Fire Damage Reduction vs. Fire Resistance:
Fire Resistance: Reduces Fire damage taken by a percentage, but is capped at 75%. While this is extremely important, it only decreases the incoming damage before Fire Damage Reduction is applied.
Fire Damage Reduction: This is an additional layer of Path of exile currency defense. It further reduces the Fire damage after Fire resistance is applied. So, Fire Damage Reduction provides an extra level of mitigation.
Example: Let’s say you have 75% Fire Resistance and 40% Fire Damage Reduction:
Fire Damage taken from an enemy attack is reduced by 75% due to Fire resistance.
Then, the remaining damage is reduced by an additional 40% thanks to Fire Damage Reduction.
This leads to a substantial total reduction in incoming Fire damage, making you much more resilient in Fire-heavy fights.
How to Maximize Fire Damage Reduction:
Maximize Fire Resistance First:
Maxing out your Fire resistance at 75% (the cap) is the first and most crucial step in surviving Fire damage.
Use Fire Resistance Flasks (like Flask of Fire Resistance) if you’re lacking permanent Fire Resistance on Path of exile currency for sale your gear.
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