Difference between revisions of "Lightning scales"
m |
m (→Desirability) |
||
| Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
==Desirability== | ==Desirability== | ||
| − | The '''lightning scales'''<ref>{{source ref|0. | + | The '''lightning scales'''<ref>{{source ref|0.29.0|art-data.txt|1175}}</ref> provide excellent defense (better than all mundane bardings), an uncommon resistance, and the only source of unconditional increased movement speed in the game (the [[rampaging]] ego is more common, but only applies when moving directly towards an enemy). However, as it is a barding, only [[naga]]s and [[palentonga]]s can wear it. |
| − | Without other bonuses to movement speed, nagas will still move slightly slower than the average character, but that's still a significant improvement over their base movement speed -- the simple addition of [[Swiftness]] will allow them to finally move faster than average. Palentongas, meanwhile, will gain the permanent ability to run at above-average speed, granting them all the benefits that entails | + | Without other bonuses to movement speed, nagas will still move slightly slower than the average character, but that's still a significant improvement over their base movement speed -- the simple addition of [[Swiftness]] will allow them to finally move faster than average. Palentongas, meanwhile, will gain the permanent ability to run at above-average speed, granting them all the benefits that entails. Thi includes [[kiting]], avoiding [[attacks of opportunity]], and simple retreating. |
Followers of [[Cheibriados]] should avoid this item, as that god forbids hasty items like this. | Followers of [[Cheibriados]] should avoid this item, as that god forbids hasty items like this. | ||
Revision as of 20:44, 26 August 2022
| A set of armoured plates assembled to protect a creature with a long, scaly lower body. Faintly crackling with electricity, they supercharge their wearer's ability to cover distance. |
the +6 lightning scales
+6 barding
Running ego (-10% movement delay)
rElec
Desirability
The lightning scales[1] provide excellent defense (better than all mundane bardings), an uncommon resistance, and the only source of unconditional increased movement speed in the game (the rampaging ego is more common, but only applies when moving directly towards an enemy). However, as it is a barding, only nagas and palentongas can wear it.
Without other bonuses to movement speed, nagas will still move slightly slower than the average character, but that's still a significant improvement over their base movement speed -- the simple addition of Swiftness will allow them to finally move faster than average. Palentongas, meanwhile, will gain the permanent ability to run at above-average speed, granting them all the benefits that entails. Thi includes kiting, avoiding attacks of opportunity, and simple retreating.
Followers of Cheibriados should avoid this item, as that god forbids hasty items like this.
History
- Prior to 0.26, the lightning scales were explicitly intended for nagas to wear.
- Prior to 0.13, this artefact reduced movement delay by 2, but only had a +3 enchantment bonus to AC. Significantly, this meant that Swiftness combined with the scales would give a naga slightly above-average movement speed.
- The lightning scales were added in 0.10.
References
- ↑ art-data.txt:1175 (0.29.0)
