Damage Types

Attacks and other harmful effects deal different types of damage. Damage types have no rules of their own, but other rules, such as Resistance, rely on the types. The Damage Types table offers examples to help a GM assign a type to a new effect.

Damage Types

Type Examples Acid Corrosive liquids, digestive enzymes Bludgeoning Blunt objects, constriction, falling Cold Freezing water, icy blasts Fire Flames, unbearable heat Force Pure magical energy Lightning Electricity

Type Examples Necrotic Life-draining energy Piercing Fangs, puncturing objects Poison Toxic gas, venom Psychic Mind-rending energy Radiant Holy energy, searing radiation Slashing Claws, cutting objects Thunder Concussive sound