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{{Flavour|The scales of a swamp dragon. It confers resistance to poison on its wearer.}}
 
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'''Swamp dragon scales''' are a moderately light body [[armour]] that provides [[poison resistance]].
 
'''Swamp dragon scales''' are a moderately light body [[armour]] that provides [[poison resistance]].
  
This item has a 1/3 chance to to generate when you slay a [[swamp dragon]].
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This item has a 33% chance to to generate when you slay a [[swamp dragon]].
  
 
==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
Swamp dragon scales are a light armour with relatively high AC, a direct upgrade to plain [[ring mail]]. They are a good option for casters and [[EV]]-based characters.
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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.
  
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. For instance, poison [[cloud]]s can inflict rapid damage, even for a character in [[Zot]]. However, even if you have rPois from other sources, this armour can be good for the AC and low encumbrance.
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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.
  
Next in line are [[Fire dragon scales|fire]] and [[ice dragon scales]] - these offer more AC, but heavier. Compared to these, swamp scales are lighter, but more notably, do not make you vulnerable to an element. Thus, these scales can be a viable choice to complete 3-rune game. Alternatively you may prefer a different armour, like a [[robe]] of the [[Archmagi]], for its intrinsics.
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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.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==

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

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