Armorsmithing discipline
Armorsmithing is a discipline of the Forging skill. There are places to practice it at the Riverhaven Forging Society, Crossing Forging Society, and Shard Forging Society.
Basics
The smelting and shaping processes are similar to those of Blacksmithing, but armorsmithing has a few different steps.
Armor Types
Chain
Types: ring, chain, and mail
- Note: Some pieces are light chain, but the majority should be heavy
Brigandine
Types: Scale, brigandine, lamellar
- Note: All pieces use light plate skill until skills 3.0 comes out
Plate
Types: Light plate, plate, and heavy plate
- Note: All pieces use heavy plate skill until skills 3.0 comes out
Shields
Techniques
Tools
All the tools used in Blacksmithing to make and shape ingots, plus
Products
Shaping
At times during chain armor production, the material may have to be TURNed to make the metal into wire.
In addition, to add various pieces onto their backings, the armor may need to be PULLed using a set of pliers.
Enhancements
Three types of enhancements may be added after the armor is complete.
Lightening
Reduces weight.
Tempering
Increases durability.
Reinforcing
Increases protection and hinderance.