Damage Types

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Damage types are an additional integer field that is passed along with the damage amount.

Whenever damage is dealt to an avatar, or an object that can process damage, an additional damage type integer is passed along to the on_damage and final_damage events through the llDetectedDamage function. It can also be retrieved via OBJECT_DAMAGE_TYPE on llGetObjectDetails for objects that use collision damage via PRIM_DAMAGE or REZ_DAMAGE_TYPE.

Specification

The damage type integer can match a default DAMAGE_TYPE_*, a custom damage type integer such as from the community damage types or for your own combat system, or even go further to repurpose the damage type fields for contained systems.

For example such as using bitshifting and/or bitmasks to achieve dual or triple damage type systems and/or sub types. Or using bit flags for your own options and enumerations. However be wary that repurposing the damage type field to such extents can create incompatibility with other systems that may process damage. Such as a third party damage report HUD the avatar may be wearing. Of course a fully self-contained/private system on the other hand does not need to worry about such issues.

Default Damage Types

Flag		Description
DAMAGE_TYPE_IMPACT	−1	System damage generated by impact with terrain or a prim.
DAMAGE_TYPE_GENERIC	0	Generic or legacy damage.
DAMAGE_TYPE_ACID	1	Damage caused by a caustic substance, such as acid.
DAMAGE_TYPE_BLUDGEONING	2	Damage caused by a blunt object, such as a club.
DAMAGE_TYPE_COLD	3	Damage inflicted by exposure to extreme cold.
DAMAGE_TYPE_ELECTRIC	4	Damage caused by electricity.
DAMAGE_TYPE_FIRE	5	Damage inflicted by exposure to heat or flames.
DAMAGE_TYPE_FORCE	6	Damage inflicted by a great force or impact.
DAMAGE_TYPE_NECROTIC	7	Damage caused by a direct assault on life-force.
DAMAGE_TYPE_PIERCING	8	Damage caused by a piercing object such as a bullet, spear, or arrow.
DAMAGE_TYPE_POISON	9	Damage caused by poison.
DAMAGE_TYPE_PSYCHIC	10	Damage caused by a direct assault on the mind.
DAMAGE_TYPE_RADIANT	11	Damage caused by radiation or extreme light.
DAMAGE_TYPE_SLASHING	12	Damage caused by a slashing object such as a sword or axe.
DAMAGE_TYPE_SONIC	13	Damage caused by loud noises, like a Crash Worship concert.
DAMAGE_TYPE_EMOTIONAL	14

Damage types are provided as a convenience and a suggestion. Scripters are free to add custom ones for their own combat systems or repurpose the damage type fields.

Community Damage Types

To make it easy for the community to recognise and re-use custom damage types here is a table that scripters can add onto:

Flag		Description	Subtype	Creator	System
100	100	Negative damage to heal a wound, damaged limb, first aid, etc. Intended for generic healing of biological nature. Positive damage would be medical malpractice		Nexii Malthus	Vertical Sim / SLMC
101	101	Negative damage from repairing an object or something mechanical, welding torch or wrench on a vehicle/robot/mech, etc. Positive damage can be due to mistakes, low skill or sabotage. Intended for generic healing of non-biological nature (e.g. a mechanical tank or an electrical system)		Nexii Malthus	Vertical Sim / SLMC
102	102	Damage caused by an explosive blast, like a grenade	DAMAGE_TYPE_FORCE	Nexii Malthus	Vertical Sim / SLMC
103	103	Damage caused by crushing. Such as being crushed by water pressure. More of a constant type of force damage — can be nullified/reduced via diving suit	DAMAGE_TYPE_FORCE	Nexii Malthus	Vertical Sim / SLMC
104	104	Damage caused by anti-tank/anti-armor. Such as from a specialised armor piercing shell, rocket or other munition	DAMAGE_TYPE_PIERCING	Nexii Malthus	Vertical Sim / SLMC
105	105	Damage caused by suffocation. Usually lacking a breathable atmosphere, such as from drowning or being in the vacuum of space		Nexii Malthus	Vertical Sim / SLMC
106	106	Special damage to indicate combatant chose to redeploy. You can code in side effect(s) such as using up a ticket off the team to do so		Nexii Malthus	Vertical Sim / SLMC
200	200	Damage caused by lack of survival needs, such as starvation and dehydration. Negative damage used to heal through recovery by food and water		Adam Silver-Mane (Adamphillip)	Silver-mane's survival HUD
201	201	Damage caused by active bleeding. Damage type check, sets health to 0 on unsustainable systemic failure		Adam Silver-Mane (Adamphillip)	Silver-mane's survival HUD