'DAMPENING' Some area-of-effect spells can be partially shielded. This means that as the spell affects each person in the room, each individual has a chance to reduce the spell's damage before it reaches the next person. So, the next person affected will receive a weaker version of the spell. When dampening applies, the spell will typically hit normal monsters first, then zombies, then other charmed creatures, and finally players. Some examples of noteable spells where dampening applies are fireball and iceball. Use "helpsearch dampening" to see where else this applies.