armor types

[Jack]

You're not doing it wrong. Generally there's only 3 types of armor that are really "worth it" to wear:


Nothing

Chain

Plate


Plate comes with negative consequences since it has large dex loss. It is also the worst in the game regarding meditation rates.Some pieces of ringmail and studded are helpful for avoiding dex loss (such as ring arms, ring hands, studded gorgets), and you might find magic pieces of ring or even studded that are better than their chain/plate counterparts of lower magiclevels.


If BODs were implemented it would give some actual use to tailors beyond just making clothing.