By THE NUMBERS have attempted to collate the various damage types AG) 2nd saving throws presented in all the monster and spell entries throughout fith edition D&D. The ‘Spells heading is how many spells ean do that damage type. Some spells do multiple damage types, or do one from a selection, however. Resistant is how many monsters are resistant to that damage type. Immune is how many monste: to that damage type and vulnerable is how many monsters are vulnerable to that damage type. Creatures who are immune or resistant to bludgeoning, piercing or slashing damage have that immunity or resistance bypassed, overwhelmingly, by magic weapons. PREVALENCE OF DAMAGE TYPES Damage Type Spells Resistant Immune Vulnerable Acid wo 23 ° Bludgeoning 26 «112,35 5 Cold 24 8S 33 4 Fire 347A 83 “4 Force no 1 ° Lightning 19 7032 ° Necrotic 2 259 ° Piercing W735 ° Poison 10 28173 ° Psychic 3 B 1 Radiant 2m 5 ° 3 Slashing 6 10537 ° Thunder “oo 8 1 MonsTER ATTACKS ‘The Monster Attacks by Saving Throw table lists the amount of times a particular ability is targeted by a monster to force a saving throw. These numbers are derived from the monsters presented in the Monster Manual and Volo's Guide to Monsters, Monster ArTAcks ay SAVING THROW Ability Score Targeted Strength 84 Dexterity uw Constitution 197 Intelligence u Wisdom 96 Charisma 16 SPELLS ‘The Spells by Saving Throw table shows how many spells target a particular ability and force a saving throw. These numbers are derived from the Player's Handbook and Xanathar's Guide to Everything. SPELLS BY SAVING THROW Ability Score Targeted Strength W Dexterity 62 Constitution rar jena Tyres Intelligence 7 Wisdom 48