from [[robe of the Archmagi]], [[troll leather armour]], or even just a [[leather armour]] of [[fire resistance]]) is more useful. [[Troll]]s and [[Ogre]]s may appreciate these as they hold over for a heavier armour to wear. Ultimately, it depends on your play style, how much rCorr matters in the moment, and what other equipment you have found.
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Corrosion resistance is useful in the [[Slime Pits]], and against certain enemies like [[entropy weaver]]s. But if you're a heavy melee character, don't wear this armour ''just'' for the resistance. The loss in AC is not worth having rCorr.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
*Acid dragon scales replaced mottled dragon scales in [[0.20]].
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*Acid dragon scales were introduced in [[0.20]], replacing [[mottled dragon scales]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 02:14, 23 October 2024

Version 0.32: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
Name Acid dragon scales
Size to wear All
Armour Class 6
Encumbrance rating 5
Maximum Enchantment +6
Grants rCorr
Time to Wear 5


The scales of an acid dragon. Although it does not provide its wearer with as much protection as the armour made from the scales of some larger dragons, it is somewhat lighter and less encumbering. It is also remarkably smooth, letting corrosive slime flow off it like water.

Acid dragon scales are a lightweight armour that provides corrosion resistance.

This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay an acid dragon.

Desirability

An upgrade over plain ring mails and scale mails, acid dragon scales are very light. They are only 1 encumbrance above leather armour, so even if you have poor strength, they won't hinder you much. Overall, they are a nice choice for early casters and EV-based characters. They are also useful for Trolls and Oni who haven't found anything heavier yet.

You might want to upgrade to the slightly heavier swamp dragon scales once you can handle the encumbrance.

Corrosion resistance is useful in the Slime Pits, and against certain enemies like entropy weavers. But if you're a heavy melee character, don't wear this armour just for the resistance. The loss in AC is not worth having rCorr.

History

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