Resistance

Resistances affect the amount of damage taken of specific damage types when all avoidance forms have failed. Enemies can also have resistances, which are indicated beneath their life bar. Each damage type except physical has its own resistance value which is viewable on the Defence tab in the Character panel (default hotkey C). Physical damage is mitigated by armour.

Chaos damage is not elemental, thus "+% to all Elemental Resistances" does not affect chaos, but "+% to all maximum Resistances" does. Chaos resistance can be modified by items and passive skills. The Keystone passive skill Chaos Inoculation grants total immunity to Chaos damage.

Maximum resistances are hard capped at 90%.

Negative resistances are hard capped at -200%.

Mechanics

Damage mitigation

Resistances mitigates the incoming damage according to

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where dmgred is the damage after reduction, Res is the character's resistance and dmg is the initial damage.

The damage ratio between a character with -60% resistance and a character with 75% resistance that are hit with same amount of damage is

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Resistance penetration

Main page: Penetration

Penetration is applied as damage is dealt, after other resistance calculations. This means that Penetration will affect damage dealt even if the target's raw resistance value is far above its resistance cap.

Both reduction (as from curses), and penetration (as from Penetration gems), can reduce a target's resistance below 0%. There is no minimum resistance floor.

Ignore resistances

Some effects ignore resistances altogether, effectively acting as if the enemy's resistance is at 0%. Consequently, this effect will reduce your damage if the enemy's resistance dips into the negatives without this effect.

Sources of ignore resistance

• Inevitable Judgement
• and its lower tier counterparts

Resistance penalties

A penalty to all resistances is applied to player characters depending on their progression in the story.

• Completion of Part one: -30% to all resistances
• Completion of Part two: -30% to all resistances (-60% total)

Uncapped resistances

Uncapped resistances are shown in parentheses. Overcapped resistances are calculated by subtracting the effective resistances (on the left) from the overcapped resistances (on the right).

Total resistances a character has are uncapped resistances. This total is affected by the difficulty penalties. Only resistances up to a player's maximum resistances will provide damage mitigation, but a player may have their uncapped resistances lowered by curses, potentially reducing them below their maximum.

Unique items affected by uncapped resistances

Item

Overcapped resistances

Overcapped resistances are your total resistances that exceed your maximum resistance value. Overcapped resistances provide no mitigation, but can act as a buffer for curses or other sources of resistance reduction from enemies. It can be calculated by subtracting the effective resistances (on the left) from the overcapped resistances (on the right). This value is used by some unique items to provide additional benefits.

Item

Increased/Reduced resistances

Modifiers that increase or reduce resistances by a percentage, e.g. X% Reduced Elemental Resistances are multiplicative against your uncapped resistances. Note that this mod is distinctly different from mods like -X% to Elemental Resistances. This modifier will cause your resists to be scaled towards 0; there is a cap at 100% reduced Resistances (permanently setting your resistance to 0 and causing it to be unable to be modified further other than penetration. As this modifier causes your resistances to become less negative or less positive, they are detrimental for builds that use or stack additional maximum resistances as they require additional sources of negative or positive resistances to reach the desired cap. This modifier is additive with other sources of X% increased or reduced Elemental Resistances.

The modifier X% Less Elemental Resistances works similarly but is multiplicative with itself and other sources, not additive.

To calculate the required resistances, simply use the formula y = ab (x - 60) where y = the maximum cap of the resist, a = sum of all % Increased/Reduced Resist modifiers as decimal, b = % More/Less Resist modifiers as decimal, and x being the required actual resistances on gear, auras, etc.

For example, a build with 75 all Max Res, 70% reduced resistances and 55% less resistances would be calculated: 75 = 0.3 * 0.45 (x - 60); x = +477% resistances to hit 75% of that resist.

Sources of increased/reduced/less resistances

• Tempered by War
• Cleansed Thoughts (100% More Chaos Resistance)

Maximum resistances

Each resistance has the following cap:

There are various ways to alter the maximum resistances:

• Auras: Purity of FirePurity of FireAura, Spell, AoE, Fire
  Level: (1-20)
  Reservation: 35% Mana
  Cooldown Time: 1.20 sec
  Can Store 1 Use(s)
  Cast Time: Instant
  AoE Radius: 36Requires Level 24Casts an aura that grants fire resistance to you and your allies.+(0-1.9) metres to radius
  You and nearby allies gain (22-41)% additional Fire Resistance
  You and nearby allies gain (0-4)% additional maximum Fire Resistance
  
  Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
  You and nearby allies gain (0.5-10)% additional Fire ResistancePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., ,
• Passive skills: Barbarism, Survivalist, Unnatural Calm, Chaos Inoculation, Soul of Steel
• Incursion rooms:

Name	Tier	Mods
Corruption Chamber	1	-6% maximum Player Resistances
Catalyst of Corruption	2	-8% maximum Player Resistances
Locus of Corruption	3	Players have -10% to all maximum Resistances

