Scale

A type of Armor

From the Rulebook

This armor is created by overlapping many metal plates which are attached along only one edge. Individual scales are not held into rigid contact with the others, thus providing less protection from penetration and impact than other overlapping metal armors. Scale offers fair penetration and impact resistance.

Armor Points

Coat of Animal scale

Base Armor Points: 3
Maximum Armor Points: 4

Requirements

Scales must be at least 1.22mm (0.05")(18 gauge) steel. Scales must overlap by at least 10%. The backing must not be visible through the scales.

Armor Specific Modifiers

Scale armor over Padded Cloth made by Niveus of Crimson Wood

Fluted: +1

Each plate has been fluted for additional strength and rigidity.

Heavy Gauge: +1

Each plate is at least 1.58mm (0.06")(16 gauge).

Rigid: +1

Each scale is attached to neighboring scales in such a fashion as to create a rigid shell rather than individually mobile scales.

Gambeson: +1

This armor is worn over a Gambeson.

See Also: General Modifiers