SO:Equipment

Equipment represents what a Character is wearing. "Equipment Slots" represents the various types of items that can be equipped on a character: clothing, armor, weapons, shield, etc. Equipment is separate from Inventory.

Clicking the E button, or moving your mouse to the Top Right Button in Equipment and Left or Right Clicking it, will switch between the Wearable Slots menu and the Weapon Slots submenu.

Equipment Slots (Wearables)

This section will list Equipment Slots exclusive to Wearables, as well as a few Slots that also show up in "Weapons", which are noted with an asterisk (*).

Left Side: Wearables Equipment Submenu

Equipment Slot	Slot Size	Allowable itemTypes	Example Equippable Items	Explanation/Notes	Programmer's Notes
Head	2x2	Headgear	Hats, Hoods, Helms
Neck	1x1	Necklace	Necklaces	There are very few magical items in Althas. Necklaces are generally more for cosmetics then gameplay.	Not implementing right now because of the redundant note. Can easily add later
Body (Clothing)	2x3	Clothing	Cloth Outfit, Fur Outfit, Leather Outfit	Will only show if no Armor or Robe is equipped.
Body (Armor)	3x4	Armor	Padded, Chain Mail, Plate Mail	When Armor is equipped, Clothing is not shown.
Outerwear	2x2	Outerwear	Cape, Cloak, Robe	Capes and Cloaks would be useful for disguises and defense against the elements, not so much Combat.	When a Robe is equipped, Clothing and Armor are not shown. A Cape or Cloak would go on the back, and then Clothing or Armor is shown.
Backpack*	2x3	Bag (Rucksack)	Backpack, Rucksack	Can only have 1 Weapon Sheath at one time appear on the back	Naming this slot Backpack in implementation right now, since Back 1 and Back 2 would get confusing
Right Hand Finger	1x1	Ring	Ring	There are very few magical items in Althas. Rings are generally more for cosmetics then gameplay.	Not implementing right now because of the redundant note. Can easily add later.
Left Hand Finger	1x1	Ring	Ring	There are very few magical items in Althas. Rings are generally more for cosmetics then gameplay.	Not implementing right now because of the redundant note. Can easily add later.
Belt Slot 1* (6)	1x2	Melee Weapon (Dagger), Vessel, Quiver	Dagger, Bottle, Water Skin, Arrow Quiver, Bolt Quiver, etc	Quick Belt Slot; Quiver can create Inventory space for Arrows and/or Bolts. Can be used for 'quick' items instead. This is the only Belt Slot that allows for a Quiver.	Clicking "6" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed), open the Bags tab (if Quiver) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).
Belt Slot 2* (7)	1x2	Melee Weapon (Dagger), Vessel, Lighting Item	Dagger, Bottle, Water Skin, Lantern, Candle, etc	Quick Belt Slot; Lighting Item can be used to brighten dark environments. Can be used for 'quick' items instead. This is the only Belt Slot that allows for a Lighting Item.	Clicking "7" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon or Lighting Item, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).
Belt Slot 3* (8)	1x2	Melee Weapon (Dagger), Vessel	Dagger, Bottle, Water Skin	Quick Belt Slot; can be used for 'quick' items.	Clicking "8" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed)) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).
Belt Slot 4* (9)	1x2	Melee Weapon (Dagger), Vessel, Belt Bag	Dagger, Bottle, Water Skin, Belt Bag	Quick Belt Slot; Belt Bag can create an extra set of Inventory space, but can be used for 'quick' items instead.	Clicking "9" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed), open the Bags tab (if Belt Bag) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).

Equipment Slots (Weapons)

This section will list Equipment Slots exclusive to Weapons' (and none that that also show up in "Wearables).

