Elemental Resistances

Along with Defence, Every piece of armor has Elemental Resistances. These resistances determine how much damage you recieve from elemental attacks. For every positive point of resistance for a certian that you have, you will take 1% less damage from any attack with that element. Conversely, for every negative point of resistance for a certian element you have, you will take 1% more damage from any attack with that element. Considering which elements you are vulnerable to will help you to know which monsters and monster's attack to avoid.