• Maps: of Exposureof Exposure
  Suffix
  19% increased Quantity of Items found in this Area
  11% increased Rarity of Items found in this Area
  7% increased Pack size
  Players have -(8-5)% to all maximum Resistances, of Exposureof Exposure
  Suffix
  19% increased Quantity of Items found in this Area
  11% increased Rarity of Items found in this Area
  7% increased Pack size
  Players have -(12-9)% to all maximum Resistances
• vaal side areas: of Exposureof Exposure
  Suffix
  18% increased Quantity of Items found in this Area
  Players have -(12-8)% to all maximum Resistances
• Item modifiers:

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• Unique items:

Item	Max Fire	Max Cold	Max Lightning	Max Chaos
Aegis AuroraAegis Aurora Champion Kite ShieldChance to Block: 32% Armour: (860-1235) Energy Shield: (176-250) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 85 Str, 85 Int(300-400)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +10% to all Elemental Resistances +5% to maximum Cold Resistance +6% Chance to Block Recover Energy Shield equal to 2% of Armour when you Block (10-20)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack SkillsBorn from the marriage of ice and sky, the aurora evokes both awe and power.	0	5	0	0
Apep's SlumberApep's Slumber Vaal Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 24% Energy Shield: (136-164) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 159 Int(5-10)% increased Spell DamageAdds (50-55) to (72-80) Chaos Damage +(80-100) to maximum Energy Shield +25% chance to be Poisoned +3% to all maximum Resistances while Poisoned Regenerate 80 Energy Shield per Second per Poison on you, up to 400 per second Poisons on you expire 50% slowerThe heart grows slow, the spirit grows strong. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of Awakening	3	3	3	3
Apep's SupremacyApep's Supremacy Vaal Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 24% Energy Shield: (186-214) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 159 Int(5-10)% increased Spell DamageAdds (50-55) to (72-80) Chaos Damage +(130-150) to maximum Energy Shield (30-50)% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge You take Chaos Damage instead of Physical Damage from Bleeding +25% chance to be Poisoned +3% to all maximum Resistances while Poisoned Poisons on you expire 50% slowerGive him your body, and your burdens will follow.	3	3	3	3
Agnerod SouthAgnerod South Imperial StaffStaff Physical Damage: 57-171 Critical Strike Chance: 7.00% Attacks per Second: 1.15 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 66, 158 Str, 113 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff40% increased Strength Requirement +(80-120) to Intelligence (30-50)% increased Lightning Damage +2 to Level of all Lightning Spell Skill Gems +5% to maximum Lightning Resistance Damage Penetrates 20% Lightning ResistanceOne for each corner of the great Vinktar Square.	0	0	5	0
Ahn's HeritageAhn's Heritage Colossal Tower ShieldChance to Block: 29% Armour: (783-1202) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 67, 159 Str+(10-20) to maximum Life(50-100)% increased Armour +(60-80) to maximum Life -1 to Maximum Endurance Charges -10% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage +6% Chance to Block +2% to all maximum Resistances while you have no Endurance Charges You have Onslaught while at maximum Endurance Charges"It's not Karui, Azmeri or even Vaal in origin, but one thing is certain. It is very, very old." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 46	2	2	2	2

Skill gems

Main page: List of resistance related skill gems

Related base stats

The following skill gems have stats related to resistance:

