11.0 Resistance Checks

General Rule: A Resistance Check for a character or monster may be necessary if a spell is cast upon him, certain magic items are used against him, or if he encounters certain room features.

Procedure: Each character and monster has a Resistance Value which is found on the Hero and Monster Characteristics Charts for Heroes and Monsters and in the Starting Sequence (4.0) for Initiates. When a Resistance Check is necessary, the Player rolls 1D6 and compares the number rolled with the Resistance Value. If the number is less than or equal to the value, the monster or character has passed; if greater, he has failed. The effects of passing or failing this check are found in the rules pertaining to the spell or other cause of the check. A character's Resistance Value may never be increased above 5.