GLOSSARY / Types and Resistances
Attack Type
Related names and search terms: Physical Type, Slash, Pierce, Blunt
At a Glance
Slash, Pierce, or Blunt. It affects damage together with the target's physical resistance.
GUIDEHow It Works
Each attack skill has its own type. An Identity can use different types on S1 and S3.
To exploit a weakness, compare the selected skill's type with the target's matching resistance.
NOTESCommon Misunderstandings
- An Identity's skills do not necessarily all share one Attack Type.
EXAMPLEWorked Example
Match the skill to the resistance
- Selected skill: Pierce
- Target resistance: Pierce column
- Check that resistance value
Sin affinity is a separate classification. Attack Type alone does not determine final damage.
RELATEDRelated Terms
Skill
Battle BasicsAn action an Identity uses in battle. Guard and Evade are skills too.
Sin Affinity
Types and ResistancesThe 7 affinities: Wrath, Lust, Sloth, Gluttony, Gloom, Pride, and Envy. They also govern resources and Resonance.
Resistance
Types and ResistancesHow readily the defender takes damage. A larger displayed resistance value generally means more damage taken.