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|name = Fire dragon scales | |name = Fire dragon scales | ||
|cost = 755 | |cost = 755 | ||
|AC = 8 | |AC = 8 | ||
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|maxenc = +8 | |maxenc = +8 | ||
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{{Flavour|The scales of a fire-breathing dragon. It provides great protection from fire, while rendering its wearer more susceptible to cold.}} | {{Flavour|The scales of a fire-breathing dragon. It provides great protection from fire, while rendering its wearer more susceptible to cold.}} | ||
| − | '''Fire dragon scales''' are a | + | '''Fire dragon scales''' are a moderate weight body armour. They provide 2 ranks of [[fire resistance]] (rF++), but a rank of [[cold]] vulnerability (rC-). |
This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a [[fire dragon]]. | This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a [[fire dragon]]. | ||
==Desirability== | ==Desirability== | ||
| − | Fire dragon scales are a suitable general purpose armour. It offers decent defense | + | Fire dragon scales are a suitable general purpose armour, provided you can offset the rC-. It offers decent defense while still allowing spellcasting. |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.34]], fire dragon scales had an encumbrance of 11. The encumbrance was higher as [[orbs of fire]] were present in every game, making rF++ more valuable than the rC++ of [[ice dragon scales]]. | ||
*Prior to [[0.19]], this item was known as fire dragon armour. It was obtained from using a [[scroll of enchant armour]] on [[fire dragon hide]] | *Prior to [[0.19]], this item was known as fire dragon armour. It was obtained from using a [[scroll of enchant armour]] on [[fire dragon hide]] | ||
*Prior to [[0.10]], this item was known merely as "dragon armour". It was renamed to avoid confusion with other dragon armours. | *Prior to [[0.10]], this item was known merely as "dragon armour". It was renamed to avoid confusion with other dragon armours. | ||
Revision as of 23:31, 13 February 2026
Version 0.34: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
| Name | Fire dragon scales |
|---|---|
| Size to wear | All |
| Armour Class | 8 |
| Encumbrance rating | 9 |
| Maximum Enchantment | +8 |
| Grants | rF++, rC- |
| Time to Wear | 5 |
| The scales of a fire-breathing dragon. It provides great protection from fire, while rendering its wearer more susceptible to cold. |
Fire dragon scales are a moderate weight body armour. They provide 2 ranks of fire resistance (rF++), but a rank of cold vulnerability (rC-).
This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a fire dragon.
Desirability
Fire dragon scales are a suitable general purpose armour, provided you can offset the rC-. It offers decent defense while still allowing spellcasting.
History
- Prior to 0.34, fire dragon scales had an encumbrance of 11. The encumbrance was higher as orbs of fire were present in every game, making rF++ more valuable than the rC++ of ice dragon scales.
- Prior to 0.19, this item was known as fire dragon armour. It was obtained from using a scroll of enchant armour on fire dragon hide
- Prior to 0.10, this item was known merely as "dragon armour". It was renamed to avoid confusion with other dragon armours.
| Fire dragon scales | Image |
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| Mundane | 
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| Artefact | 
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| Armour | |
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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 |