Gem
Blast RainBlast RainFire, Attack, AoE, Projectile, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (8-10) Mana Attack Damage: (30-35)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (30-36)%Requires Level 28Fires arrows up in the air, to rain down in an area. Each arrow deals area damage around where it lands, and they will all overlap on the targeted location.Fires 6 Arrows 100% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage Penetrates (20-30)% Fire Resistance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Fires +(0.05-1) ArrowsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	28	N/A		N/A
ConductivityConductivitySpell, AoE, Duration, Lightning, Curse, Hex Level: (1-20) Cost: (24-50) Mana Cast Time: 0.50 sec AoE Radius: 22Requires Level 24Curses all targets in an area, lowering their lightning resistance and giving them a chance to be shocked when hit.Base duration is (8.00-11.80) seconds +(0-1) metre to radius Cursed enemies have -(17-36)% to Lightning Resistance Hits against Cursed Enemies have +25% chance to Shock Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Shocks on Cursed enemies have (1-20)% increased DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	24	N/A	N/A
DespairDespairSpell, AoE, Duration, Chaos, Curse, Hex Level: (1-20) Cost: (16-33) Mana Cast Time: 0.50 sec AoE Radius: 22Requires Level 24Curses all targets in an area, lowering their chaos resistance.Base duration is (8.00-11.80) seconds +(0-1) metre to radius Cursed enemies have -(15-30)% to Chaos Resistance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased Effect of CursePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	24	N/A
Elemental WeaknessElemental WeaknessSpell, AoE, Duration, Curse, Hex Level: (1-20) Cost: (16-33) Mana Cast Time: 0.50 sec AoE Radius: 22Requires Level 24Curses all targets in an area, lowering their elemental resistances.Base duration is (8.00-11.80) seconds +(0-1) metre to radius Cursed enemies have -(15-30)% to Elemental Resistances Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on Cursed enemiesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	24	N/A	N/A
FlammabilityFlammabilitySpell, AoE, Duration, Fire, Curse, Hex Level: (1-20) Cost: (24-50) Mana Cast Time: 0.50 sec AoE Radius: 22Requires Level 24Curses all targets in an area, lowering their fire resistance and giving them a chance to be ignited when hit.Base duration is (8.00-11.80) seconds +(0-1) metre to radius Cursed enemies have -(17-36)% to Fire Resistance Hits against Cursed Enemies have +25% chance to Ignite Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Ignite on Cursed enemies has (1-20)% increased DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	24		N/A
Enduring CryEnduring CryWarcry, AoE, Duration Level: (1-20) Cost: (13-19) Mana Cooldown Time: 8.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Use Time: 0.80 sec AoE Radius: 60Requires Level 10Performs a warcry, taunting all nearby enemies to attack the user and granting endurance charges. Gives a brief burst of life regeneration, as well as a buff which grants resistances and physical damage reduction based on your endurance charges.Base duration is 2.00 seconds Regenerate (120-1976) Life over 1 second (0-38)% increased Warcry Speed Buff grants 2% additional Physical Damage Reduction per Endurance Charge Buff grants +2% to all Elemental Resistances per Endurance Charge Counts total Power of Enemies in Range Gain 1 Endurance Charge per 5 Power Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	10		N/A	N/A
Purity of FirePurity of FireAura, Spell, AoE, Fire Level: (1-20) Reservation: 35% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.20 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: Instant AoE Radius: 36Requires Level 24Casts an aura that grants fire resistance to you and your allies.+(0-1.9) metres to radius You and nearby allies gain (22-41)% additional Fire Resistance You and nearby allies gain (0-4)% additional maximum Fire Resistance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: You and nearby allies gain (0.5-10)% additional Fire ResistancePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	24		N/A

Related quality stats

The following skill gems have stats from quality related to resistance:

Gem
Purity of FirePurity of FireAura, Spell, AoE, Fire Level: (1-20) Reservation: 35% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.20 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: Instant AoE Radius: 36Requires Level 24Casts an aura that grants fire resistance to you and your allies.+(0-1.9) metres to radius You and nearby allies gain (22-41)% additional Fire Resistance You and nearby allies gain (0-4)% additional maximum Fire Resistance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: You and nearby allies gain (0.5-10)% additional Fire ResistancePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	24		N/A

Support gems

Main page: List of resistance related skill gems

Related base stats

The following support gems have stats related to resistance:

Gem
Awakened Cold Penetration SupportAwakened Cold Penetration SupportCold, Support Icon: V Level: (1-5) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 72Supports any skill that hits enemies, making those hits penetrate enemy cold resistance.Supported Skills Penetrate (35-39)% Cold Resistance Supported Skills have (0-10)% chance to inflict Cold Exposure on Hit Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Cold DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	72	N/A		N/A
Cold Penetration SupportCold Penetration SupportCold, Support Icon: V Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 31Supports any skill that hits enemies, making those hits penetrate enemy cold resistance.Supported Skills Penetrate (20-34)% Cold Resistance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Cold DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	31	N/A		N/A
Awakened Lightning Penetration SupportAwakened Lightning Penetration SupportLightning, Support Icon: V Level: (1-5) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 72Supports any skill that hits enemies, making those hits penetrate enemy lightning resistance.Supported Skills Penetrate (35-39)% Lightning Resistance Supported Skills have (0-10)% chance to inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Lightning DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	72	N/A	N/A
Combustion SupportCombustion SupportFire, Support Icon: i Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 8Supports any skill that hits enemies.Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Fire Damage Supported Skills have 25% chance to Ignite Enemies Ignited by Supported Skills have -10% to Fire Resistance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Fire DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	8		N/A
Elemental Army SupportElemental Army SupportSupport, Minion Icon: r Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 31Supports skills which create Minions.Minions from Supported Skills have +(19-29)% to all Elemental Resistances Minions from Supported Skills have +(0-2)% to all maximum Elemental Resistances Minions from Supported Skills inflict Exposure on Hit, applying -10% to the Elemental Resistance matching highest Damage type taken by Enemy Minions from Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Elemental Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Minions from Supported Skills have +(0.1-2)% to all maximum Elemental ResistancesThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	31		N/A
Elemental Penetration SupportElemental Penetration SupportSupport Icon: l Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 31Supports any skill that hits enemies, making those hits penetrate enemy elemental resistances.Supported Skills Penetrate (14-28)% Elemental Resistances Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Elemental DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	31	N/A	N/A
Awakened Fire Penetration SupportAwakened Fire Penetration SupportFire, Support Icon: V Level: (1-5) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 72Supports any skill that hits enemies, making those hits penetrate enemy fire resistance.Supported Skills Penetrate (35-39)% Fire Resistance Supported Skills have (0-10)% chance to inflict Fire Exposure on Hit Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Fire DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	72		N/A	N/A
Fire Penetration SupportFire Penetration SupportFire, Support Icon: V Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 31Supports any skill that hits enemies, making those hits penetrate enemy fire resistance.Supported Skills Penetrate (20-34)% Fire Resistance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Fire DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	31		N/A	N/A

