Damage Types

Damage Types

Damage types define the different kinds of damage that can be dealt in combat. Each type can have resistances and weaknesses.

Resistances

When a creature is resistant to a damage type, they take reduced damage from attacks of that type.

Weaknesses

When a creature is weak to a damage type, they take increased damage from attacks of that type.

Common Types

• Physical - Melee/ranged weapons
• Fire - Burning, explosions
• Ice - Freezing, cold
• Lightning - Electrical
• Holy - Divine, vs undead
• Shadow - Dark magic

Usage

Damage types are used by weapon categories and attack patterns to determine what kind of damage is dealt.