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While its raw protection is slightly superior to that of [[fire dragon armour]], most players consider ice dragon armour to be inferior, simply because fire resistance is far more useful than cold resistance.  In general, one should only use ice dragon armour on characters who have been extraordinarily lucky with finding fire resistance (e.g. a character who has found a set of randart gloves with rF++).   
 
While its raw protection is slightly superior to that of [[fire dragon armour]], most players consider ice dragon armour to be inferior, simply because fire resistance is far more useful than cold resistance.  In general, one should only use ice dragon armour on characters who have been extraordinarily lucky with finding fire resistance (e.g. a character who has found a set of randart gloves with rF++).   
  
 
Paradoxically, a [[fire magic]] specialist may actually find this armour useful: combined with a [[staff of fire]] and a [[ring of fire]], such a character would have two spell enhancers, and a level each of fire and cold resistance.
 
Paradoxically, a [[fire magic]] specialist may actually find this armour useful: combined with a [[staff of fire]] and a [[ring of fire]], such a character would have two spell enhancers, and a level each of fire and cold resistance.
 
In trunk, this is a very useful item for [[djinn]], for whom it will turn their cold vulnerability into cold resistance, while not affecting their fire immunity.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 18:32, 27 February 2014

Version 0.13: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Name Ice dragon Armour
Size to wear Any
Armour Class 9
Encumbrance rating -11
Maximum Enchantment
Grants rC++, rF-
Time to Wear 5



A magical armour, made from the scales of a cold-breathing dragon. It provides great protection from the effects of cold, but renders its wearer more susceptible to the effects of fire and heat.

Ice dragon armour is a decent medium-weight body armour option. It offers less AC than a suit of plate mail, but its EV penalty is significantly lower, making it excellent for races with lower strength. Its rC++ makes it fantastic for use against cold enemies, but rF- is extremely dangerous to keep active constantly. Use with discretion.

It is created by enchanting an ice dragon hide with a scroll of enchant armour.

Desirability

While its raw protection is slightly superior to that of fire dragon armour, most players consider ice dragon armour to be inferior, simply because fire resistance is far more useful than cold resistance. In general, one should only use ice dragon armour on characters who have been extraordinarily lucky with finding fire resistance (e.g. a character who has found a set of randart gloves with rF++).

Paradoxically, a fire magic specialist may actually find this armour useful: combined with a staff of fire and a ring of fire, such a character would have two spell enhancers, and a level each of fire and cold resistance.

Type Image
Hide Ice dragon hide.png
Armour Ice dragon armour.png