Layers

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Everything you can wear can be attributed to a layer, a sort of virtual slot where you can fit a certain number of items.


Every time you try to wear an item but can't because you are wearing another item, these two items are in the same slot. Most layers can only fit one item, but some slots can contain more.

Such worn items can be armours, scabbards, clothing, containers or jewellery.

Items that are held like weapons and shields or just carried can also be said to be in a layer of their own. The primary purpose of those special layers is not to describe what individual items fit in but rather to specify how many items they can contain, what type of items can be held, etc.

The layer names are arbitrary, usually named for some items within it or their purpose. This means that the name of an item might not always match the layer slot that it actually fits in - for example, a chainmail miniskirt actually fits in the suspender-belt slot since it conflicts with those items, not the miniskirt slot. Also, some pieces of armour or clothing occupy multiple slots, such as the offler-headed mask, which counts as both a helm and a mask.

Each layer covers particular parts (or zones) of your body, or none at all. You can find out which zones a given items covers with the coverage command. When you're hit in combat in a particular zone, items covering it can be damaged.

List of Layers

Wearable things are worn in specific layers on the body. You can wear:

Layer Max worn Coverage
(Body parts covered)
Nb of
body parts
A C J S Includes
anklet 2 0 J anklets, ankle scabbards (what exact items are those? can't find any)
apron 1 abdomen chest 2 C aprons, Nicolette: aprons, overskirts, pinafores, smocks
armband 2 arms 1 C J S armbands, armband pouches, oversleeves, wrist sheaths (covers nothing), wristbands (covers nothing)
armoured-jacket 1 arms back chest 3 A Grflx scale, Hexagonally-linked kikko, jackets that are armour
back 2 back chest 2 C S (back containers): backpacks, packs, carpetbags, carryalls, bags, sea bags, duffel bags, satchels, bookbags, rucksacks, knapsacks, baskets, wings, non-container sashes, small canteens, beige canteens, back scabbards, Nicolette: sashes, cummerbunds, Pam Dunthrive: colourful lace shawl
backplate 1 back 1 A some combination armours, Ug Ogg: backplates
bandana 1 hair head 2 big clothing shop ears, black silk bandana Nicolette: bandanas
bandolier 1 back chest 2 A S bandoliers, tabards, Ug Ogg: bikini tops, halters, and brassieres
belly-stone 1 0 J belly stones, navel studs, belly chains
belt 2 0 S belts, belt loops, sword scabbards
boots 1 feet 1 A C S boots, sandals, shoes
bra 1 chest 1 A C S bras, brassieres, bikini tops, corsets, halters, halter tops, sari (also underskirt)
bracelet 4 0 C J S bracelets, bangles, pin cushions, forearm sheaths, soft fluffy ball
bracers 1 arms 1 A bracers, vambraces, wristlets
breastplate 1 abdomen chest 2 A breastplates, some combination armours
brooch 15 0 J brooches, badges, family crests, cravat pins
cape 1 back 1 C some capes
cardigan 1 arms back chest 3 C Pam Dunthrive: cardigans
cloak 1 abdomen arms back chest legs 5 A C S cloaks, trenchcoats, greatcoat, burnous, longcoat, Stephan: capes, Nicolette: coats
coif 1 hair head neck 3 A coifs
collar 1 neck 1 A collars, chokers, bevors, neckirons, gorgets, Nicolette: cravats
cuirass 1 abdomen back chest 3 A cuirasses
earmuffs 1 hair head neck 3 C Stephan: earmuffs
earring 2 0 J single earrings, pairs of earrings
eyebrow-pin 2 0 J eyebrow pins, eyebrow barbells
gloves 1 hands 1 A S gloves, gauntlets, mittens, knuckle-dusters, Pam Dunthrive dolls (sock puppets)
goggles 1 eyes 1 A goggles, eyepatches
greaves 1 legs 1 A greaves, splints
hair-clip 1 0 J clips, some hairclips, some ribbons, headbands[1], beer helmet
