Chaos Damage

Chaos damage is one of the five Damage TypesDamage TypesThe damage types are Physical, Fire, Cold, Lightning and Chaos.. It is reduced by Chaos ResistanceResistancesResistances reduce damage taken of the corresponding damage type — Fire, Cold, Lightning or Chaos — up to a Maximum. Fire, Cold and Lightning Resistances are Elemental Resistances. Resistances can be improved with Equipment, Passives & Quest items. Your Elemental Resistances are lowered as you progress through the game. Elemental Resistances are a vital defensive tool, and should be one of the first things to check if you're having difficulty surviving.. Chaos damage is the least common damage type, and removes twice as much Energy ShieldEnergy ShieldEnergy Shield protects your Life by taking damage instead. Rapidly Recharges if you don't lose Energy Shield for a short time. Chaos damage removes twice as much Energy Shield. Damage from Bleeding and Poison bypasses Energy Shield to remove Life directly. as the damage value when taken.