Do Adaptive shields adapt to non-elemental damage?

Adaptive shields adapt to the last "elemental" type they were hit with with a set % of resistance. Sometimes non-elemental is counted as an "element" for resistance/bonuses, so I'm wondering if non-elemental damage is adapted to as well.

If it doesn't protect against non-elemental damage, if I get hit by a non-elemental effect after a fire effect, is my shield still protecting me against fire or does it reset until I get hit by a "real" elemental type again?

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2 Answers

No, they don't.

What happens is if the shield is not hit with any other elemental damage (Slag, Corrosive, Fire, Shock or Explosive), it acts exactly like a normal shield and takes normal damage.

If you take damage from a rocket it is counted as normal - so be careful around rockets.

Also if you have health issues (and that's why you're using adaptive shields) try transfusion MIRV grenades - they are lifesavers.

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They adapt to the last element they were hit with and you're asking if they adapt to NON-elemental damage. Your question is a paradox. No, the shield that helps resist element damage will not resist damage that is NOT an element. if you get hit by a non-elemental damage nothing will change, you will take damage and your shield will continue to resist the previous element it was hit by. It won't reset or anything of that sort. The only thing that can increase non-elemental damage resistance are those artifacts you mentioned (also, artifacts adding to that resistance are quite rare, hold onto them when you find them).

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