Rough Skin is a World // Zero armor perk that gives the player a chance to nullify direct damage and reflect that damage back to the enemy. When it activates, the game shows a “REFLECTED!” pop-up.
This guide explains how Rough Skin works, its armor range, perfect roll value, reflection effect, listed perfect perk drop rates, and whether it is worth using.
Quick Answer
Effect: Every time you take direct damage, you have a chance to nullify all damage and reflect that damage on the enemy.
Pop-up: Shows a “REFLECTED!” pop-up when activated.
Availability: Rough Skin is listed as an armor perk.
Range: 4% - 10%.
Perfect roll: 10% Rough Skin.
Rough Skin Perk Effect
Rough Skin gives the player a chance to nullify all damage from a direct attack and reflect that damage back on the enemy. This makes it both a defensive and reactive damage perk.
The perk value controls the chance to activate. A higher Rough Skin roll gives a better listed chance to reflect eligible direct damage.
Rough Skin Availability and Range
Rough Skin is listed as an armor perk with a value range of 4% - 10%. It is not listed as a weapon or pet perk in the supplied perk range data.
Perk | Availability | Range |
|---|---|---|
Rough Skin | Armor | 4% - 10% |
Perfect Rough Skin Roll
A perfect Rough Skin roll is 10%. This is the highest listed value for the perk and gives the strongest listed chance to nullify and reflect direct damage.
Rough Skin Roll Type | Value |
|---|---|
Minimum Listed Roll | 4% |
Perfect Roll | 10% |
Rough Skin Reflection Effect
Rough Skin works when the player would take direct damage. If it activates, the damage is nullified and reflected back to the enemy. The supplied data describes the activation with a “REFLECTED!” pop-up.
Rough Skin Detail | Value |
|---|---|
Trigger | Taking direct damage |
Defensive Effect | Nullifies all damage from that direct attack |
Reactive Effect | Reflects that damage on the enemy |
Activation Pop-up | “REFLECTED!” |
Perfect Roll | 10% |
Perfect Rough Skin Drop Rate Notes
The supplied perfect perk drop rate data lists 10% Rough Skin in both Arcane Tower and Nightmare Dungeon armor perk tables. These rates are separate and should not be mixed together.
Source Type | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Arcane Tower | 1 in 964 | 0.1038% |
Nightmare Dungeons | 1 in 1,404 | 0.0713% |
Rough Skin Compared to Untouchable
Rough Skin and Untouchable both interact with direct damage, but their effects are different. Rough Skin can nullify damage and reflect it back to the enemy, while Untouchable nullifies damage for the attack and shows a “DODGED!” pop-up.
Perk | Main Effect | Pop-up |
|---|---|---|
Rough Skin | Nullifies direct damage and reflects that damage on the enemy. | “REFLECTED!” |
Untouchable | Nullifies all damage for that attack. | “DODGED!” |
Rough Skin Strengths
Rough Skin can fully nullify direct damage from an attack.
It can reflect that damage back to the enemy.
The perfect roll is easy to identify at 10%.
Rough Skin Weaknesses
Rough Skin depends on chance.
It applies to direct damage, based on the supplied perk description.
Its listed perfect roll chance is lower than many normal perk percentages, so it should not be treated as guaranteed defense.
Is Rough Skin Worth It?
Rough Skin can be worth using for players who want a defensive perk that can also punish enemies by reflecting damage. It is most valuable when avoiding and reflecting direct damage is useful.
Because Rough Skin is chance-based, it should not be treated as a constant defensive layer. A high roll is useful, but players should still rely on positioning, survival, and other build choices instead of expecting Rough Skin to activate every time.
FAQ
What does Rough Skin do in World // Zero?
Rough Skin gives a chance to nullify direct damage and reflect that damage back to the enemy.
What is the Rough Skin range?
Rough Skin is listed with an armor range of 4% - 10%.
What is the perfect Rough Skin roll?
The perfect Rough Skin roll is 10%.
What pop-up appears when Rough Skin activates?
Rough Skin shows a “REFLECTED!” pop-up when it activates.
Is Rough Skin an armor perk?
Yes. Rough Skin is listed as an armor perk.
Does Rough Skin work on status effect damage?
The supplied description says Rough Skin activates when taking direct damage, so this page does not treat status effect damage as supported activation.
Is Rough Skin better than Untouchable?
Rough Skin reflects damage, while Untouchable dodges damage. The better choice depends on whether the player wants reflection or simple damage avoidance.
Is Rough Skin worth using?
Rough Skin is worth using when a player wants a chance to avoid direct damage and reflect it back to enemies.
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Notes: Values, requirements, drop rates, locations, and mechanics may change in future World // Zero updates.