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'''Natural immunities''' describe [[Attacking in Combat|attack]] forms that either have a lesser effect upon creatures, or which have no effect whatsoeverThis first variety is called a "resistance," and may mean that the attack form is minimized or that the creature receives an unusual [[Saving Throws|saving throw bonus]] against that kind of attack.  Creatures with a great many immunities can be hard to destroy with [[Spellcasting|magic]] or with [[Weapons List|weapons]]; most creatures like this are unearthly, from other [[Plane of Existence|planes of existence]].
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'''Natural immunities''' are [[Attacking in Combat|attack]] forms that have little or no effect upon a given creature.  "Resistance" minimizes an attack form's damage, or effect; or it might allow the creature a superior [[Saving Throws|saving throw bonus]] against that kind of attack.  Creatures with a great many immunities can be hard to destroy with [[Spellcasting|magic]] or with [[Weapons List|normal weapons]]; most creatures with natural immunities are unearthly, from other [[Plane of Existence|planes of existence]].
  
Immunities fall into general categories; these include immunities against disease; substances ([[Acid Attacks|acid]], gas, [[Poison (substance)|poison]], wood or metals of any kind); elements ([[Cold Attacks|cold]], [[Electrical Attacks|electricity]], [[Fire Attacks|fire]]); and magic ([[Magic Items|items]] or spells).  "Full immunity" means that the creature is not affected at all by these things.  A "%" immunity means that the creature removes that much damage or effect from the attack form.
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Some forms of immunity and resistance are provided by spells or magical items.
  
 
== Immunity Forms ==
 
== Immunity Forms ==
The following is a list of identified natural abilities possessed by monsters.  As not every monster's immunities are presently known, this list is necessarily incomplete.
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The following is a list of identified immunities which some monsters and humanoids possess, or which are conferred by magic.  As not every monster's immunities are presently known, this list is necessarily incomplete.
  
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* [[Amulet of Life Protection|Amulet of life protection]]
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* Bonus to [[Armour Class|armour class]]
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* Bonus to saving throws
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* [[Magic to Hit|Hit only by magic, silver or iron]]
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* Immune to [[Acid-based Attacks|acid]]
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* Immune to [[Disease|disease]]
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* Immune to [[Fear|fear]]
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* Immune to [[Gas-based Attacks|gas]]
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* Immune to [[Sleep (spell)|sleep]]
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* Immune/resistant to [[Charm|charm]]
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* Immune/resistant to [[Cold-based Attacks|cold-based attacks]]
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* Immune/resistant to [[Electro-based Attacks|electricity]]
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* Immune/resistant to [[Natural Fire|natural]] or [[Magical Fire|magical fire]]
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* Immune/resistant to [[Poison|poison]]
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* Immune/resistant to [[Surprise|surprise]]
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* [[Immortality]] against death
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* [[Impregnability]]
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* Invulnerability against [[Undead|undead]]
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* [[Magic Resistance|Magic resistance]]
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* Protection against magic
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* [[Protection against Malevolence|Protection against malevolence]] (ability/spell)
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* Protection against [[Demonic Possession|possession]]
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* Protection against [[Spirits|spirits]]
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* [[Protection from Fire (spell)|Protection from fire]]
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* [[Protection from Lightning (spell)|Protection from lightning]]
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* [[Protection from Normal Missiles (spell)|Protection from normal missiles]]
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* [[Protection Scrolls|Protection scrolls]]
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* [[Regeneration]] against damage
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* Resistant to attacks
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* Resistant to [[Breath Weapon|breath weapons]]
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* [[Sanctuary (spell)|Sanctuary]]
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See Also,<br>
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[[Bestiary]]<br>
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[[Natural Abilities]]
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Latest revision as of 17:11, 5 October 2023

Natural immunities are attack forms that have little or no effect upon a given creature. "Resistance" minimizes an attack form's damage, or effect; or it might allow the creature a superior saving throw bonus against that kind of attack. Creatures with a great many immunities can be hard to destroy with magic or with normal weapons; most creatures with natural immunities are unearthly, from other planes of existence.

Some forms of immunity and resistance are provided by spells or magical items.

Immunity Forms

The following is a list of identified immunities which some monsters and humanoids possess, or which are conferred by magic. As not every monster's immunities are presently known, this list is necessarily incomplete.


See Also,
Bestiary
Natural Abilities