Resistances
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Resistances define how susceptible a character is to specific types of damage. Resistance values represent a percentage change in how much damage a creature will take from a specific type of damage. These values can be seen on the Character Sheet. Damage is rounded down, so even a small amount of resistance can significantly reduce how much damage a creature takes from several instances of damage. Unless the creature is immune to a damage type, which is achieved by 100 resistance, they will at minimum take 1 damage from instances of damage. Resistance can range beyond 0 to 100, but values above 100 have no additional effect beyond immunity. Negative values will amplify damage taken. In addition to damage heat and cold resist also modifies temperature changing effects.
The four most common resistances are to the following types of damage:
- Heat
- Cold
- Acid
- Electric
Other types of resistance, such as resistance against poison, disease, or illness, are less commonplace but can be achieved with specific items or effects.
Core Resistances
Heat Resistance
Heat resistance reduces the severity of temperature-increasing effects and heat-based damage.
Cold Resistance
Cold resistance reduces the severity of temperature-reducing effects and cold-based damage.
Acid Resistance
Acid resistance reduces damage caused by acid.
Electric Resistance
Electric resistance reduces damage caused by electricity-based effects, such as Electrical Generation discharge. It also grants resistance to similar damage types, such as shock damage caused by a 
prayer rod.
Equipment by Resistance
Resistances Granted by Cooking Effects
Cooking with certain ingredients can grant temporary resistances.
Basic Effects
| Effect | Basic Effect |
|---|---|
| Acid-based cooking effects | +10-15 Acid Resist |
| Cold-based cooking effects | +10-15 Cold Resist |
| Electric-based cooking effects | +10-15 Electric Resist |
| Heat and fire-based cooking effects | +10-15 Heat Resist |
| Rubber-based cooking effects | +10-15 Electric Resist |
| Rubber-based cooking effects | +50-75 Electric Resist |
Triggered Effects
| Effect | Triggered Effect |
|---|---|
| Cold-based cooking effects | ...you gain 125-175 Cold Resist for 50 turns. |
| Cold-based cooking effects | ...you gain 40-50 Cold Resist for 6 hours. |
| Electric-based cooking effects | ...you gain 125-175 Electric Resist for 50 turns. |
| Electric-based cooking effects | ...you gain 40-50 Electric Resist for 6 hours. |
| Heat and fire-based cooking effects | ...you gain 125-175 Heat Resist for 50 turns. |
| Heat and fire-based cooking effects | ...you gain 40-50 Heat Resist for 6 hours. |