Related quality stats

The following support gems have stats from quality related to resistance:

Gem
Elemental Army SupportElemental Army SupportSupport, Minion Icon: r Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 31Supports skills which create Minions.Minions from Supported Skills have +(19-29)% to all Elemental Resistances Minions from Supported Skills have +(0-2)% to all maximum Elemental Resistances Minions from Supported Skills inflict Exposure on Hit, applying -10% to the Elemental Resistance matching highest Damage type taken by Enemy Minions from Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Elemental Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Minions from Supported Skills have +(0.1-2)% to all maximum Elemental ResistancesThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	31		N/A

List of sources that alter resistances

Charges

• +4% to all Elemental Resistances per Endurance Charge

Maximum resistances

Each resistance has the following cap:

Base Items

Item		Stats
Amethyst RingAmethyst RingRequires Level 30+(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance	30	+(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance

Unique Items

Explicit base resists

Item		Lightning	Cold	Fire	Chaos
Araku TikiAraku Tiki Coral AmuletRegenerate (2-4) Life per second+(150-250) to Evasion Rating while on Low Life +(30-50) to maximum Life +(20-30)% to Fire Resistance Gain Elusive on reaching Low Life You have Phasing while on Low LifeIt is said to make you invisible when the Great Spirit comes to take you on your final journey.	1	0%	0%	(20-30)%	0%
AndvariusAndvarius Gold RingRequires Level 20(6-15)% increased Rarity of Items found+10 to Dexterity (50-70)% increased Rarity of Items found -20% to all Elemental ResistancesDanger is the price of wealth.	20	-20%	-20%	-20%	0%
Ambu's ChargeAmbu's Charge Crusader ChainmailArmour: (663-851) Energy Shield: (140-176) Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 43, 64 Str, 64 Int(180-220)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(60-80) to maximum Life +15% to all Elemental Resistances Gain up to maximum Endurance Charges when you take a Critical Strike Your nearby party members maximum Endurance Charges is equal to yoursNothing stops the pain like a courageous rush into battle.	43	15%	15%	15%	0%
Ahkeli's MeadowAhkeli's Meadow Ruby RingRequires Level 49+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+20 to Strength 5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum LifeWhere once had stood a village, lay naught but splinters. Some had once been her home. Some had once been her creations. Some had once been her family.This item can be combined with a Mountain and Valley ring at a Vendor.	49	0%	0%	(20-30)%	0%
Ahkeli's MountainAhkeli's Mountain Ruby RingRequires Level 49+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+20 to Strength 5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum LifeFleeing the destruction set upon her home, the Clayshaper sought safety in the clouds of ash above.This item can be combined with a Meadow and Valley ring at a Vendor.	49	0%	0%	(20-30)%	0%
Ahkeli's ValleyAhkeli's Valley Ruby RingRequires Level 49+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+20 to Strength 5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum LifeThe river, once fertile and fresh, and flowing briskly to the sea, now stood, stained, at a standstill. Dammed by the coagulating dead.This item can be combined with a Meadow and Mountain ring at a Vendor.	49	0%	0%	(20-30)%	0%
Alberon's WarpathAlberon's Warpath Soldier BootsArmour: (268-319) Energy Shield: (18-20)Requires Level 49, 47 Str, 47 Int(15-18)% increased Strength Adds 1 to 80 Chaos Damage to Attacks +(180-220) to Armour +(13-19)% to Chaos Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed Summoned Skeleton Warriors are Permanent and Follow you Summon Skeletons cannot Summon more than 1 Skeleton WarriorAlberon walked among the accursed, and they welcomed him.	49	0%	0%	0%	(13-19)%
Algor MortisAlgor Mortis Carnal MittsEvasion: (90-101) Energy Shield: (69-91)Requires Level 50, 39 Dex, 39 Int+(50-70) to maximum Energy Shield +(15-20)% to Cold and Lightning Resistances (20-30)% chance to Sap Enemies in Chilling Areas Enemies in your Chilling Areas take (25-35)% increased Lightning Damage (15-20)% increased Effect of Non-Damaging AilmentsWinter's white blanket swaddles all.	50	(15-20)%	(15-20)%	0%	0%
Apep's RageApep's Rage Omen WandWand Physical Damage: 33-61 Critical Strike Chance: 8.00% Attacks per Second: 1.20Requires Level 53, 200 Int(27-31)% increased Spell DamageAdds (90-130) to (140-190) Chaos Damage to Spells (25-30)% increased Cast Speed +(5-10)% to Chaos Resistance Lose 40 Mana when you use a Skill Poisons you inflict deal Damage (30-50)% fasterApep's poison entraps, encircles, and engulfs the leaking mind of Man.	53	0%	0%	0%	(5-10)%
Aegis AuroraAegis Aurora Champion Kite ShieldChance to Block: 32% Armour: (860-1235) Energy Shield: (176-250) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 85 Str, 85 Int(300-400)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +10% to all Elemental Resistances +5% to maximum Cold Resistance +6% Chance to Block Recover Energy Shield equal to 2% of Armour when you Block (10-20)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack SkillsBorn from the marriage of ice and sky, the aurora evokes both awe and power.	62	10%	10%	10%	0%
Alpha's HowlAlpha's Howl Sinner TricorneEvasion: (664-850)Requires Level 64, 138 Dex+2 to Level of Socketed Aura Gems (80-100)% increased Evasion Rating +(20-30)% to Cold Resistance 25% chance to Avoid being Chilled Cannot be Frozen 16% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of SkillsNature respects the strong And paints the snow red With the blood of the weak	64	0%	(20-30)%	0%	0%
Arn's AnguishArn's Anguish Cloth BeltRequires Level 68(15-25)% increased Stun and Block Recovery+(600-700) to Armour (12-15)% increased maximum Life +(40-60)% to Fire Resistance +1 to Maximum Endurance Charges Modifiers to Minimum Endurance Charges instead apply to Minimum Brutal Charges Maximum Brutal Charges is equal to Maximum Endurance Charges Gain Brutal Charges instead of Endurance ChargesThe tortured thinker is made heavier by the weight of his guilt.	68	0%	0%	(40-60)%	0%

