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A direct upgrade over plain [[robe]]s, [[leather armour]], and [[ring mail]]. With 0 encumbrance, they can be appealing to casters and [[ranged weapon]] users.
 
A direct upgrade over plain [[robe]]s, [[leather armour]], and [[ring mail]]. With 0 encumbrance, they can be appealing to casters and [[ranged weapon]] users.
  
However, most characters will prefer a slightly heavier armour, such as [[troll leather armour]], [[acid dragon scales]], or [[swamp dragon scales]]. These armours provide better protection for a negligible increase to encumbrance. Even the lowest strength characters, such as [[Deep Elf]] and [[Spriggan]] casters, may want to upgrade. Note, however, that [[steam dragon]]s are found earlier than [[troll]]s and the [[acid dragon scales|other]] [[swamp dragon scales|dragons]].
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However, most characters will prefer a slightly heavier armour, such as [[troll leather armour]], [[acid dragon scales]], or [[swamp dragon scales]]. These armours provide better protection for a negligible increase to encumbrance. Even the lowest strength characters, such as [[Deep Elf]] and [[Spriggan]] casters, may want to upgrade. Note, however, that [[steam dragon]]s are found earlier than [[troll]]s and the [[acid dragon|other]] [[swamp dragon|dragons]].
  
 
Note that steam resistance is virtually useless, since steam damage is so rare. There are only 2 common enemies (steam dragons, [[merfolk aquamancer]]s) who deal steam damage. [[Fire resistance]] provides innate steam resistance, anyway.
 
Note that steam resistance is virtually useless, since steam damage is so rare. There are only 2 common enemies (steam dragons, [[merfolk aquamancer]]s) who deal steam damage. [[Fire resistance]] provides innate steam resistance, anyway.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
* Steam dragon armour was renamed to steam dragon scales in [[0.19]], which also removed [[steam dragon hide]]s.
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*Steam dragon armour was renamed to steam dragon scales in [[0.19]], which also removed [[steam dragon hide]]s.
* Prior to version [[0.10]], Steam dragon armour had 4 base AC instead of 5.
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*Prior to version [[0.10]], Steam dragon armour had 4 base AC instead of 5.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 02:20, 23 October 2024

Version 0.32: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
Name Steam dragon scales
Size to wear All
Armour Class 5
Encumbrance rating 0
Maximum Enchantment +5
Grants rSteam
Time to Wear 5


The scales of a steam-breathing dragon. Unlike the scales of some larger dragons, it does not provide its wearer with much protection (beyond a resistance to scalding steam), but it is extremely light and supple.

Steam dragon scales are the lightest of the dragon scale armours, having an encumbrance rating of 0 (the same as a robe). They also provide rSteam.

This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a steam dragon.

Desirability

A direct upgrade over plain robes, leather armour, and ring mail. With 0 encumbrance, they can be appealing to casters and ranged weapon users.

However, most characters will prefer a slightly heavier armour, such as troll leather armour, acid dragon scales, or swamp dragon scales. These armours provide better protection for a negligible increase to encumbrance. Even the lowest strength characters, such as Deep Elf and Spriggan casters, may want to upgrade. Note, however, that steam dragons are found earlier than trolls and the other dragons.

Note that steam resistance is virtually useless, since steam damage is so rare. There are only 2 common enemies (steam dragons, merfolk aquamancers) who deal steam damage. Fire resistance provides innate steam resistance, anyway.

History

  • Steam dragon armour was renamed to steam dragon scales in 0.19, which also removed steam dragon hides.
  • Prior to version 0.10, Steam dragon armour had 4 base AC instead of 5.
Steam dragon scales Image
Mundane Steam dragon armour.png
Artefact Steam dragon armour art.png
Armour
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RobeAnimal skinTroll leather armourSteam dragon scalesAcid dragon scales
Swamp dragon scalesQuicksilver dragon scalesFire dragon scalesIce dragon scales
Pearl dragon scalesShadow dragon scalesStorm dragon scalesGolden dragon scales

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