Damage
There won't be any damage dampening due to differences in levels in either PvP or PvE.[1]
Damage numbers will not be so large as to be meaningless.[2]
We don't see the need to have these enormous numbers that are really start to lose meaning. That seems to be an innate design issue with other games as they try to balance the damage output in PvP and in PvE; but our design system allows for a more manageable damage protocol for PvE and PvP to be shared; and those damage protocols relate more to lower numbers.[2] – Steven Sharif
Death by falling is possible.[3]
- Fall damage that occurs while mounted will be first applied to the mount; and if the mount dies as a result, then the remaining damage may overflow onto the player, but this will be determined based on testing.[3]
Spis treści
Damage types and resistances
Different damage types are mitigated by the defensive stats (resistances) on different types of armor.[4]
- Certain damage types will be strong or weak against certain enemy types. So you'll have to be somewhat smart about who you're bringing where, or what kind of abilities or specs. Obviously, you'll be able to do the content, but you'll have an easier time with certain contents if you're using a certain spec over others.[5] – Tradd Thompson
- Magic damage is mitigated by cloth armor (light armor).[4]
- Physical damage is mitigated by plate armor (heavy armor).[4]
- There will be resistances to elemental damage.[6][7][8]
- Holy/radiant damage are modifying energy types that have corresponding synergies and resistances.[5][9]
- There is also non-mitigated damage.[4]
- Monsters will have certain types of resistances based on its type.[10][11]
- Not every monster is going to have unique resistances. They'll share groups of types of resistances based on whether that monster is a particular elemental affinity or a particular heavy armor, particular weapon type, you know stuff like that. So there will be resistances groups that are shared by certain types of monsters and their location and as it relates to their lower background and stuff like that.[11] – Steven Sharif
- Players will be able to counter resistances with resistance penetration stats.[11]
Damage abilities
Skill | Icon | Rank 1 | Rank 2 | Rank 3 |
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Airstrike | ![]() |
Leap forward in the direction the character is facing, raining down three projectiles that deal AoE damage and roots enemies in its path. The root effect is nature based.[12] | ||
Black Hole | ![]() |
Summon a black hole at the target location that reduces movement speed of enemies in the area.[13][14][15] | Increased duration.[13][16] | Explodes for area damage upon expiration.[13][16] |
Blink | ![]() |
Blinks forward in the direction you are traveling.[17][14][18][19] | Now deals damage to enemies surrounding your departure location.[20][19] | Reduced cooldown.[17][20][19] |
Bulwark | ![]() |
Bash enemies in front of you twice. The second attack temporarily increases block chance. You must have a shield equipped to block.[21][14][22][23] | Additional increased block chance.[21][23] | The second attack knocks down enemies.[21][23] |
Castigation | ![]() |
Lashes your target with holy energy whip, dealing direct damage and restoring health and mana to yourself over time.[24][14][25][26] | Heals you instantly for an additional amount upon hit.[24] | Restores health and mana to nearby party members for the duration.[24] |
Chains of Restraint | ![]() |
Call forth spectral chains in a target area that stagger enemies within or stun enemies already under the staggered effect, then leave behind an area that deals radiant damage each second over 8 seconds.[27][28] | ||
Divine Censure | ![]() |
Hurls a radiant spear at the target, dealing damage.[29][14][30][26] | Further attacks upon the target have a chance to heal the attacker.[29] | The target has a chance to deal damage to itself when it attacks.[29] |
Drain Essence | ![]() |
Drain your target for damage over time, and gain return mana to yourself over the duration.[31][14][32] | Heals you over the duration.[31][33] | Reduced cooldown.[31][33] |
Fireball | ![]() |
Hurl a ball of fire toward your target, dealing direct damage upon impact.[34][14][35] | Increased damage.[34][33][36][37] | Burns the target for additional damage over time.[34][33][36] |
Grapple | ![]() |
Takes aim for a moment before hurling a hooked chain in a line, damaging the first target it contacts and immediately pulling them to the caster. The target suffers a tapering snare for 3 seconds.[38] | ||
Hallowed Ground | ![]() |
Fills the surrounding area with radiant energy that damages enemies.[39][14][40][26][41] | The area provides a healing aura for allies.[39] | Allies within the area will receive boosted magical defense. Enemies within the area will deal less physical damage.[39] |
Inciting Strikes | ![]() |
Slashes twice in a forward cone while adding additional threat.[42] | ||
Judgment | ![]() |
Heals an ally, restoring life to the target. If cast on an enemy, it damages the target with radiant energy and has a chance to generate Conviction.[43][44] | ||
Lava Storm | ![]() |
Creates a field of lava at the selected location. Deals area damage over time.[14][45][46] | Increased damage. Increased duration.[45][33] | Increased damage. Increased duration.[45][33] |
Longbow basic attack | ![]() |
A slower, powerful, longer range basic ranged attack. Tapping the basic attack button will shoot normally. Holding the basic attack button will charge the shot (and root the player) to cause added damage.[47][48][49] | ||
Meteor Storm | ![]() |
Summons forth a Meteor Storm, dropping 3 meteors in the target location.[50][14][51] | Adds an extra meteor.[50][33] | Adds an extra meteor.[50][33] |
Prismatic Beam | ![]() |
Spawns a giant prismatic beam of energy that can be aimed around you. Deals large damage to enemy targets.[52][14][53] | Increased damage.[52][54] | Snares hit targets.[52][55][54] |
Quick Shot | ![]() |
