How does resistances work, do they work as an specialised evasion mechanic or damage reduction?

[Papum]

As the title suggests.

 

[Gabranth]

Evasion % for debuffs.
Blinded, aroused. Stuff like that.

That's how I understand it.

 

[Papum]

Evasion % for debuffs.
Blinded, aroused. Stuff like that.

That's how I understand it.

So Fire resistance would for example just add an extra % of dodge just against Fire.