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

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