Iron is a very common raw material, used to make weapons, shields, and armor. It is generally one of the least expensive metals available. Iron equipment is weaker than other metals such as steel, but still quite durable.
Due to its uniquity in both modern and older civilizations, iron is one of the most versatile crafting materials available, with almost any type of weapon able to be made from it.
Iron oxidizes when exposed to water. Whenever any iron equipment is used or left outside in rain, the GM should call for a durability check on it. If this effect reduces an iron item's condition to less than 3, the item's material changes to rusty iron.
Iron can be found in the following forms:
The following equipment can be crafted in iron variants:
Broken iron equipment can be salvaged to obtain Reclaimed Iron. The number of units of raw material salvaged depends on the outcome of your check, and the size of the object you're salvaging.