A DR/Resistance question [Archive] - Wizards Community

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pheron

01-12-08, 05:55 PM		Which applies first, DR/Resistance or the Saving Throw?
Example: 30 pt fireball vs a traget with 10 pt resistance fire.
which is correct?
a) 30 divided by 2 for a save (15 points left) minus 10 resistance for 5 points of damage to target.
or
b) 30 pts minus 10 pts for resistance (20 pts left) divided by 2 for save to apply 10 points to target.

Thanks
baracar

01-12-08, 06:21 PM		a) Resistance takes effect every time a creature takes damage.
Dalzig

01-12-08, 06:23 PM		A) You avoid an effect before you resist its damage.
Sinis

01-12-08, 11:40 PM		Save first, resistance after.