Combat
Damage
There are several different damage types in Heroes of Hammerwatch
Physical
Physical damage (
) is the most general type of damage. The majority of enemies and weapons in the game inflict physical damage. It is a primary element for certain Wizard, Rogue, Ranger, and Warrior builds.
Physical damage can be increased via 
Armor Penetration effects and Physical Damage % increases from equipment.
Physical damage is reduced by 
Armor.
Fire
Fire damage (
) is usually inflicted by magic and traps. It is a primary element for certain Wizard, Paladin, and Sorcerer builds.
Fire damage can be increased via 
Fire Penetration effects and Fire Damage % increases from equipment.
Fire damage is reduced by 
Fire Resistance.
Ice
Ice damage (
) is usually inflicted by magic and towers. It is a a primary element for certain Sorcerer and Ranger builds.
Ice damage can be increased via 
Ice Penetration effects and Ice Damage % increases from equipment.
Ice damage is reduced by 
Ice Resistance.
Lightning
Lightning damage (
) is usually inflicted by magic attacks. It is a a primary element for certain Sorcerer and Warlock builds.
Lightning damage can be increased via 
Lightning Penetration effects and Lightning Damage % increases from equipment.
Lightning damage is reduced by 
Lightning Resistance.
Poison
Poison damage (
) is the rarest element, only inflicted Beetles and Plants. It is a a primary element for certain Rogue builds.
Poison damage can be increased via 
Poison Penetration effects and Poison Damage % increases from equipment.
Poison damage is reduced by 
Poison Resistance.
Unlike every other element, Poison Damage from weapons will apply a damage over time effect to the enemy.