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'''Swamp dragon scales''' are an effective body [[armour]] for use by low-[[strength]] characters and casters, providing respectable [[AC]] with a manageable [[encumbrance rating]] of 7. They also provide [[poison resistance]], rendering some early- and mid-game threats significantly less deadly.
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'''Swamp dragon scales''' are a moderately light body [[armour]] that provides [[poison resistance]].
  
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Unfortunately, these scales can be rare. They may randomly generate when you slay a [[swamp dragon]], but if your particular game did not generate [[the Swamp]], it is extremely unlikely that you'll be able to find any such dragons to slay (and you'll probably want to already ''have'' a source of poison resistance before encountering a swamp dragon).
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This item has a 33% chance to to generate when you slay a [[swamp dragon]].
  
 
==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
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Swamp dragon scales are on the lighter side of dragon scales; [[fire dragon scales]] are somewhat heavier, but provide a more useful intrinsic and more AC. Conversely, a [[robe]] with a powerful ego such as [[resistance (ego)|resistance]] or [[Archmagi]] would be more attractive to casters who cannot bear any encumbrance.  
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Swamp dragon scales are a light armour with relatively high AC, a direct upgrade to plain [[ring mail]]s and [[scale mail]]s. They are a good option for casters and [[EV]]-based characters.
  
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However, poison resistance as a body armour is still fairly useful. Apart from poison being the primary threat of the [[Spider's Nest]] or [[Snake Pit]], poison [[cloud]]s deal damage at an alarming rate even when you get to [[Zot]]. The [[ring of poison resistance|ring]] is normally a better way to get rPois, but if you'd want a light armour anyway, these scales are not a bad pick.
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The poison resistance is great in [[Spider's Nest]], [[Snake Pit]], and [[the Swamp]], where poison is a major threat. It can occasionally be useful in other places, such as [[Zot]]. However, even if you already have rPois, this armour can be good for its defensive merit.
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The next heaviest scales are [[Fire dragon scales|fire]] and [[ice dragon scales]]. These offer more AC, but are significantly heavier than swamp dragon scales. In addition, both fire and ice scales make you vulnerable to the opposite element, while swamp offers no vulnerability. Overall, any of the three choices can be viable to complete a 3-rune game - which you should pick will vary from character to character.
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==History==
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*Prior to [[0.19]], this item was known as [[swamp dragon armour]], and were obtained by [[scroll of enchant armour|enchanting]] [[swamp dragon hide]].
  
 
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Prior to [[0.19]], this item was known as [[swamp dragon armour]], and were obtained by [[scroll of enchant armour|enchanting]] [[swamp dragon hide]].
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 15:00, 6 February 2024

Version 0.31: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
Name Swamp dragon scales
Size to wear All
Armour Class 7
Encumbrance rating 7
Maximum Enchantment +7
Grants rPois
Time to Wear 5


The scales of a swamp dragon. It confers resistance to poison on its wearer.

Swamp dragon scales are a moderately light body armour that provides poison resistance.

This item has a 33% chance to to generate when you slay a swamp dragon.

Desirability

Swamp dragon scales are a light armour with relatively high AC, a direct upgrade to plain ring mails and scale mails. They are a good option for casters and EV-based characters.

The poison resistance is great in Spider's Nest, Snake Pit, and the Swamp, where poison is a major threat. It can occasionally be useful in other places, such as Zot. However, even if you already have rPois, this armour can be good for its defensive merit.

The next heaviest scales are fire and ice dragon scales. These offer more AC, but are significantly heavier than swamp dragon scales. In addition, both fire and ice scales make you vulnerable to the opposite element, while swamp offers no vulnerability. Overall, any of the three choices can be viable to complete a 3-rune game - which you should pick will vary from character to character.

History

Swamp dragon scales Image
Mundane Swamp dragon armour.png
Artefact Swamp dragon armour artefact.png
Armour
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 •
Swamp dragon scales • Quicksilver dragon scales • Fire dragon scales • Ice dragon scales
Pearl dragon scales • Shadow dragon scales • Storm dragon scales • Gold dragon scales

Miscellaneous Hat • Helmet • Cloak • Scarf • Gloves • Boots • Barding
Shields Buckler • Kite shield • Tower shield • Orb
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