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 that provides electricity resistance.
This item has a 1/3 chance to to generate when you slay a storm dragon.
Desirability
Storm dragon scales offer the same protection as plate armour, with slightly lower encumbrance. However, they are in a tight position:
- Plate armour offers the same AC. It has slightly more encumbrance, but plate armour is much more common: you can find and enchant one earlier. Also, you're more likely to find an artefact plate armour.
- 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 might be too 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
- 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.
| Storm 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 |
