- For light chestpieces in other titles, see Light chestpieces (Dragon Age II) and Light armor (Inquisition).
Light chestpieces are light armor which offer less protection than medium, heavy, or massive chestpieces but also causes the least fatigue. Clothing is not considered light armor.
Scaling[]
| Tier | Base armor | Fatigue | Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rough (Tier 1) | 3.00 | 2.00 % | 10 strength |
| Cured (Tier 2) | 3.99 | 2.05 % | 11 strength |
| Leather (Tier 3) | 4.98 | 2.10 % | 12 strength |
| Hardened (Tier 4) | 6.00 | 2.15 % | 14 strength |
| Reinforced (Tier 5) | 6.99 | 2.20 % | 17 strength |
| Inscribed (Tier 6) | 7.98 | 2.25 % | 18 strength |
| Drakeskin (Tier 7) | 9.00 | 2.30 % | 20 strength |
| Dragon Wing (Tier 8) | 9.99 | 2.50 % | 22 strength |
| High Dragon Hide (Tier 9) | 10.98 | 2.60 % | 24 strength |
Light chestpieces[]
Dragon Age: Origins[]
| Name | Armor |
Fatigue | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battledress of the Provocateur Drakeskin Requires: 20 strength |
9.00 | 2.30% | 0 | +4 dexterity +5 armor +15% chance to dodge attacks +0.5/+1 stamina regeneration in combat +50 stamina |
Requires the Leliana's Song DLC |
| Dalish Armor Varies Requires: 10 strength |
3.00 | 2.00% | 0 | +1 dexterity | |
| Duster Leather Armor Varies Requires: 10 strength |
3.00 | 2.00% | 0 | ||
| Leather Armor Varies Requires: 10 strength |
3.00 | 2.00% | 0 | ||
| Shadow of the Empire Drakeskin Requires: 20 strength |
9.00 | 2.30% | 0 | +2 strength +2 dexterity +1/+2 stamina regeneration in combat |
Sold by Legnar in the Orzammar Commons and the Bartender in The Crown and Lion. |
| Studded Leather Armor Varies Requires: 10 strength |
3.00 | 2.00% | 0 | ||
| The Felon's Coat Drakeskin Requires: 20 strength |
9.00 | 2.30% | 0 | +6 dexterity +9 defense +4 armor +1/+2 stamina regeneration in combat +15 physical resistance |
Sold by Herren in Wade's Emporium in the city of Denerim in Origins. Possible random drop by Smuggler Leader in Smuggler's Cove during Law and Order in Awakening. |
| Wade's Drakeskin Leather Armor Drakeskin Requires: 20 strength |
9.00 | 2.30% | 0 | +25% fire resistance | Crafted by Wade for the Warden as part of the Drake Scale Armor quest, provided that Wade is being given three Drake Scales. |
| Wade's Superior Drakeskin Leather Armor Drakeskin Requires: 20 strength |
9.00 | 2.30% | 0 | +2 dexterity +50% fire resistance |
Crafted by Wade for the Warden as part of the Drake Scale Armor quest, provided that Wade is being given three Drake Scales. |
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening[]
| Name | Armor |
Fatigue | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battledress of the Provocateur High Dragon Hide Requires: 24 strength |
10.98 | 2.60% | 3 | +6 dexterity +5 armor +15% chance to dodge attacks +1/+2 stamina regeneration in combat +50 stamina |
Requires the Leliana's Song DLC |
| The Bear's Embrace Drakeskin Requires: 20 strength |
9.00 | 2.30% | 3 | +3 dexterity +1 armor +5 physical resistance |
Part of Nathaniel Howe's initial gear if he joins the Warden's party. |
| Blackblade Tunic High Dragon Hide Requires: 24 strength |
10.98 | 2.60% | 3 | +12 defense +20% fire resistance +20% cold resistance |
Located: Silverite Mine - Gas Pit |
| Grey Warden Light Armor Drakeskin |
9.00 | 2.30% | 3 | +2 dexterity +4 armor +0.5/+1 stamina regeneration in combat |
Automatically given to low-level imported rogue Wardens or when importing a Warden without any equipped armor. Restriction: The Warden-Commander |
| Orlesian Warden's Light Armor Drakeskin |
9.00 | 2.30% | 3 | +2 dexterity +4 armor +0.5 stamina regeneration in combat |
Starting gear for new rogue in Awakening. Restriction: The Warden-Commander |
| Rainswept High Dragon Hide Requires: 24 strength |
10.98 | 2.60% | 3 | +2 armor +10% nature resistance +10% spirit resistance +1/+2 stamina regeneration in combat Chance to avoid missile attacks |
Sold by Herren at Vigil's Keep |
| Trickster's Tunic Dragonwing Requires: 22 strength |
9.99 | 2.50% | 3 | +9 defense +1 armor +10 physical resistance |
Found on an armor stand in Vigil's Keep - Throne Room. |
| Vest of the Nimble Dragon Wing Requires: 22 strength |
9.99 | 2.50% | 3 | +5 dexterity +5 cunning +1 armor |
Rare drop from Crow Assassin during And You, Esmerelle?. Very rare drop from Crow Assassin at Old Stark's Farm when following the Dark Wolf path of A Brewing Conspiracy. |
Leliana's Song[]
| Name | Armor |
Fatigue | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battledress of the Provocateur Drakeskin Requires: 20 strength |
9.0 | 2.3% | 0 | +2 dexterity +10 armor +25% chance to dodge attacks +2/+4 stamina regeneration in combat +100 stamina |
Collect all 6 Masterwork Leather Pieces. |
| Buckle-Over Leather Inscribed Leather Requires: 18 strength |
7.98 | 2.25% | 0 | +1 dexterity +3 defense +2 armor +0.5 stamina regeneration in combat +5 physical resistance |
Leliana starts with this chestpiece. |
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