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Restraints can also be useful in the [[meat industry]], since animals on restraints can [[meat industry#Breeding|breed]], unlike animals in cages. Chained animals are also available for [[animal trainer|training]] (when the appropriate [[zone]] has been designated around the chain). This can be particularly important for dangerous creatures that are only partially [[tame]]. | Restraints can also be useful in the [[meat industry]], since animals on restraints can [[meat industry#Breeding|breed]], unlike animals in cages. Chained animals are also available for [[animal trainer|training]] (when the appropriate [[zone]] has been designated around the chain). This can be particularly important for dangerous creatures that are only partially [[tame]]. | ||
− | Restraints are also very useful in weaponizing otherwise untameable creatures that you've managed to capture in a cage trap. Hostile creatures on restraints will no longer be aggressive to dwarves, which means semi-megabeasts ( | + | Restraints are also very useful in weaponizing otherwise untameable creatures that you've managed to capture in a cage trap. Hostile creatures on restraints will no longer be aggressive to dwarves, which means semi-megabeasts (giants, cyclops, ettins) bronze colosses, and even forgotten beasts can be chained up where a guard is needed as these will still draw aggression from invaders and undead, and will fight back when possible (within range of being restrained). Beware though, as forgotten beasts with special attacks like deadly dust may still use it liberally even if chained, and this can be harmful to dwarves. |
Currently, due to a bug, a restrained animal will keep the restraint on their upper body if it's deconstructed while the animal is still restrained. This can be used to "equip" your beasts with decorations, such as spiked chain collars or lavish ropes, but has no in-game effect. | Currently, due to a bug, a restrained animal will keep the restraint on their upper body if it's deconstructed while the animal is still restrained. This can be used to "equip" your beasts with decorations, such as spiked chain collars or lavish ropes, but has no in-game effect. |