Other resist related items

See List of resistance related unique items

Passive skills

All elemental resistance

Name	Stats
Accuracy and Elemental Resistances	10% increased Global Accuracy Rating +4% to all Elemental Resistances [1] [2]
Armour and Elemental Resistances	10% increased Armour +5% to all Elemental Resistances [1] [2]
Armour and Evasion	12% increased Evasion Rating and Armour +4% to all Elemental Resistances [1] [2]
Avoid Interruption while Casting and Elemental Resistances	15% chance to Ignore Stuns while Casting +3% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Elemental Damage and Resistances	10% increased Elemental Damage +3% to all Elemental Resistances [1] [2]
Elemental Resistances	+5% to all Elemental Resistances [1] [2] [3]
Evasion and Elemental Resistances	12% increased Evasion Rating +4% to all Elemental Resistances [1] [2]
Life and Elemental Resistances	4% increased maximum Life +3% to all Elemental Resistances [1] [2]
Spell Block and Elemental Resistances	+3% chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Staff or Shield +4% to all Elemental Resistances [1] [2]
Cloth and Chain	24% increased Evasion Rating and Armour +12% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Cruel Preparation	10% increased maximum Life +5% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Diamond Skin	+15% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Faith and Steel	15% increased Armour 10% increased maximum Energy Shield +8% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Holy Dominion	24% increased Elemental Damage +12% to all Elemental Resistances 10% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite [1]
One With Nature	24% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills 24% increased Critical Strike Chance for Attacks +8% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Practical Application	25% chance to Ignore Stuns while Casting +20 to Strength and Dexterity +10% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Safeguard	+6% chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Staff or Shield Recover 50 Energy Shield when you Block Spell Damage +8% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Sentinel	24% increased Evasion Rating and Armour +10% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Survivalist	24% increased Evasion Rating +8% to all Elemental Resistances +1% to maximum Cold Resistance [1]
Weathered Hunter	20% increased Global Accuracy Rating +10% to all Elemental Resistances +100 to Accuracy Rating [1]

All elemental resistance while holding shield

Name	Stats
Elemental Resistances with a Shield	+6% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1]
Shield Block and Elemental Resistances	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield +4% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1]
Shield Block and Elemental Resistances with a Shield	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield +6% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1]
Shield Spell Block and Elemental Resistances with a Shield	+2% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield +6% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1]
Sanctuary	+4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield +4% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield +12% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1]

Lightning resistance

Name	Stats
Lightning Resistance	+18% to Lightning Resistance [1]
Lightning Walker	25% increased Lightning Damage +15% to Lightning Resistance 5% increased Cast Speed with Lightning Skills [1]

Cold resistance

Name	Stats
Cold Resistance	+18% to Cold Resistance [1]
Frost Walker	25% increased Cold Damage +15% to Cold Resistance 5% increased Cast Speed with Cold Skills [1]

