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:
 * Plants
 * Ancient Oakhearts
 * Dragon Lillies
 * Dragon Mosses
 * Entangling Roots
 * Entangling Roots
 * Grasping Roots
 * Island Guardians
 * Large Spined Aloes
 * Life Pods
 * Oakhearts
 * Seeds of Corruption
 * Snarling Driftwoods
 * Spirit Shepherds
 * Spirit Woods
 * Thorn Stalkers
 * Thorn Stalker Sprouts
 * Undergrowths

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