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The '''armorsmith''' skill is used to make all [[metal]] [[armor]] and [[shield]]s at a [[metalsmith's forge]] (or [[magma forge]]). The corresponding [[labor]] is [[armoring]]. The construction of [[leather]] armor is done by a [[leatherworker]]. | The '''armorsmith''' skill is used to make all [[metal]] [[armor]] and [[shield]]s at a [[metalsmith's forge]] (or [[magma forge]]). The corresponding [[labor]] is [[armoring]]. The construction of [[leather]] armor is done by a [[leatherworker]]. | ||
− | Like all artisans in | + | Like all artisans in Dwarf Fortress, skilled armorsmiths make armor more quickly, and of a higher [[quality]], than unskilled dwarves. The higher the quality of armor, the more damage it can block, which helps to minimize casualties in [[combat]]. A [[legendary]]+5 armorsmith is potentially the most valuable dwarf any fortress could hope to have. This makes armorsmith skill a very popular choice in [[starting builds]]. |
== Training armorsmiths == | == Training armorsmiths == |