Fire resistance

Name	Stats
Fire Resistance	+18% to Fire Resistance [1]
Barbarism	8% increased maximum Life +1% to maximum Fire Resistance +8% to Fire Resistance [1]
Fire Walker	25% increased Fire Damage +15% to Fire Resistance 5% increased Cast Speed with Fire Skills [1]
Holy Fire	+12% to Fire Damage over Time Multiplier +24% to Fire Resistance [1]

Chaos resistance

Name	Stats
Chaos Resistance	+(6-10)% to Chaos Resistance [1] +13% to Chaos Resistance [2]
Chaos Resistance and Avoidance	10% chance to Avoid being Poisoned 10% chance to Avoid Bleeding +7% to Chaos Resistance [1]
Curse and Chaos Resistance	6% reduced Effect of Curses on you +6% to Chaos Resistance [1] [2]
Staff Spell Damage and Chaos Resistance	12% increased Spell Damage while wielding a Staff +6% to Chaos Resistance [1]
Asylum	18% reduced Effect of Curses on you +18% to Chaos Resistance [1]
Cleansed Thoughts	Chaos Resistance is doubled [1]
Cult of Chaos	+(13-19)% to Chaos Resistance +1% to maximum Chaos Resistance [1]
Fatal Toxins	30% increased Damage with Poison +10% to Chaos Resistance +10% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Poison [1]
Mortifying Aspect	Malevolence has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency +11% to Chaos Resistance [1]
Purity of Flesh	10% increased maximum Life +8% to Chaos Resistance 8% increased maximum Energy Shield [1]
Tolerance	30% chance to Avoid being Poisoned 30% chance to Avoid Bleeding +19% to Chaos Resistance [1]
Wasting	+10% to Chaos Damage over Time Multiplier +17% to Chaos Resistance [1]
With Eyes Open	+37% to Chaos Resistance [1]

Maximum resistance

Name	Stats
Maximum Cold Resistance	+1% to maximum Cold Resistance [1]
Maximum Fire Resistance	+1% to maximum Fire Resistance [1]
Maximum Lightning Resistance	+1% to maximum Lightning Resistance [1]
Barbarism	8% increased maximum Life +1% to maximum Fire Resistance +8% to Fire Resistance [1]
Survivalist	24% increased Evasion Rating +8% to all Elemental Resistances +1% to maximum Cold Resistance [1]
Unnatural Calm	18% increased maximum Energy Shield +1% to maximum Lightning Resistance 15% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate [1]

Totem resistance

Name	Stats
Totem Life and Elemental Resistances	Totems gain +16% to all Elemental Resistances 15% increased Totem Life [1]
Ironwood	Totems gain +30% to all Elemental Resistances +150 Armour per Summoned Totem 30% increased Totem Life [1]

Minion resistance

Name	Stats
Minion Life and Chaos Resistance	Minions have 8% increased maximum Life Minions have +13% to Chaos Resistance [1] [2]
Minion Life and Elemental Resistances	Minions have 8% increased maximum Life Minions have +8% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Grave Intentions	Minions have +27% to Chaos Resistance Minions gain 20% of Maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield [1]
Indomitable Army	Minions have +15% to all Elemental Resistances Minions have 15% additional Physical Damage Reduction Moving while Bleeding doesn't cause Minions to take extra Damage [1]

Other

Name	Stats
Anointed Flesh	+1% to all maximum Elemental Resistances 20% reduced Elemental Ailment Duration on you 20% reduced Effect of Chill and Shock on you [1]
Crystal Skin	20% chance to Avoid Elemental Ailments +1% to all maximum Elemental Resistances [1]
Oath of the Maji	+50% to all Elemental Resistances if you have an Equipped Helmet with no Socketed Gems 25% increased Maximum Life if you have Equipped Gloves with no Socketed Gems 30% increased Movement Speed if you have Equipped Boots with no Socketed Gems Defences from Equipped Body Armour are doubled if it has no Socketed Gems [1]
Prismatic Skin	+2% to all maximum Elemental Resistances [1]
Serpentine Spellslinger	Spell Skills have +12% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Poison Enemies Poisoned by you have -5% to Chaos Resistance [1]
Snowforged	Enemies Ignited or Chilled by you have -5% to Elemental Resistances 25% increased Fire Damage 25% increased Cold Damage [1]
Soul of Steel	30% increased Armour +1% to all maximum Elemental Resistances +150 to Armour [1]

