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.

 

[TheShepard256]

Damage resistances should be a % reduction in the damage you take of that type; "evasion % for debuffs" sounds like something a stat called "resistance" should do.

 

[Gabranth]

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

Physical, mental and magic resistances determine if you avoid debuffs that target them
Example:
Blind targets your physical resistance.


Fire, crushing, penetrating apply that number as a % damage reduction after Armor/Focus/Ward is applied.
This is explained in the "stats and attributes" codex(?) entry.