Storm dragon scales
| 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
It's not the most useful of the dragon scale armours, since most characters who don't mind the heavy spellcasting and EV penalties would probably prefer crystal plate armour or gold dragon scales, while hybrid characters would likely prefer the lighter weight offered by fire, ice, or pearl dragon scales. The latter armours also provide more useful resistances, although if you can get those resistances easily but cannot get rElec easily, then storm dragon scales is a good option in areas such as Zot where electricity damage is commonplace.
History
- Prior to 0.19, it was named storm dragon armour and was obtained by enchanting a storm dragon hide.
- Prior to 0.14, its encumbrance rating was -17.
| Image | |
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| Storm dragon scales | 
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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 |