Ascendancy passives which increase Resistances

Ascendancy Class	Name	Stats
Ascendant	Elementalist	Exposure you inflict applies an extra -20% to the affected Resistance Shocks from your Hits always increase Damage taken by at least 10% +1 to maximum number of Summoned Golems Cannot take Reflected Elemental Damage [1]
Chieftain	Life Regeneration, Fire Resistance	Regenerate 0.5% of Life per second +15% to Fire Resistance [1] [2]
Chieftain	Ramako, Sun's Light	Nearby Enemy Monsters' Fire Resistance against Damage over Time is -20% while you are Stationary [1]
Chieftain	Tasalio, Cleansing Water	Modifiers to Fire Resistance also apply to Cold and Lightning Resistances at 50% of their Value Unaffected by Ignite [1]
Chieftain	Valako, Storm's Embrace	Modifiers to Maximum Fire Resistance also apply to Maximum Cold and Lightning Resistances [1]
Elementalist	Elemental Damage and Resistances	10% increased Elemental Damage +6% to all Elemental Resistances [1] [2] [3] [4]
Elementalist	Mastermind of Discord	Exposure you inflict applies an extra -25% to the affected Resistance Regenerate 1% of Mana per second if you've inflicted Exposure Recently [1]
Guardian	Harmony of Purpose	Enemies in your Link Beams cannot apply Elemental Ailments Enemies in your Link Beams have -20% to all Elemental Resistances Linked Targets and Allies in your Link Beams have +5% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances [1]
Juggernaut	Unrelenting	8% reduced Elemental Damage taken while at Maximum Endurance Charges 1% additional Physical Damage Reduction per Endurance Charge +4% to Chaos Resistance per Endurance Charge [1]
Necromancer	Commander of Darkness	Auras from your Skills grant 3% increased Attack and Cast Speed to you and Allies You and nearby Allies have +30% to Elemental Resistances You and nearby Allies deal 30% increased Damage [1]
Occultist	Withering Presence	15% more Chaos Damage +60% to Chaos Resistance Every second, inflict Withered on nearby Enemies for 15 seconds Nearby Hindered Enemies deal 15% reduced Damage over Time [1]
Saboteur	Area of Effect, Elemental Resistances	8% increased Area of Effect +6% to all Elemental Resistances [1]

Ascendancy passives which reduce or penetrate Resistances

Ascendancy Class	Name	Stats
Ascendant	Inquisitor	Damage Penetrates 8% of Enemy Elemental Resistances 10% chance to create Consecrated Ground when you Hit a Rare or Unique Enemy, lasting 8 seconds Effects of Consecrated Ground you create Linger for 4 seconds Nearby Enemies take 10% increased Elemental Damage [1]
Inquisitor	Inevitable Judgement	Critical Strikes ignore Enemy Monster Elemental Resistances Non-Critical Strikes Penetrate 10% of Enemy Elemental Resistances [1]
Occultist	Void Beacon	Nearby Enemies have -20% to Chaos Resistance Nearby Enemies have 100% reduced Life Regeneration rate Nearby Enemies have -20% to Cold Resistance [1]
Pathfinder	Master Distiller	Grant bonuses to Non-Channelling Skills you use by consuming 3 Charges from a Flask of each of the following types, if possible: If Bismuth Flask Charges are consumed, Penetrate 20% Elemental Resistances If Diamond Flask Charges are consumed, 150% increased Critical Strike Chance If Amethyst Flask Charges are consumed, 25% of Physical Damage as Extra Chaos Damage [1]
Raider	Avatar of the Veil	Nearby Enemies have Fire, Cold and Lightning Exposure while you have Phasing, applying -20% to those Resistances 50% chance to Avoid Elemental Ailments while Phasing [1]
Saboteur	Explosives Expert	Damage Penetrates 10% Elemental Resistances against Chilled Enemies +40% to Critical Strike Multiplier against Burning Enemies 80% increased Critical Strike Chance against Shocked Enemies [1]

Keystones

Name	Stats
Chaos Inoculation	Maximum Life becomes 1, Immune to Chaos Damage [1]
Divine Flesh	All Damage taken bypasses Energy Shield 50% of Elemental Damage taken as Chaos Damage +5% to maximum Chaos Resistance [1]
Elemental Equilibrium	Hits that deal Elemental Damage remove Exposure to those Elements and inflict Exposure to other Elements Exposure inflicted this way applies -25% to Resistances [1]
Tempered by War	50% of Cold and Lightning Damage taken as Fire Damage 50% less Cold Resistance 50% less Lightning Resistance [1]
Transcendence	Armour applies to Fire, Cold and Lightning Damage taken from Hits instead of Physical Damage -15% to all maximum Elemental Resistances [1]
Veteran's Awareness	+10% to all Elemental Resistances and maximum Elemental Resistances while affected by a Non-Vaal Guard Skill 20% additional Physical Damage Reduction while affected by a Non-Vaal Guard Skill 20% more Damage taken if a Non-Vaal Guard Buff was lost Recently [1]

Cluster jewel passives

The following cluster jewel-only passives are related to resistance:

