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There are several different separate pieces of armor that can each cover a different part of a dwarf's body and provide protection. In Dwarf Fortress, armor (as so many things) is not a simple formula where a single, bigger number replaces a smaller one. Different armor pieces work slightly differently to provide more or less protection in different way. The exact piece, [[quality]], and [[material]] all factor in, at least - combat is not fully understood. However, overall, rest assured that, factoring in the known variables of quality and material, your intuition will generally be correct - pieces of chain armor are better than the equivalent pieces of leather armor, and plate pieces better than chain. | There are several different separate pieces of armor that can each cover a different part of a dwarf's body and provide protection. In Dwarf Fortress, armor (as so many things) is not a simple formula where a single, bigger number replaces a smaller one. Different armor pieces work slightly differently to provide more or less protection in different way. The exact piece, [[quality]], and [[material]] all factor in, at least - combat is not fully understood. However, overall, rest assured that, factoring in the known variables of quality and material, your intuition will generally be correct - pieces of chain armor are better than the equivalent pieces of leather armor, and plate pieces better than chain. | ||
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===Levels and Sets of Armor=== | ===Levels and Sets of Armor=== | ||
− | In seen in either the {{k|m||ilitary}} menu or an individual dwarf's {{k|p}}references for "{{k|s}}oldiering & hunting", armor can be one of 4 overall levels of armor, as defined by the game and using the terms Clothes, Leather (armor), Chain (armor) and Plate (armor), in reference to the maximum protection a dwarf will seek to wear when activated into the military (or when [[Hunting]]). This is designated by viewing a dwarf and selecting the soldier menu - Clothes, Leather, Chain or Plate. (In the military weapons menu, these are | + | In seen in either the {{k|m||ilitary}} menu or an individual dwarf's {{k|p}}references for "{{k|s}}oldiering & hunting", armor can be one of 4 overall levels of armor, as defined by the game and using the terms Clothes, Leather (armor), Chain (armor) and Plate (armor), in reference to the maximum protection a dwarf will seek to wear when activated into the military (or when [[Hunting]]). This is designated by viewing a dwarf and selecting the soldier menu - Clothes, Leather, Chain or Plate. (In the military weapons menu, these are abreviated as " - " (none), Lth, Chn or Plt, and also whether or not to use a Shd or Bkl - shield or buckler). This defines the maximum class of protection they will seek to wear for each body part (but they may not completely succeed, depending on available items). |
==== Armor Levels ==== | ==== Armor Levels ==== | ||
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All of these materials are often available in abundance early on (although you may need to trade to get large quantities of [[leather]]). They are also much lighter than most [[metal]]s. | All of these materials are often available in abundance early on (although you may need to trade to get large quantities of [[leather]]). They are also much lighter than most [[metal]]s. | ||
− | Metal armor is heavier than other armor, but it is significantly more protective; making it for your military dwarves is a good idea. A full suit of chain- or plate-level armor, including a buckler or shield, can be made from metal, but not all metals can be used to make armor (barring a [[strange mood]]). In order of increasing effectiveness (and decreasing weight), the armor-grade metals are [[copper]], [[bronze]] (and [[bismuth bronze]]), [[iron]], [[steel]], and [[adamantine]]. | + | Metal armor is heavier than other armor, but it is significantly more protective; making it for your military dwarves is a good idea. A full suit of chain- or plate-level armor, including a buckler or shield, can be made from metal, but not all metals can be used to make armor (barring a [[strange mood]]). In order of increasing effectiveness (and decreasing weight), the armor-grade metals are [[copper]], [[bronze]] (and [[bismuth bronze]]), [[iron]], [[steel]], and [[adamantine]]. |
− | Bone and shell armor is made using the [[ | + | Bone and shell armor is made using the [[bonecarving]] labor at a [[craftsdwarf's workshop]]. Leather armor is made using the [[leatherworking]] labor at a [[Leather works]]. Wooden bucklers and shields are made using the [[carpentry]] labor at a [[Carpenter's workshop]]. Metal armor is made using the [[armorsmith]]ing labor at a [[metalsmith's forge]] or [[magma forge]]. |
==Armor pieces== | ==Armor pieces== | ||
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A '''Cap''' can be made of cloth, leather or metal, and can be considered a piece of clothing or armor, depending on that material. Caps made of [[metal]] are considered [[armor]] instead and are worn as part of the leather armor level. | A '''Cap''' can be made of cloth, leather or metal, and can be considered a piece of clothing or armor, depending on that material. Caps made of [[metal]] are considered [[armor]] instead and are worn as part of the leather armor level. | ||
− | + | Currently{{version|0.28.181.40d}} civilian dwarves will never equip caps except those they arrive with, probably due to a bug. | |
====Helm==== | ====Helm==== | ||
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====Leather armor==== | ====Leather armor==== | ||
− | Leather armor is the least protective but simplest of the armors | + | Leather armor is the least protective but simplest of the armors. It is also light, and so does not slow down a dwarf who lacks the [[attribute|strength]] or [[armor user]] skill for heavier armor levels. It is made, obviously, from [[leather]]. It can be worn as part of the leather armor level or under chain mail (but not plate mail). |
====Chain mail==== | ====Chain mail==== | ||
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'''Greaves''' are part of plate [[armor]] and cover the legs. An activated [[military]] dwarf set to use plate armor will use greaves if a set is available. | '''Greaves''' are part of plate [[armor]] and cover the legs. An activated [[military]] dwarf set to use plate armor will use greaves if a set is available. | ||
− | They can be made from [[metal]] and [[bone]] but not from [[shell]]. "Greaves" are a single item, like "[[leggings]]" or "[[ | + | They can be made from [[metal]] and [[bone]] but not from [[shell]]. "Greaves" are a single item, like "[[leggings]]" or "[[clothes|trousers]]" - for one set of bone greaves you need 3 ''[[stack]]s'' of bones, no matter how many single bones are in the stacks; for one set of metal greaves you need 2 metal bars. Even though bone greaves are part of the plate armor level, they are in between copper and bronze leggings in terms of protection. |
===Foot protection=== | ===Foot protection=== | ||
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Boots are always made in pairs, but the [[quality]] of each is not guaranteed to be matched. Unlike gauntlets, they are generic - no left/right distinction. | Boots are always made in pairs, but the [[quality]] of each is not guaranteed to be matched. Unlike gauntlets, they are generic - no left/right distinction. | ||
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+ | [[Category:Clothing]] |