Damage Types

The damage types are PhysicalPhysical DamagePhysical damage is one of the five Damage Types. It is the most common and the only one reduced by Armour, rather than by a Resistance. Most physical damage comes from Weapon Attacks, but some Spells and other skills deal physical damage as well. Physical damage over time can be inflicted with Bleeding., FireFire DamageFire damage is one of the five Damage Types. It is reduced by Fire Resistance. Fire Hits inflict Flammability based on how much Fire damage is dealt, which provides a chance to Ignite., ColdCold DamageCold damage is one of the five Damage Types. It is reduced by Cold Resistance. Cold hits apply Chill and build up Freeze, but cannot build up Heavy Stun., LightningLightning DamageLightning damage is one of the five Damage Types. It is reduced by Lightning Resistance. Lightning hits have a chance to Shock based on how much Lightning damage is dealt. and ChaosChaos DamageChaos damage is one of the five Damage Types. It is reduced by Chaos Resistance. Chaos damage is the least common damage type, and removes twice as much Energy Shield as the damage value when taken..en