Talk:Magic resistance/@comment-2603:9005:407:2F40:D1EB:BFE3:F148:FCC7-20191229212556/@comment-2603:9005:407:2F40:D1EB:BFE3:F148:FCC7-20191231124412

Haha, yes, the flipping back and forth between terminology is a potential source of confusion. Come to think of it, the sixth level mage spell description is copied here:

Protection From Magic Energy (Abjuration)

Level: 6 Range: Touch Duration: 1 turn/level Casting Time: 6 Area of Effect: 1 creature Saving Throw: None

When the spell is cast, it confers 100% invulnerability to all magic-based attacks such as Magic Missile or Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting. This effect lasts for the duration of the spell or until dispelled.

I don't think there is any way to completely reconcile the in-game descriptions on spells, items or the way players talk on a fan-site. Magic Energy causes Magical Damage. Magical Damage resistance reduces magical energy/magical damage. It does not affect damage from fire, cold, poison, or electricity. I think I may have made this topic even more confusing than the original verbiage in this article. I therefore yield to the site writer's expertise. (lol)