hairpin[2] 1 0 J hairpins
hat 1 hair head 2 A C S hats, caps, turbans, tricorns, guttrahs, some hairclips, smelly bandana, fluffy earmuffs, amusing earmuffs, bonnet
hauberk 1 abdomen arms back chest legs 5 A hauberks, Sea serpent scale
helm 1 hair head 2 A helms, helmets
hood 1 hair head 2 Items with their hood currently pulled. Cowls and some cloaks / robes / dresses have a hood, shown in their description. Only one hood can be pulled at the same time.
jacket 1 arms back chest 3 C S jackets, coats, doublets, Nicolette: jerkins
kimono 1 abdomen arms back chest legs 5 C kimonos, dresses, gowns, lab coats, kirtles, ankle-length chitons, Cosmopilite: nightdresses, Nicolette: floor-length, ankle-length, and calf-length dresses
leggings 1 abdomen legs 2 A C leggings, pants, trousers, breeches, hosen, jumpsuits (also shirt), shimmering fish scale bodysuit (also shirt)
lip-ring 1 0 J lip rings, labrets, lip studs
mask 1 eyes face 1 A masks, some helms/helmets[3]
miniskirt 1 abdomen legs 2 A short leather miniskirt, grass skirt
mouth 1 0 fake beard, vampire fangs
necklace 5 0 C J S necklaces, keyrings, neck pouches, amulets, medallions, pendants, lockets, necklets, torcs, blackened canteen, rambler's canteen
nipple-ring 2 0 J nipple rings, nipple pins, nippleshields
nose-ring 2 0 J nose rings, nose studs
pouched-belt 1 0 C pouched belts
ribbon 1 0 some ribbons, other ribbons are hair clip
ring 8 0 J rings, thimbles
robe 1 abdomen arms back chest legs 5 C robes, himations, bathrobes, over-robes, thobes, togas, smocks, towels, Cosmopilite: dressing gowns, Nicolette: floor-length, ankle-length, and calf-length robes
sash 1 0 C container sashes, sturdy leather belt with pouches
scarf 1 neck 1 C S scarves, Pam Dunthrive: rose-embroidered shawl, stoles, ties, Moonlit Market cravats, cowl (when its hood is pulled it also covers hair & head - only one hood can be pulled at the same time)
shirt 2 arms back chest 3 A C shirts, blouses, tunics, chainmail t-shirt, jumpsuits (also leggings), shimmering fish scale bodysuit (also leggings)
short-dress 1 abdomen back chest 3 C knees or mid-thigh chitons Nicolette: thigh-length and knee-length dresses, gowns, kirtles, and lab coats
shoulder 2 chest 1 C S shoulder pouches, crowbar holster (covers nothing)
side 2 0 S dagger/knife scabbards, some sword scabbards, penholders, brush case
skirt 1 abdomen legs 2 A C skirts, kilts, Nicolette: miniskirts, underskirts
socks 1 feet 1 A C socks, Nicolette: socks, stockings
stockings 1 feet legs 2 A C black armoured stockings, knee socks, Nathan: catsuits (also underwear, undershirt)
suspender-belt 1 abdomen 1 A C suspender belts, protectives, some miniskirts
tail ≥9 0 big clothing shop tails
thigh 2 0 S black silk garter, lacy black garters, witchy garter, ruffled kaiken garter, Gebra knife sheaths, oiled leather thigh holster, oiled leather thigh sheath, black leather thigh sheath
toe-ring 8 0 J toe rings
tool-belt 1 0 C tool belts, utility belts
undershirt 1 back chest 2 A C undershirts, Nicolette: camisoles, chemises, nightdresses, partlets, Nathan: catsuits (also underwear, stockings)
underskirt 1 abdomen legs 2 A Ug Ogg: padded underskirt, sari (also bra)
underwear 1 abdomen 1 A C underwear, panties, boxers, bikini bottoms, smuggler's lingerie, loincloth, Nathan: catsuits (also undershirt, stockings)
waistcoat 1 back chest 2 A C waistcoats, bodices, vests
Layer Max worn Coverage
(Body parts covered)
Nb of
body parts
A C J S Includes

Legend : A = Armours, C = Container, J = Jewellery, S = Scabbard

Note that you can only have up to 50 items in your immediate inventory (worn, held, or carried), so it's not actually possible to have every slot entirely full.

  1. Headbands cover the head.
  2. This doesn't take up the same slot as a hair clip.
  3. Only while the visor is lowered.

Some scabbards to check:

  • negligee

See also