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| − | Swamp dragon scales are | + | Swamp dragon scales are on the lighter side of dragon scales; [[fire dragon scales]] are not much heavier, but provide a more useful intrinsic and more AC. Conversely, a [[robe]] with a powerful ego such as [[resistance (ego)|resistance]] or [[Archmagi]] would be more attractive to casters who can not bear encumberance. |
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| + | However, poison resistance for an empty slot is still somewhat useful. Other than [[The Spider's Nest]] or [[The Snake Pit]], poison [[cloud]]s deal damage at an alarming rate (even when you get to [[Zot]]!). The [[ring of poison resistance|ring]] is normally a better way to get rPois, but if you'd want a light armour anyway, these scales are not a bad pick. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Prior to [[0.19]], this item was known as [[swamp dragon armour]] and | + | Prior to [[0.19]], this item was known as [[swamp dragon armour]], and were obtained by [[scroll of enchant armour|enchanting]] [[swamp dragon hide]]. |
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[[Category:Dragon scales]] | [[Category:Dragon scales]] | ||
Revision as of 05:35, 13 February 2022
| Name | Swamp dragon scales |
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| Size to wear | Any |
| Armour Class | 7 |
| Encumbrance rating | 7 |
| Maximum Enchantment | +7 |
| Grants | rPois |
| Time to Wear | 5 |
| The scales of a swamp dragon. It confers resistance to poison on its wearer. |
Swamp dragon scales are an effective body armour for use by low-strength characters and casters, providing respectable AC with a manageable encumbrance rating of 7. They also provide poison resistance, rendering some early- and mid-game threats significantly less deadly.
Unfortunately, these scales can be rare. They may randomly generate when you slay a swamp dragon, but if your particular game did not generate the Swamp, it is extremely unlikely that you'll be able to find any such dragons to slay (and you'll probably want a source of poison resistance for actually fighting a swamp dragon).
Desirability
Swamp dragon scales are on the lighter side of dragon scales; fire dragon scales are not much heavier, but provide a more useful intrinsic and more AC. Conversely, a robe with a powerful ego such as resistance or Archmagi would be more attractive to casters who can not bear encumberance.
However, poison resistance for an empty slot is still somewhat useful. Other than The Spider's Nest or The Snake Pit, poison clouds deal damage at an alarming rate (even when you get to Zot!). The ring is normally a better way to get rPois, but if you'd want a light armour anyway, these scales are not a bad pick.
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History
Prior to 0.19, this item was known as swamp dragon armour, and were obtained by enchanting swamp dragon hide.
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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 |