Ranged attack that applies a debuff to the target. Each additional quickshot against the same target does increasing damage but consumes one of three charges that regenerate over time.[56] | ||
Shield Assault | ![]() |
Bashes the target with your shield, dealing damage and applying the shaken condition. If the target is already suffering from the shaken condition, stun the target instead.[57] | ||
Shortbow basic attack | ![]() |
A fast, low power, short range basic ranged attack. Holding down the basic attack button will repeatedly fire.[48][49] | ||
Snipe | ![]() |
A powerful charged attack.[58] | ||
Thundershock | ![]() |
Shoots forward a beam of lightning that damages enemies in a line in front of you.[59][14][60] | Increased damage.[59][61] | Now knocks down hit targets.[59][61] |
Tremoring Bellow | ![]() |
Releases a thundering shout in a forward cone, applying the staggered condition on enemy targets. Also stomps the ground dealing damage around the caster and tripping enemies affected by the snared condition.[62] | ||
Whirlwind | Damages targets in range and applies a stagger effect.[63] |
Resistances
Different damage types are mitigated by the defensive stats (resistances) on different types of armor.[4]
- Certain damage types will be strong or weak against certain enemy types. So you'll have to be somewhat smart about who you're bringing where, or what kind of abilities or specs. Obviously, you'll be able to do the content, but you'll have an easier time with certain contents if you're using a certain spec over others.[5] – Tradd Thompson
- Magic damage is mitigated by cloth armor (light armor).[4]
- Physical damage is mitigated by plate armor (heavy armor).[4]
- There will be resistances to elemental damage.[6][7][8]
- Holy/radiant damage are modifying energy types that have corresponding synergies and resistances.[5][9]
- There is also non-mitigated damage.[4]
- Monsters will have certain types of resistances based on its type.[10][11]
- Not every monster is going to have unique resistances. They'll share groups of types of resistances based on whether that monster is a particular elemental affinity or a particular heavy armor, particular weapon type, you know stuff like that. So there will be resistances groups that are shared by certain types of monsters and their location and as it relates to their lower background and stuff like that.[11] – Steven Sharif
- Players will be able to counter resistances with resistance penetration stats.[11]
Weapon classes

Weapon classes (also referred to as weapon types and weapon groups) in Ashes of Creation.[65]
- Blunt weapons
- Slashing weapons
- Piercing weapons
See also
References
- ↑ Transmisja na żywo, 2020-07-25 (1:34:55).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wywiad, 2018-08-24 (1:45).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Transmisja na żywo, 2022-02-25 (1:06:45).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Wywiad, 2020-07-18 (1:02:44).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Video, 2022-12-02 (19:38).
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Wywiad, 2020-07-18 (1:05:04).
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Transmisja na żywo, 2017-05-24 (27:47).
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Transmisja na żywo, 2018-04-8 (PM) (26:19).
- ↑ 9.0 9.1
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 [to https://twitter.com/AshesofCreation/status/1571960759894286336 Twitter - Creature resistances.]
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 Transmisja na żywo, 2021-06-25 (1:08:23).
- ↑ Video, 2022-09-30 (15:28).
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Alpha-1 screenshot.
- ↑ 14.00 14.01 14.02 14.03 14.04 14.05 14.06 14.07 14.08 14.09 14.10 14.11
- ↑ Video, 2020-12-23 (0:51).
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Transmisja na żywo, 2017-10-16 (42:20).
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Alpha-1 screenshot.
- ↑ Video, 2020-12-23 (1:17).
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Transmisja na żywo, 2020-07-31 (57:33).
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Video, 2020-12-22 (7:35).
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Alpha-1 screenshot.
- ↑ Video, 2021-02-09 (0:37).
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Transmisja na żywo, 2020-07-31 (1:14:26).
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2
- ↑ Video, 2020-11-01 (0:33).
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2
- ↑
- ↑ Video, 2022-12-02 (18:26).
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2
- ↑ Video, 2020-11-01 (0:51).
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 Alpha-1 screenshot.
- ↑ Video, 2020-12-23 (1:04).
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 33.4 33.5 33.6 33.7 Blog: Blazing the way - Mage Alpha One Preview.
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 Alpha-1 screenshot.
- ↑ Video, 2020-12-23 (0:31).
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 Transmisja na żywo, 2017-10-16 (38:35).
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Mage poster.
- ↑ Video, 2023-01-27 (10:27).
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2
- ↑ Video, 2020-11-01 (0:45).
- ↑ Transmisja na żywo, 2020-03-28 (1:22:45).
- ↑ Video, 2023-01-27 (6:41).
- ↑
- ↑ Video, 2022-12-02 (10:14).
- ↑ 45.0 45.1 45.2 Video, 2020-12-22 (7:36).
- ↑ Video, 2020-12-23 (1:29).
- ↑ Transmisja na żywo, 2022-09-30 (26:42).
- ↑ 48.0 48.1 Video, 2022-09-30 (19:32).
- ↑ 49.0 49.1 Video, 2022-09-30 (10:44).
- ↑ 50.0 50.1 50.2 Alpha-1 screenshot.
- ↑ Video, 2020-12-23 (1:46).
- ↑ 52.0 52.1 52.2 Alpha-1 screenshot.
- ↑ Video, 2020-12-23 (1:53).
- ↑ 54.0 54.1 Transmisja na żywo, 2017-10-16 (42:42).
- ↑ Transmisja na żywo, 2020-07-31 (1:02:59).
- ↑ Video, 2022-09-30 (16:19).
- ↑ Video, 2023-01-27 (5:07).
- ↑ Video, 2022-09-30 (14:27).
- ↑ 59.0 59.1 59.2 Alpha-1 screenshot.
- ↑ Video, 2020-12-23 (0:40).
- ↑ 61.0 61.1 Transmisja na żywo, 2017-10-16 (39:15).
- ↑ Video, 2023-01-27 (7:28).
- ↑ Video, 2022-12-02 (22:44).
- ↑ Transmisja na żywo, 2021-08-27 (1:04:30).
- ↑ Wywiad, 2021-02-07 (49:18).