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Standard bladed slashing damage. One of the three base physical weapon damage types; highly effective against unarmored, fleshy, or lightly armored targets.

Puncturing stab damage. One of the three base physical weapon damage types; penetrates armor and is highly effective at piercing enemy shields.

Crushing bludgeoning damage. One of the three base physical weapon damage types; exceptionally effective against armored enemies, skeletons, and stone or Hallow Hall foes.

A highly destructive element against most vegetation, beasts, and the undead (Fell). Amplified by fire-damage bonuses and magic-fire bonuses on staff weapons.

Slows enemies and deals heavy damage to certain constructs and Hollow foes. Also referred to as Frost in some wiki and in-game contexts.

Deals high burst damage and interacts with the Soaked mechanic: hitting a soaked enemy with shock reduces its resistance and triggers bonus critical hits. Also referred to as Lightning in some wiki and in-game contexts.

Applies damage over time (DoT). Undead and construct enemies are generally immune.

Magic derived directly from the deadly Shroud fog. Incredibly strong against entities that do not originate from the Shroud, but useless against Fell enemies, which are immune to it.