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==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
 
Storm dragon scales are in a tight position.  
 
Storm dragon scales are in a tight position.  
*[[Plate armour]] has the same AC, for 3 more encumbrance. However, plate is much more common: it can be found and [[enchant]]ed earlier. Also, you're more likely to find [[artefact]] plate.
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*[[Plate armour]] has the same AC, for 3 more encumbrance. However, plate is much more common: it can often be found and [[enchant]]ed earlier. Also, you're more likely to find [[artefact]] plate.
*For heavy-armour characters, [[gold dragon scales]] can be found around the same time, give better AC, and has 3 resistances instead of one.  
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*For heavy-armour characters, [[gold dragon scales]] can be found around the same time. It gives more AC and has 3 resistances instead of one.  
 
*For others. the encumbrance is quite high. Casters and [[ranged weapon]] users will want a lighter set of dragon scales.
 
*For others. the encumbrance is quite high. Casters and [[ranged weapon]] users will want a lighter set of dragon scales.
  
However, electricity resistance is moderately rare. For those who cannot get rElec easily, a set of storm dragon scales can be a strong option. It is most useful in areas like [[Zot]], where electric damage is commonplace.
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However, electricity resistance is moderately rare. For those who cannot get rElec easily, and can afford the encumbrance, a set of storm dragon scales can be a strong option. It is most useful in areas like [[Zot]], where electric damage is commonplace.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==

Revision as of 22:17, 17 September 2023

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Name Storm dragon scales
Size to wear Any
Armour Class 10
Encumbrance rating 15
Maximum Enchantment +10
Grants rElec
Time to Wear 5


The scales of a lightning-breathing dragon. It is heavier than most dragon scale armours, and gives its wearer great resistance to lightning discharges.

Storm dragon scales are a heavy suit of armour obtainable by slaying a storm dragon. The scales provide the same protection as plate armour, with a slightly lower encumbrance rating, while also giving electricity resistance.

Desirability

Storm dragon scales are in a tight position.

  • Plate armour has the same AC, for 3 more encumbrance. However, plate is much more common: it can often be found and enchanted earlier. Also, you're more likely to find artefact plate.
  • For heavy-armour characters, gold dragon scales can be found around the same time. It gives more AC and has 3 resistances instead of one.
  • For others. the encumbrance is quite high. Casters and ranged weapon users will want a lighter set of dragon scales.

However, electricity resistance is moderately rare. For those who cannot get rElec easily, and can afford the encumbrance, a set of storm dragon scales can be a strong option. It is most useful in areas like Zot, where electric damage is commonplace.

History

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