The Problem

I keep switching weapons because I have no idea what damage type actually works against each enemy.

The Solution

Abiotic Factor uses multiple damage types, and enemies have specific resistances and weaknesses. Using the right damage type can mean the difference between a 3-hit kill and emptying an entire magazine to zero effect.

Damage Types Overview

Enemy Weakness Table

Damage Type Priority by Sector

Office Sector

Stick to Blunt Melee. Pests and early encounters fall to the Crowbar. Build toward a Stun Baton if you can.

Manufacturing West

Switch to Sharp Melee (spears). Order soldiers — especially Grunts and Medics — are vulnerable to reach weapons. Bring a Wooden Shield for blocking.

Labs / Cascade

Add Electricity. Exors require stuns, and Electron Grenades handle Breachers efficiently. The Energy Pistol becomes viable here.

Containment / Endgame

Energy and X-Ray. The Leyak is immune to everything except X-Ray and Energy weapons. Containment Robots need reach weapons. Decoys and smoke tools are as important as guns.

Common Weapon Mistakes

• Stun Baton vs Electro-Pest: Electro-Pests resist electricity. Your Stun Baton does reduced damage. Switch to sharp or ranged.
• Crowbar vs Leyak: The Leyak is immune to physical damage. No amount of Crowbar swings will help. X-Ray Lamp or Energy Pistol only.
• Guns vs Captain: Captains are vulnerable at range — this is actually the right call. But do not stand still while shooting. They close distance fast.
• Nets vs standard enemies: Nets work on Exors and Exor Monks specifically. They are wasted on Grunts and Breachers — save them for teleporters.

See Also

• Every major enemy and boss guide — full breakdown per enemy
• Weapon crafting tier list — when to upgrade
• Leyak defense guide — base protection
• Pest combat guide — swarm tactics