'METAL ARMOR USE' 'LIGHT ARMOR USE' (2179)
Syntax: These skills are automatic. See 'ARMOR DEFLECTION' for a broader discussion of protecting yourself with armor. These skills also apply to shields. Skill at Metal Armor Use represents the power, conditioning, and training to get the most protection out of armor made of any metal. This skill boosts the ability of a piece's ARMOR CLASS to deflect a blow, and is primarily taught in guilds with a mindset towards force over finesse. Skill at Light Armor Use denotes the reflexes and training needed to wear light armor (cloth, leather, hides, and similar materials) and maximize their protective value (Armor Class). Most characters, excepting magi, can find this skill taught at their guild. See also: BONE ARMOR USE, MYSTICAL ARMOR USE, STONE ARMOR USE