Resistances

Damage Types and corresponding Resistances correspond to one of the following types:

Physical

Armor provides the most protection against physical damage. This includes most weapons, poison, etc.

Magical

Magic attacks tend to ignore armor. Magical resist encompasses magical damage not covered by specific elemental type.

Electrical

Most electrical attacks stun their target. This includes natural lightning, static charges, etc.

Cold

Cold tends to slow its target. Includes ice, snow, etc.

Heat

Attacks based on heat does damage over time. Includes actual fire, radiant energy (like the sun), etc.

Chaos

Chaotic magic is impossible to resist, and almost impossible to control.

External Reference

• Magic, Combat, and Crafting Skills on the Shroud of the Avatar Forums