Resistances (Origins)

See also Resistance Checks in Combat Mechanics

Resistance measures a character's ability to withstand or reduce the effects of an opponent's attack. There is one type of resistance for each damage type in the game: Mental, Physical, Spell, and Elemental, which is itself divided into five types (Fire, Cold, Electric, Nature, and Spirit). Each point of resistance generally reduces damage (of that type) by 1%. In some cases, a target is given a chance to offset some of the effects of an attack if they pass an appropriate check for the relevant type.

Some abilities, skills, or items allow combatants to enhance their resistances; they are also enhanced at higher levels and ranks.

Resistance Check Reference
Although it is generally easy to identify to identify elemental attacks, it can be difficult to determine whether on of the other resistance types should apply. The following table includes a list of attacks and the relevant damage type.