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 have a natural vulnerability to slashing damage:


 * Plants
 * Ancient Oakheart
 * Dragon Lilly
 * Dragon Moss
 * Entangling Root
 * Entangling Roots
 * Grasping Root
 * Island Guardian
 * Large Spined Aloe
 * Life Pod
 * Oakheart
 * Seed of Corruption
 * Snarling Driftwood
 * Spirit Shepherd
 * Spirit Wood
 * Thorn Stalker
 * Thorn Stalker Sprout
 * Undergrowth

Protection against slashing damage

 * Items
 * The Pain Eater
 * Kkraz's Indulgence
 * Keht's Aegis
 * Skills
 * Bladeturn Refrain
 * Inscription
 * "The Riddle of Steel"

See also: Damage type