Name	Stats
Alchemist	+20% to Cold Resistance 8% increased Attack and Cast Speed 20% increased Life Recovery from Flasks [1]
Ancestral Preservation	Totems have 15% additional Physical Damage Reduction Totems gain +25% to Chaos Resistance Totems gain +20% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Blanketed Snow	Damage Penetrates 10% Cold Resistance against Chilled Enemies [1]
Dragon Hunter	+20% to Fire Resistance 30% increased Armour 15% chance to Defend with 200% of Armour [1]
Master of the Maelstrom	Elemental Weakness can affect Hexproof Enemies +1% to all maximum Elemental Resistances if you have Killed a Cursed Enemy Recently [1]
Mortifying Aspect	Malevolence has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency +11% to Chaos Resistance [1]
Sublime Form	Grace has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency +10% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Surprise Sabotage	+8% to Critical Strike Multiplier with Traps +8% to Critical Strike Multiplier with Mines Trap Damage Penetrates 4% Elemental Resistances Mine Damage Penetrates 4% Elemental Resistances [1]
Winter Prowler	+2% to maximum Cold Resistance 10% increased Life Recovery from Flasks [1]
Chaos Resistance	+12% to Chaos Resistance [1]
Cold Resistance	+15% to Cold Resistance [1]
Fire Resistance	+15% to Fire Resistance [1]
Lightning Resistance	+15% to Lightning Resistance [1]
Antifreeze	+20% to Cold Resistance 30% chance to Avoid being Frozen +1% to maximum Cold Resistance [1]
Antivenom	+23% to Chaos Resistance 30% chance to Avoid being Poisoned +1% to maximum Chaos Resistance [1]
Blacksmith	+20% to Fire Resistance 25% increased Armour 0.4% of Fire Damage Leeched as Life [1]
Blessed	+13% to Chaos Resistance 6% increased maximum Life 10% increased maximum Mana [1]
Born of Chaos	+3% to maximum Chaos Resistance [1]
Cooked Alive	15% chance to Ignite Enemies Ignited by you have -5% to Fire Resistance [1]
Dread March	Minions have 10% increased maximum Life Minions have 10% additional Physical Damage Reduction Minions have +10% to Chaos Resistance Minions have 10% increased Movement Speed [1]
Exposure Therapy	+5% to Damage over Time Multiplier +30% Chaos Resistance against Damage Over Time [1]
Insulated	+20% to Lightning Resistance 30% chance to Avoid being Shocked +1% to maximum Lightning Resistance [1]
Master the Fundamentals	35% increased Physical Damage 35% reduced Elemental Damage +10% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Molten One's Mark	+2% to maximum Fire Resistance Regenerate 1% of Life per second [1]
Non-Flammable	+20% to Fire Resistance 30% chance to Avoid being Ignited +1% to maximum Fire Resistance [1]
Prismatic Carapace	+1% to all maximum Elemental Resistances 30% increased Armour [1]
Prismatic Dance	+1% to all maximum Elemental Resistances 30% increased Evasion Rating [1]
Prismatic Heart	30% increased Elemental Damage +10% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Rot-Resistant	+13% to Chaos Resistance Regenerate 1.2% of Life per second Regenerate 0.6% of Energy Shield per second Regenerate 0.3% of Mana per second [1]
Sage	+20% to Lightning Resistance 20% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Regenerate 1.5% of Life per second [1]
Scintillating Idea	20% increased maximum Mana Damage Penetrates 5% Lightning Resistance [1]
Storm Drinker	Damage Penetrates 8% Lightning Resistance 0.5% of Lightning Damage Leeched as Energy Shield [1]
Student of Decay	+13% to Chaos Resistance 25% increased Damage over Time [1]
Veteran Defender	+15 to all Attributes 60% increased Defences from Equipped Shield +15% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1]
Wizardry	+2% to maximum Lightning Resistance 8% increased maximum Mana [1]
Veteran's Awareness	+10% to all Elemental Resistances and maximum Elemental Resistances while affected by a Non-Vaal Guard Skill 20% additional Physical Damage Reduction while affected by a Non-Vaal Guard Skill 20% more Damage taken if a Non-Vaal Guard Buff was lost Recently [1]

Shrines

Shrine		Description
	Resistance Shrine Fear not the elements.	You have additional Resistance to Elemental Damage +50% to all Elemental Resistances +10% to all maximum Resistances
	Lesser Resistance Shrine Fear not the elements.	You have additional Resistance to Elemental Damage +25% to all Elemental Resistances +2% to all maximum Resistances

Achievements

Name	Description
Elemental Aegis	Have at least 75% resistances to Fire, Cold and Lightning.
Raise the Bar	Have at least 90% resistance to any Element.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.17.0	Resistances can no longer be reduced by more than 100%. This does not change the cap of -200% for negative character resistances. This change affects stats that reduce resistances such as the reduced Fire Resistance modifier on and the reduced Elemental Resistances modifier on .
3.16.0	Resistances can no longer be lowered to below -200%.
3.6.0	Added a Maximum Resistances Maximum. You can no longer have your Maximum Resistances (and therefore your Resistances) raised above 90% from any source.
3.0.0	The Cruel and Merciless resistance penalties have been moved to the completion of Act 5 and the completion of Act 10 respectively. Once either act has been completed, these penalties affect your character in all game areas.