Topic: just making sure about DB's vs Elemental attacks

[sesostris]

Hi Everyone,

Quick question just to clear out the cobwebs.

If someone shoots an ice/fire/shock bolt etc... at somebody, the
targeted person uses their Quickness bonus, magic armor bonus, cover, shield,etc...
to determine their DB correct?  Since it is a physical attack ( albeit magically created)..

And all that applies to ball attacks as well?

Just making sure.

Thanks,

[Rasyr-Mjolnir]

1) Essentially Yes, but Shield DB versus Directed spell attacks is less than for missile attacks, and IIRC,

2) Ball attacks -- no shield bonuses as it is an area attack (i.e. it gets behind the shield).

[sesostris]

Awesome,

Thanks so much for the info:-)

I figured all that might be the case
but felt the need to confirm with those who know.

Many thanks,