Some of the resistances below are only useful beyond midgard, others are necessary for quests.
| Resistance | Best Acquisition | Other Acquisitions(and Restrictions) |
|---|---|---|
| acid | read a wonder scroll | wear a crystal skin ring or polymorph into an acid-based monster |
| cold | become an ice dragon, or eat one | become an ice sphere(or eat one) or a yeti, read a wonder scroll, or wear an insulation ring(none give extreme cold resistance) |
| death ray | read a wonder scroll | polymorph into an undead monster |
| heat | eat a dead fire dragon | read a wonder scroll, wear a ring of ashes, or polymorph into a heat-resisting monster |
| petrification | eat a dead hel dragon | read a wonder scroll, or become a stoning-resistant monster |
| poison | drink blessed rejuvenation | eat a dead glard, read a wonder scroll, or wear a ring of immunity |
| ray/breath | read a wonder scroll | polymorph into a ray-resistant monster |
| teleportation | read a wonder scroll | polymorph into a knilb or nymph |