In Dominions, Resistance refers to a trait that provides damage reduction against a particular type of damage.

• Physical Resistances act after Protection, reducing damage of their particular type by 50%.
  • Bludgeoning Resistance (or "Blunt" Resistance)
  • Piercing Resistance (or "Pierce" Resistance)
  • Slashing Resistance (or "Slash" Resistance)
• Elemental Resistances act both before and after Protection, but the "after" effect is practically much weaker.
  • Fire Resistance (or "Heat" Resistance)
  • Cold Resistance
  • Shock Resistance
  • Poison Resistance
  • Acid Resistance

Elemental Resistances are a point value trait, such as "Fire Resistance (5)". They function by reducing the impact of elemental attacks, directly lowering their strength/power before the Damage Roll. New to Dominions 6, they then reduce damage like the Physical Resistances, at a rate of 2% per point.

Magic Resistance is technically not a Resistance stat, though it provides protection against a wide array of effects. Think of it like Defence Skill (or Armor Class) for certain not-physical, not-elemental effects.