Spell resistance

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Spell resistance is ability to shrug off or protect yourself from the main effects of a spell. Wizards and witches may have natural spell resistance. Young witches and wizards may often lose control of their magical skills when they are under emotional strain. This may have a defensive use when in danger. Magical creatures and beings may also have a natural ability to resist spells. Giants and dragons have considerable spell resistance due to thick hides that repel all but the most concentrated and powerful spells. Despite it has not been proven, the hide of a Basilisk may be strong enough to protect it form the main spells. It is not known if Giants truly can only be harmed by the most powerful spells, as their only known resistance to spells is resistance to the spell Stupefy. Dragons and Giants alike have at least one weak spot, their eyes, as both were dealt severe damage by a Confundus Charm pointed at the eyes.