I was just thinking if this would be a good idea to include

An elemental edge to the game

i.e. Ice > Fire

Fire > lightning

Lightning > Ice

 

Could include things like Wind and earth etc

Some armours could offer increased protection against certain elements

Ofcourse this may conflict with magic and ranged

But its just a thought. I havent gone into much depth at the moment

This already exists to an extent. Many newer monsters have specific mage weaknesses.

 

Like in desert treasure fire owns the ice boss.

Water owns smoke

earth owns shadow

air owns blood

 

I get the last two muddled but i think tht is right.