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{{flavour|The scales of a gold dragon. It is much heavier than most dragon scale armours, and grants its wearer resistance to poison, fire and cold.}} | {{flavour|The scales of a gold dragon. It is much heavier than most dragon scale armours, and grants its wearer resistance to poison, fire and cold.}} | ||
| − | '''Gold dragon scales''' are one of the heaviest body armours in the game | + | '''Gold dragon scales''' are one of the heaviest body armours in the game, tied with [[crystal plate armour]]. While these scales offer less AC than crystal plate, it offers a resistance to [[fire]], [[cold]], and [[poison]]. Since the [[encumbrance]] is so high, casting, dodging, and stealth are very difficult. |
| − | This item has a | + | This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a [[golden dragon]]. The [[unique]] troll [[Parghit]] always wears a highly enchanted set of gold dragon scales. |
==Desirability== | ==Desirability== | ||
| − | + | With 3 resistances and excellent AC, a set of gold dragon scales is a strong choice for any high-[[strength]] melee brute. However, the chances of finding one before [[Depths]] or [[Zot]] are very low. You can get +10 [[plate armour]] or so well before then, which will generally outperform a +0 GDS. You could wait to enchant your gear, but the time spent waiting for GDS is time that your [[scrolls of enchant armour]] are doing nothing. | |
| − | + | If you do get one in a timely manner, though, it's very good for heavy melee characters. Parghit's scales, for instance, are often well worth using. Dodgers, casters, and ranged weapon users will find these too heavy to effectively use, at least for a 3 rune game. | |
==History== | ==History== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:47, 8 February 2024
| Name | Gold dragon scales |
|---|---|
| Size to wear | All |
| Armour Class | 12 |
| Encumbrance rating | 23 |
| Maximum Enchantment | +12 |
| Grants | rF+, rC+, rPois |
| Time to Wear | 5 |
| The scales of a gold dragon. It is much heavier than most dragon scale armours, and grants its wearer resistance to poison, fire and cold. |
Gold dragon scales are one of the heaviest body armours in the game, tied with crystal plate armour. While these scales offer less AC than crystal plate, it offers a resistance to fire, cold, and poison. Since the encumbrance is so high, casting, dodging, and stealth are very difficult.
This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a golden dragon. The unique troll Parghit always wears a highly enchanted set of gold dragon scales.
Desirability
With 3 resistances and excellent AC, a set of gold dragon scales is a strong choice for any high-strength melee brute. However, the chances of finding one before Depths or Zot are very low. You can get +10 plate armour or so well before then, which will generally outperform a +0 GDS. You could wait to enchant your gear, but the time spent waiting for GDS is time that your scrolls of enchant armour are doing nothing.
If you do get one in a timely manner, though, it's very good for heavy melee characters. Parghit's scales, for instance, are often well worth using. Dodgers, casters, and ranged weapon users will find these too heavy to effectively use, at least for a 3 rune game.
History
- Prior to 0.19, this armour was named golden dragon armour and was crafted by using a scroll of enchant armour on a gold dragon hide.
- Prior to 0.16, this armour's encumbrance rating was 25.
- Prior to 0.14, this armour's encumbrance rating was 27.
| Gold dragon scales | Image |
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| Mundane | 
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| Artefact | 
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| Scales of the Dragon King | 
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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 |
