Difference between revisions of "Quicksilver dragon scales"
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{{flavour|The scales of a quicksilver dragon. Although it does not provide its wearer with as much protection as the scales of some heavier dragons, it is somewhat lighter and less encumbering. The armour repels both attacks on the wearer's willpower and magical modification of itself - it cannot be enchanted.}} | {{flavour|The scales of a quicksilver dragon. Although it does not provide its wearer with as much protection as the scales of some heavier dragons, it is somewhat lighter and less encumbering. The armour repels both attacks on the wearer's willpower and magical modification of itself - it cannot be enchanted.}} | ||
| − | '''Quicksilver dragon scales''' are a curious form of body armour. They are light | + | '''Quicksilver dragon scales''' are a curious form of body armour. They are light, have high base AC, and grant a rank of [[willpower]]. However, they cannot be [[enchant]]ed beyond +0. Even [[artefact]] quicksilver scales will always be +0. |
This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a [[quicksilver dragon]]. | This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a [[quicksilver dragon]]. | ||
==Desirability== | ==Desirability== | ||
| − | Quicksilver dragon scales can be | + | Quicksilver dragon scales can be effective. Not being able to enchant this armour may seem like an intimidating handicap... but if you don't have spare [[scrolls of enchant armour]], it doesn't matter much. In any case, you can still use scrolls to enchant a [[shield]] or your other aux slots. |
| − | + | As a light armour, it works best for casters and [[EV]]-based characters, especially those with decent armour skill. Melee brutes will likely prefer something like a [[plate armour]] of willpower instead. | |
[[Willpower]] is useful to any character who hasn't reached the maximum; it prevents statuses like [[paralysis]] and [[confusion]]. | [[Willpower]] is useful to any character who hasn't reached the maximum; it prevents statuses like [[paralysis]] and [[confusion]]. | ||
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| + | Note that a +5 [[ring mail]] of willpower is objectively better than quicksilver scales. If you have spare enchant armour scrolls, you should enchant up a ring mail instead of wearing this armour. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 13:25, 6 February 2024
| Name | Quicksilver dragon scales |
|---|---|
| Size to wear | All |
| Armour Class | 9 |
| Encumbrance rating | 7 |
| Maximum Enchantment | 0 |
| Grants | Will+ |
| Time to Wear | 5 |
| The scales of a quicksilver dragon. Although it does not provide its wearer with as much protection as the scales of some heavier dragons, it is somewhat lighter and less encumbering. The armour repels both attacks on the wearer's willpower and magical modification of itself - it cannot be enchanted. |
Quicksilver dragon scales are a curious form of body armour. They are light, have high base AC, and grant a rank of willpower. However, they cannot be enchanted beyond +0. Even artefact quicksilver scales will always be +0.
This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a quicksilver dragon.
Desirability
Quicksilver dragon scales can be effective. Not being able to enchant this armour may seem like an intimidating handicap... but if you don't have spare scrolls of enchant armour, it doesn't matter much. In any case, you can still use scrolls to enchant a shield or your other aux slots.
As a light armour, it works best for casters and EV-based characters, especially those with decent armour skill. Melee brutes will likely prefer something like a plate armour of willpower instead.
Willpower is useful to any character who hasn't reached the maximum; it prevents statuses like paralysis and confusion.
Note that a +5 ring mail of willpower is objectively better than quicksilver scales. If you have spare enchant armour scrolls, you should enchant up a ring mail instead of wearing this armour.
History
- Prior to 0.19, quicksilver dragon scales were known as quicksilver dragon armour, and were obtained by turning a quicksilver dragon hide into armour with a scroll of enchant armour.
- Quicksilver dragon armour had its armour class reduced from 10 to 9 in 0.17.
- Quicksilver dragon armour was added in 0.16.
| Quicksilver 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 |
