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 In [[dNetHack]], leather armor confers 0 AC and 2 [[DR]] while worn, and weighs 40 aum.
-The [[Center of All]] generates with +0 large concordant leather armor. [[Pirate brother]]s, the quest guardians for the [[Pirate quest]], are generated with leather armor. The [[adventuring wizard]] of the enemy party serving as the default [[Noble]] quest nemeses always generates with leather armor. The [[Wandering pirate|damned pirates]] that a Pirate encounters in [[Gehennom]] generate with cursed leather armor.
+The [[Center of All]] generates with +0 large concordant leather armor. [[Pirate brother (dNetHack)|Pirate brothers]], the quest guardians for the [[Pirate quest]], are generated with leather armor. The [[adventuring wizard]] of the enemy party serving as the default [[Noble]] quest nemeses always generates with leather armor. The [[Wandering pirate|damned pirates]] that a Pirate encounters in [[Gehennom]] generate with cursed leather armor.
 ===xNetHack===

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 From Hack 1.0 to [[NetHack 3.0.10]], [[Archeologist]]s start the game with +0 leather armor.{{refsrc|u_init.c|103|nethack=3.0.0}} The [[Ninja (role)|Ninja]] role that exists from [[NetHack 1.3d]] to [[NetHack 2.3e]] starts each game with +1 leather armor.{{refsrc|u_init.c|184|nethack=2.3e}}
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on these versions, leather armor does not grant any [[Magic cancellation (3.4.3)|magic cancellation]].
+In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on these versions, leather armor does not grant any [[Magic cancellation (3.4.3)|magic cancellation]]. MC1 for leather armor is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
 ==Origin==

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 There is a {{frac|41|482}} (or ~8.5%) chance that a randomly generated piece of armor will be leather armor. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can sell leather armor.
-[[Mercenaries]] will always [[Monster starting inventory|generate with]] leather armor that counts for 2 points of their target generation [[AC]] if they do not roll any other form of body armor, though this is highly unlikely to occur.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|632|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Skeleton]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with leather armor.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|476|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the case covers the zombie monster class, but only skeletons can generate with and wear armor}}
+[[Mercenaries]] will always [[Monster starting inventory|generate with]] leather armor that counts for 2 points of their target generation [[AC]] if they do not roll any other form of body armor, though for higher-ranked mercenaries this becomes increasingly unlikely to occur.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|632|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Skeleton]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with leather armor.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|476|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the case covers the zombie monster class, but only skeletons can generate with and wear armor}}
 Various [[quest]] guardians can be generated with leather armor as well:

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 ==Generation==
-There is a {{frac|41|482}} (or ~8.5%) chance that a randomly generated piece of armor will be leather armor.<ref>[http://www.steelypips.org/nethack/343/armr-343.html NetHack Armor spoiler]</ref>
+[[Cavemen]] start each game with a set of +0 leather armor, while [[Rogue]]s start each game with a set of +1 leather armor.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|56|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|126|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-[[Cavemen]] start each game with a set of +0 leather armor, while [[Rogue]]s start each game with a set of +1 leather armor.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|56|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|126|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+There is a {{frac|41|482}} (or ~8.5%) chance that a randomly generated piece of armor will be leather armor. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can sell leather armor.
-Weaker [[mercenaries]] such as [[Yendorian Army]] soldiers and [[watchmen]] [[Monster starting inventory|can be generated with]] leather armor.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|632|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Skeleton]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with leather armor.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|476|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the case covers the zombie monster class, but skeletons are the only ones to generate with and wear armor}}
+Various [[quest]] guardians can be generated with leather armor as well:
-Various [[quest]] guardians [[Monster starting inventory|can be generated with]] leather armor as well: [[chieftain]]s, [[page]]s, [[roshi]], and [[warrior]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with leather armor;{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|293|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[hunter]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with leather armor;{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|305|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[thug]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with leather armor;{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|315|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} and [[neanderthal]]s are always generated with leather armor.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|320|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+* [[Chieftain]]s, [[page]]s, [[roshi]], and [[warrior]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with leather armor.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|293|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 [[Leather golem]]s leave behind a pile of 2-8 sets of leather armor as a special [[death drop]] instead of a [[corpse]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|407|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

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 ==Description==
-When worn, leather armor confers 2 base [[AC]] and [[MC]]1.
+While worn, leather armor confers 2 base [[AC]] and [[MC1]].
 ==Strategy==
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 Leather armor appears in Hack 1.21 and Hack for PDP-11, which are based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]].
-From Hack 1.0 to [[NetHack 3.0.10]], the [[Archeologist]] started each game with +0 leather armor.{{refsrc|u_init.c|103|nethack=3.0.0}} The now-[[defunct]] [[Ninja (role)|Ninja]] role that existed from [[NetHack 1.3d]] to [[NetHack 2.3e]] started each game with +1 leather armor.{{refsrc|u_init.c|184|nethack=2.3e}}
+From Hack 1.0 to [[NetHack 3.0.10]], [[Archeologist]]s start the game with +0 leather armor.{{refsrc|u_init.c|103|nethack=3.0.0}} The [[Ninja (role)|Ninja]] role that exists from [[NetHack 1.3d]] to [[NetHack 2.3e]] starts each game with +1 leather armor.{{refsrc|u_init.c|184|nethack=2.3e}}
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on these versions, leather armor may not grant any MC; leather armor granting MC1 is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
+In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on these versions, leather armor does not grant any [[Magic cancellation (3.4.3)|magic cancellation]].
 ==Origin==
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 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], leather and studded leather interfere with spellcasting just as metal armor does, and spellcasting characters prefer [[Robe (SLASH'EM)|robes]] as their body armor. The [[Yeoman]] role starts each game with +1 leather armor.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Yeomen]] start each game with +1 leather armor.
 [[Upgrading]] leather armor will produce studded leather armor, and upgrading a [[leather jacket]] or studded leather armor will produce leather armor.
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 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, the [[Officer]] role starts with +0 leather armor.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Officer]]s start with +0 leather armor.
-SlashTHEM also incorporates the Pirate and Noble roles, including the monsters that generate with leather armor.
+SlashTHEM also incorporates the Pirate and Noble roles, including the associated monsters that generate with leather armor.
 ==References==

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 ==History==
-Leather armor appears in Hack 1.21 and Hack for PDP-11, variants of [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]].
+Leather armor appears in Hack 1.21 and Hack for PDP-11, which are based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]].
 From Hack 1.0 to [[NetHack 3.0.10]], the [[Archeologist]] started each game with +0 leather armor.{{refsrc|u_init.c|103|nethack=3.0.0}} The now-[[defunct]] [[Ninja (role)|Ninja]] role that existed from [[NetHack 1.3d]] to [[NetHack 2.3e]] started each game with +1 leather armor.{{refsrc|u_init.c|184|nethack=2.3e}}

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 ===xNetHack===
-In [[xNetHack]], leather armor is known as '''light armor'''.
+In [[xNetHack]], leather armor is known as "light armor".
 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], leather armor is known as simply '''armor''', with the object's material appended (e.g. "[[cloth]] armor" or "[[dragonhide]] armor").
+In [[EvilHack]], leather armor is known as simply "armor", with the object's material appended (e.g. "[[cloth]] armor" or "[[dragonhide]] armor").
 [[Giant (starting race)|Giant]] Cavemen have their starting plain armor replaced with a +0 [[helmet]]. [[Gnoll (monster attribute)|Gnolls]] have a {{frac|3|4}} chance of being generated with plain armor.