Left Side: Weapon Equipment Submenu

Equipment Slot	Slot Size	Allowable Item Classes	Item Type[s] Slot is Limited to	Example Equippable Items	Explanation/Notes	Programmer's Notes
Sidearm Slot 1 (1)	1x4	Melee Weapon	Melee Type: Dagger, Short Sword, Longsword, Great Sword, Axe, Shafted Blade, Blunt	Daggers, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Swords, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Axes and Blunts	Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time.	Clicking "1" will unsheath/sheath this weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed.
Sidearm Slot 2 (2)	1x4	Melee Weapon	Melee Type: Dagger, Short Sword, Longsword, Great Sword, Axe, Shafted Blade, Blunt	Daggers, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Swords, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Axes and Blunts	Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time.	Clicking "2" will unsheath/sheath this weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed.
Back Weapon Slot 1 (3)	2x6	Melee Weapon, Ranged Weapon, Throwable Weapon	Melee Type: Spear, Polearm Ranged Type: Bow, Crossbow Throwable Type: Javelin	1-Handed Throwing Spears, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Spears, 2-Handed Polearms (Halberds, Bardiches, etc), Bows and Crossbows	Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time.	Clicking "3" will unsheath/sheath this weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed.
Shield Slot (4)	2x5	Shield	Shield Type: Buckler, Center Grip, Full Body, Strapped	Buckler, Kite Shield, etc	Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time.	Clicking "4" will unsheath/sheath shield, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed.
Back Weapon Slot 2 (5)	2x6	Melee Weapon, Ranged Weapon, Throwable Weapon	Melee Type: Spear, Polearm Ranged Type: Bow, Crossbow Throwable Type: Javelin	1-Handed Throwing Spears, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Spears, 2-Handed Polearms (Halberds, Bardiches, etc), Bows and Crossbows	Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time.	Clicking "5" will unsheath/sheath this weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed.

You can also find the same Backpack and 4 Belt Slots mentioned in Wearables Equipment.

Equipment explains the different slots for clothing, armor, weapons, shields and other items that the player is equipped with. Equipment is separate from Inventory.

Equipment Slots

Equipment Slot	Allowable itemTypes	Equippable Items	Explanation/Notes	Programmer's Notes
Head	headgear	Hats, Hoods, Helms
Neck	misc	Necklace	There are very few magical items in Althas. Necklaces are generally more for cosmetics then gameplay.	Not implementing right now because of the redundant note. Can easily add later
Body (Underlayer)	clothing_armor	Clothing, Chainmail, Padding (for Plate)
Body (Overlayer)	clothing_armor	Robes, Plate	When Overlayer is worn, Underlayer is not shown.
Cape	clothing_armor	Capes	Can only have 1 Weapon Sheath at one time	Naming this slot Cape in implementation right now, since Back 1 and Back 2 would get confusing
Backpack	bag	Rucksack	Can only have 1 Weapon Sheath at one time	Naming this slot Backpack in implementation right now, since Back 1 and Back 2 would get confusing
Weapon 1	weapon_tool, shield	1-handed Weapons, 2-handed Weapons, Polearms, Bows, Crossbows, Shield	Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time.
Weapon 2	weapon_tool, shield	1-handed Weapons, 2-handed Weapons, Polearms, Bows, Crossbows, Shield	Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time.
Weapon 3	weapon_tool, shield	1-handed Weapons, 2-handed Weapons, Polearms, Bows, Crossbows, Shield	Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time.
Right Hand Finger	misc	Rings	There are very few magical items in Althas. Rings are generally more for cosmetics then gameplay.	Not implementing right now because of the redundant note. Can easily add later
Left Hand Finger	misc	Rings	There are very few magical items in Althas. Rings are generally more for cosmetics then gameplay.	Not implementing right now because of the redundant note. Can easily add later
Belt Slot 1	weapon_tool, bottle, bag, misc	Belt Bag, Throwing Knives?, Bandages, Bottles, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. Can be used for 'quick' items instead.
Belt Slot 2	weapon_tool, bottle, bag, misc	Belt Bag, Throwing Knives?, Bandages, Bottles, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. Can be used for 'quick' items instead.
Belt Slot 3	weapon_tool, bottle, bag, misc	Belt Bag, Throwing Knives?, Bandages, Bottles, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. Can be used for 'quick' items instead.
Belt Slot 4	weapon_tool, bottle, bag, misc	Belt Bag, Throwing Knives?, Bandages, Bottles, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. Can be used for 'quick' items instead.