Equipment degradation

This article is about the degradation mechanics of combat equipment. For degradation in general, see Degradation.For a list of degradable items with the number of charges, see Equipment degradation/List.Equipment degradation is the process by which some armour and weapons wear down with use until they break completely. Some items are repairable, while others are not and degrade 'to dust'.The amount an item has degraded can usually be checked by using the Check-charges right-click option for the item.Contents1 Mechanics1.1 Full degradation2 Degradable equipment2.1 Repairable2.1.1 Repairable at an armour stand2.1.2 Other2.2 Non-repairable3 Expected usage time4 Other types of degradationMechanics[edit | edit source]Items that degrade have a specific number of charges which varies by the type of item. When equipped, they lose one charge for every hitsplat done by the user or to the user — that is, one charge for:Every hit takenEvery ability/special attack usedCombo abilities use multiple c...