Skill is gained the first time you make [[armour chains]] with [[large anvil]]. Influences your success ratio at making and improving any chain armour related item.
Chain armour provides 5562.5% damage reduction at 100ql. The wearer will walk moderately slower and have a moderately slower attack speed. Chain armor offers a defense bonus vs. stabbing damage, while the equipment itself receives extra damage from stabbing. A full chain set weighs 8.20kg and will slow you to 13.90km/h on cobblestone when worn.
Check [[armour]] for a comparison of the different armour types.