The normal version requires 78 Defence to wear, and lasts for 1 hour of combat. After the time is up, the platebody will vanish. However, that means that you can wear it and sell it again as long as you don't fight anything, just like Barrows Equipment. A corrupt version also exists, which requires only 20 Defence and lasts only for 15 minutes of wearing (degrades even while not in combat). Contrary to popular belief, this item does not degrade while using non-combat magic.