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| − | It does give more AC than a robe, but usually, an armour such as a [[mottled dragon scales]], [[troll leather armour]], or if you can handle the spellcasting and EV hit, a [[fire dragon scales]] will be better. Steam resistance is virtually useless, and 5 base AC is not particularly impressive. | + | It does give more AC than a robe, but usually, an armour such as a [[mottled dragon scales]], [[troll leather armour]], or if you can handle the spellcasting and EV hit, a [[fire dragon scales]] will be better. Steam resistance is virtually useless, especially since fire resistance also provides steam resistance, and 5 base AC is not particularly impressive. However, the maximum enchantment of +5 is high for armour with no encumbrance. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 00:29, 15 February 2018
| Name | Steam dragon scales |
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| Size to wear | All |
| Armour Class | 5 |
| Encumbrance rating | +0 |
| Maximum Enchantment | +5 |
| Grants | rSteam |
| Time to Wear | 5 |
| Armour made from the scales of a steam-breathing dragon. Unlike the armour made from the scales of some larger dragons, it does not provide its wearer with much protection, but it is extremely light and supple. |
Steam dragon scales is the lightest of the dragon armours, having an encumbrance rating of 0 (the same as a robe).
Desirability
It does give more AC than a robe, but usually, an armour such as a mottled dragon scales, troll leather armour, or if you can handle the spellcasting and EV hit, a fire dragon scales will be better. Steam resistance is virtually useless, especially since fire resistance also provides steam resistance, and 5 base AC is not particularly impressive. However, the maximum enchantment of +5 is high for armour with no encumbrance.
History
Steam dragon scales replaced steam dragon armour in 0.19.
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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 |
