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9 months ago ::
Oct 19, 2012 - 8:35PM
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Date Joined:
Aug 24, 2010
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So I was looking at the energy resistance rules, and I noticed the wording was unusual. Resistance To Energy A creature with resistance to energy has the ability (usually extraordinary) to ignore some damage of a certain type each round, but it does not have total immunity. Each resistance ability is defined by what energy type it resists and how many points of damage are resisted. It doesn’t matter whether the damage has a mundane or magical source. When resistance completely negates the damage from an energy attack, the attack does not disrupt a spell. This resistance does not stack with the resistance that a spell might provide.
It specicifcally mentions each round. Does that means energy resistance applies to the cumulative damage done in a round, or is it simply each instance of taking damage? Dr specifically seems to mention attacks as opposed to rounds, so I'm not sure if it is bad wording or an intended difference.
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9 months ago ::
Oct 19, 2012 - 9:06PM
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- Core Coliseum
- Heroic Dungeon Master
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This is a difference between 3.0 and 3.5 - so make you know what you are looking at:
RESISTANCE TO ENERGY
A creature with resistance to energy has the ability (usually extraordinary) to ignore some damage of a certain type (such as cold, electricity, or fire) each round, but it does not have total immunity.
Each ability is defined by what energy type it resists and how many points of damage are resisted.
The creature still makes saving throws normally.
Count the creature's resistance from the start of its turn to the start of its turn the next round. Its resistance "resets" on its turn.
When resistance completely negates the damage from an energy attack, the attack does not disrupt a spell.
This resistance does not stack with the resistance that a spell, such as endure elements, might provide.
RESISTANCE TO ENERGY
A creature with resistance to energy has the ability (usually extraordinary) to ignore some damage of a certain type each round, but it does not have total immunity.
Each resistance ability is defined by what energy type it resists and how many points of damage are resisted. It doesn’t matter whether the damage has a mundane or magical source.
When resistance completely negates the damage from an energy attack, the attack does not disrupt a spell. This resistance does not stack with the resistance that a spell might provide.
Resistance to Energy (Ex): A creature with this special quality ignores some damage of the indicated type each time it takes damage of that kind (commonly acid, cold, fire, or electricity). The entry indicates the amount and type of damage ignored.
The last one is the one most often referenced.
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9 months ago ::
Oct 19, 2012 - 9:30PM
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Date Joined:
Aug 24, 2010
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Alright, I thought that was how it worked, but I was having trouble finding that specific phrasing. Thanks for clarifying.
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9 months ago ::
Oct 20, 2012 - 3:18PM
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Date Joined:
Apr 20, 2008
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Ah, so someone with Fire Resistance 10, who was hit twice in a round for 15 fire damage, would take 10 damage, as the reduction is applied to each hit? I think I've been doing this wrong.
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9 months ago ::
Oct 21, 2012 - 2:53PM
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Date Joined:
Jul 22, 2010
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That's how I've always interpreted it: the resistance is like DR in that it applies against every hit.
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