====== Leather Armor ======

{{ rpd:images:leather_armor_item.png|Leather Armor }}

==== Description ====
**Leather Armor** is a light armor in Remixed Dungeon that provides moderate protection while maintaining mobility. It is typically found early to mid-game and serves as an upgrade from cloth armor.

==== Stats ====
  * **Armor Class (AC):** 7 (base)
  * **Durability:** Moderate
  * **Strength Requirement:** 10 STR
  * **Speed Penalties:** Minimal
  * **Weight:** 15

==== Acquisition ====
  * Found in chests throughout the dungeon
  * Occasionally dropped by various enemies
  * Sometimes available in shops
  * Can be obtained from the Blacksmith quest reward

==== Properties ====
  * Moderate protection with low strength requirement
  * Allows for faster movement than heavier armors
  * Can be upgraded using Scrolls of Upgrade
  * Compatible with glyphs for additional effects

==== Strategy ====
  * Good choice if you're below the strength requirement for mail armor
  * Works well for fast, agile characters like Rogues
  * Consider upgrading to reduce strength requirements if possible
  * May be worth replacing once you meet requirements for mail armor

==== Upgrades ====
  * Can be upgraded to increase armor class and durability
  * Each upgrade increases strength requirement by 1
  * Upgraded versions have improved protection

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/LeatherArmor.java|LeatherArmor.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1583-L1585|String resources]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:armor_item|Armor]] - General information about armor
  * [[en:rpd:cloth_armor_item|Cloth Armor]] - Lighter armor option
  * [[en:rpd:mail_armor_item|Mail Armor]] - Heavier armor option
  * [[en:rpd:armor_glyphs|Armor Glyphs]] - Glyph compatibility

{{tag> rpd items armor light_armor}}