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  |weight      = 15.0
  |weight      = 15.0
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  |AC          = 6
  |EV          = -1
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{{flavour|The scales of a mottled dragon. Although it does not provide its wearer with as much protection as the armour made from the scales of some larger dragons, it is somewhat lighter and less encumbering. It is also remarkably smooth, letting sticky flames flow off it like water.}}


{{flavour|A magical armour made from the scales of a mottled dragon. Although unlike the armour made from the scales of some larger dragons it does not provide its wearer with much in the way of special magical protection, it is as light and relatively uncumbersome as leather armour.}}
'''Mottled dragon scales''' is a decent armour choice for [[stealth]]y or [[spellcasting]] characters, providing decent [[AC]] and [[GDR]] in exchange for a very small [[encumbrance rating]], as well as protecting the user from [[Sticky Flame]].


[[Mottled dragon armour]] is one of the best armours available for [[stealth]]y or [[spellcasting]] characters. It provides decent [[AC]] and [[GDR]] in exchange for a very small [[EV]] penalty which even characters with a terrible [[Armour skill]] aptitude (such as [[spriggan]]s, [[ogre]]s, [[troll]]s, or [[deep elves]]) can easily overcome. Unfortunately, it is rarely found lying around, and its special resistance to [[Sticky Flame]] is not very useful. You may find that a [[robe]] or [[leather armour]] with a useful resistance is more helpful if you expect to deal with a particular form of elemental damage in the near future.
Unsurprisingly, you can get this armour by slaying a [[mottled dragon]]. It takes 5 turns to wear or remove.


You can make your own suit of this armour by using a [[scroll of enchant armour]] on a [[mottled dragon hide]]. It takes 6 turns to wear or remove.
==Desirability==
The encumbrance rating on this armour is so small that even characters with a terrible [[Armour skill]] aptitude (such as [[spriggan]]s, [[ogre]]s, [[troll]]s, or [[deep elves]]) can easily overcome it. Unfortunately, it is rarely found lying around, and its special resistance to [[Sticky Flame]] is not very useful.
 
Some players will prefer the extra AC this armour gives, while others may find that a useful property (such as that from [[robe of the Archmagi]], [[troll leather armour]], or even just a [[leather armour]] of [[fire resistance]]) is more useful. Ultimately, it depends on your play style and what other equipment you have found.
 
Mottled Dragon Scales is the lightest Armour that does not permit casting of [[Ozocubu's Armour]].


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| '''[[Faerie dragon armour]]''' || [[File:Faerie dragon armour.png]]
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==History==
[[Acid dragon scales]] replaced mottled dragon scales in [[0.20]].
In [[0.19]], mottled dragon armour was renamed to mottled dragon scales.
Prior to [[0.15]], sticky flame was notorious for destroying [[scroll]]s in your inventory, making rSticky significantly more desirable.
Prior to [[0.14]], its encumbrance rating was 4, making it compatible with [[Ozocubu's Armour]].
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[[Category:Body armour]]
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[[Category:Dragon armour]]
[[Category:Dragon armour]]

Latest revision as of 08:27, 28 January 2018

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.
Name Mottled dragon scales
Size to wear Any
Armour Class 6
Encumbrance rating -5
Maximum Enchantment +6
Grants rSticky
Time to Wear 5
The scales of a mottled dragon. Although it does not provide its wearer with as much protection as the armour made from the scales of some larger dragons, it is somewhat lighter and less encumbering. It is also remarkably smooth, letting sticky flames flow off it like water.

Mottled dragon scales is a decent armour choice for stealthy or spellcasting characters, providing decent AC and GDR in exchange for a very small encumbrance rating, as well as protecting the user from Sticky Flame.

Unsurprisingly, you can get this armour by slaying a mottled dragon. It takes 5 turns to wear or remove.

Desirability

The encumbrance rating on this armour is so small that even characters with a terrible Armour skill aptitude (such as spriggans, ogres, trolls, or deep elves) can easily overcome it. Unfortunately, it is rarely found lying around, and its special resistance to Sticky Flame is not very useful.

Some players will prefer the extra AC this armour gives, while others may find that a useful property (such as that from robe of the Archmagi, troll leather armour, or even just a leather armour of fire resistance) is more useful. Ultimately, it depends on your play style and what other equipment you have found.

Mottled Dragon Scales is the lightest Armour that does not permit casting of Ozocubu's Armour.

Image
Armour
Faerie dragon armour

History

Acid dragon scales replaced mottled dragon scales in 0.20.

In 0.19, mottled dragon armour was renamed to mottled dragon scales.

Prior to 0.15, sticky flame was notorious for destroying scrolls in your inventory, making rSticky significantly more desirable.

Prior to 0.14, its encumbrance rating was 4, making it compatible with Ozocubu's Armour.

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 • Golden dragon scales

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