Slashing damage

Slashing damage is a sub-type of physical damage.

Most slashing damage is caused by melee weapons; in particular, most swords, axes, and scythes along with certain daggers. Most pets deal slashing damage, while Dune Lizards, Crocodiles, Black Widows, and Phoenixes do piercing damage.

Effect of Slashing Damage on Creatures
The following creatures are known to be susceptible to slashing damage:
 * Aloe Husk
 * Aloe Seed
 * Ancient Oakheart
 * Brooding Thorn
 * Burning Brush
 * Crown of Thorns
 * Dragon Lilly
 * Dragon Moss
 * Juniper Bark
 * Large Aloe Seed
 * Life Pod
 * Oakheart
 * Pinesoul
 * Redwood Shepherd
 * Reed Stalker
 * Salving Cactus
 * Snarling Driftwood
 * Spined Aloe
 * Spirit Shepherd
 * Spirit Wood
 * Succulent Juniper
 * Thorn Stalker
 * Thorn Stalker Sprout
 * Thorn Wolf
 * Undergrowth

Protection against slashing damage

 * Items
 * The Pain Eater
 * Kkraz's Indulgence
 * Keht's Aegis
 * Skills
 * Bladeturn Refrain

See also: Damage type