I'm curious about physical damage - is it all pretty much the same or are there some difference.

For example, against a human would a sword with 'rending gale' have roughly the same effect as one with a 'slash'? Would the same thing hold against a giant or an arial?


I know fire, cold, light, etc.. all cause different impacts (I've read help damage) but there are times when I've wondered if there might be some hidden effects that don't show up (not considering weapon material of course).

Just something I've been wondering about.