Physical Damage

Physical Damage is the form of damage dealt by most weapons. All Physical Damage is caused by either  Melee Damage or  Ranged Damage. Physical Damage is the preferred form of damage for the Warrior, Hunter, and Rogue.

Physical Damage caused by basic attacks benefits from  Life Steal and  Mana Steal. Physical Damage is countered by  Armor, which in turn is countered by  Armor Penetration.