Talk:Elemental Resistance

It says "the specific elemental Mantras are much more effective" if you know what's coming, but has that been tested? It seems to me that +40 Elemental armor will cut damage received by 50% for all elements (assuming a base of 60 armor), whereas with the specific mantras you need to have at least 15 points in inspiration to match that effect for only one element. Of course, the energy gain from the specific mantras is wonderful, but you really have to know what's coming to make them useful. However, even if you do know what's coming, Elemental Resistance will still reduce damage more than the specific mantras (unless you foolishly invest the 15+ points in Inspiration Magic). Am I wrong? --Tjoneil 22:41, 22 April 2006 (CDT)


 * Strictly speaking, you are correct (though the assumption of 60 armor is unnecessary). However, at high inspiration (even 12) the damage reduction is comparable, AND you gain energy, AND you avoid the physical damage penality.  Your analysis of the skills' effects are correct.  Which one is better (assuming you know what's coming) is more of a sugjective call. -PanSola 22:54, 22 April 2006 (CDT)