D&D (2024) Can you get resistance to all 13 damage types?

[mellored]

Is it possible to get resistance to all damage types? Or how many is possible?

acid, bludgeoning, cold, fire, force, lightning, necrotic, piercing, poison, psychic, radiant, slashing, and thunder.

Species gives 1 (dwarf for poison seems rarest)
Bear Barbarian 3 gives 5 (including 2 any)
Ancient Paladin 7 give 3 (including psychic that Bear can't get)
Boon of Energy resistance gives another 2 (also can reflect often)
= 11

Any other way to add one?
Any force resistance anywhere?

 

[Maxperson]

Are spells and magic items that grant resistance something you'd consider?

 

[Maxperson]

Dungeon Delver gives resistance to traps. The tiefling feat infernal constitution grants resistance to cold and poison.

 

[Kobold Stew]

So here's a way to get resistance to all by level 9:

Wildheart Barbarian 3: while Raigng has all but Force, Necrotic Psychic, or Raidant.

How to get the rest?
Aasimar has resistance to Necrotic and Radiant
Aberrant Sorcerer 6 has resistance to Psychic

That's everything except Force using the 2024 PHB. Assuming a 2014 magic item can be used,
Brooch of Shielding is an uncommon magic item that gives Force resistance.

There you go!

 

[mellored]

So here's a way to get resistance to all by level 9:

Wildheart Barbarian 3: while Raigng has all but Force, Necrotic Psychic, or Raidant

How to get the rest?
Aasimar has resistance to Necrotic and Radiant
Aberrant Sorcerer 6 has resistance to Psychic

Sorcerer is pretty bad to go with Barbarian. Ancients can't smite, but still has multiple attacks, lay on hands, and channel Divinity.

So I would rather go Ancient Paladin for Necrotic, Radiant and Psychic, and +to all saves. Worth an extra level.

And it let's me go Gnome (+ rage + danger sense) for advantage on all but Con saves.

And then Rogue (Thief?) 8 for uncanny dodge and evasion for more damage reduction. The extra feat would be good too, getting inspiring leader, and sneak attack for a little damage.

And finish with Barbarian 4 for Boon of Fortitude and and Paladin 8 for Boon of Recovery.

 

[Kobold Stew]

Sorcerer is pretty bad to go with Barbarian.

Of course it is -- it's not a character I would choose to play. I was merely answering your question of getting resistance to get them all.

 

[mellored]

Of course it is -- it's not a character I would choose to play. I was merely answering your question of getting resistance to get them all.

Any way to do it without the barbarian?

 

[S'mon]

My son has a Bear Totem Barbarian who took an Epic Boon for Psychic Resistance.

So, yeah.

 

[ECMO3]

Is it possible to get resistance to all damage types? Or how many is possible?

acid, bludgeoning, cold, fire, force, lightning, necrotic, piercing, poison, psychic, radiant, slashing, and thunder.

Species gives 1 (dwarf for poison seems rarest)
Bear Barbarian 3 gives 5 (including 2 any)
Ancient Paladin 7 give 3 (including psychic that Bear can't get)
Boon of Energy resistance gives another 2 (also can reflect often)
= 11

Any other way to add one?
Any force resistance anywhere?

Yes Uncanny Dodge gives you resistance to all damage from one attack.

Warding Bond also gives resistance to all damage.

 

[Clint_L]

Yes Uncanny Dodge gives you resistance to all damage from one attack.

Warding Bond also gives resistance to all damage.

Level 18 monk can have resistance to all except force damage for 1 minute at the cost of 3 focus points, as a free action at the start of their turn. Throw in a brooch of shielding and there you go. Probably the most effective method, if you are playing at high levels.