====== Scale Armor ======

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**Scale Armor** is a medium-tier armor in Remixed Dungeon. It's made of metal scales sewn onto a leather vest, creating a flexible but protective armor.

==== Armor Properties ====
  * **Armor Level**: 4 (Medium armor)
  * **Type**: Medium armor with balanced protection and mobility
  * **Durability**: Standard armor durability
  * **Enchantments**: Can be enchanted with glyphs like other armor types
  * **Weight**: Medium weight (affects movement speed slightly)

==== Description ====
The metal scales sewn onto a leather vest create a flexible, yet protective armor. This design offers a good balance between protection and mobility, making it suitable for various playstyles.

==== Acquisition ====
  * Found randomly throughout the dungeon
  * Available in shops
  * Dropped by certain enemies
  * Found in chests and other containers

==== Strategy ====
  * Provides good protection for mid-game progression
  * The flexible nature allows for reasonable movement speed
  * Good for characters who need moderate protection without sacrificing too much mobility
  * Can be upgraded with armor scrolls to improve protection
  * Compatible with armor glyphs for additional special effects

==== Code References ====
  * **Java Implementation**: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/ScaleArmor.java|ScaleArmor.java]]
  * **String Resources**:
    * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2013-L2014|ScaleArmor_Name, ScaleArmor_Desc]]
    * Available in multiple languages (ru, de, fr, es, etc.)
  * **Registration**: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/ItemFactory.java#L357|ItemFactory.java]]

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:armor|Armor]] - All armor types information
  * [[rpd:armor_glyphs|Armor Glyphs]] - Special effects for armor
  * [[rpd:leather_armor_item|Leather Armor]] - Lower tier armor
  * [[rpd:mail_armor_item|Mail Armor]] - Higher tier armor

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