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Equipment progression in MudGate
Equipment continues to improve after base-stat growth ends. Weapons, armor, bonuses, and special effects give high-level characters new ways to develop.
Acquiring better gear
As characters level up, they can find stronger weapons and armor. Better gear may have higher base stats, stronger bonuses, or special effects.
Armor progression
Armor level and quality are separate from armor class (AC). AC measures a piece's physical protection and is capped at 20. Armor type and the body location where it is worn affect that value.
Some named armor also grants physical or elemental protection and other useful effects.
Weapon progression
Weapon level influences item quality. Hit dice, damage type, speed, properties, and generated damage bonuses also distinguish one weapon from another.
Some named weapons add extra damage effects, including poison, cold, or fire. Off-hand weapons support dual-wielding builds, while shields support defense-focused builds.