Standard is a Damage Type in Elden Ring and Elden Ring Nightreign.
Overview[]
Standard damage is a type of Physical damage dealt by attacks that don't fit into the three other categories: 
Slash, 
Strike, and 
Pierce. Axes, Greatswords, and most melee attacks used by non-player enemies use Standard damage.
Fighting Against Standard[]
- Incoming
Standard damage can be reduced by any source that increases Standard Damage Negation or Physical Damage Negation.
Fighting With Standard[]
- Outgoing Standard damage can be amplified by any source that increases the damage dealt by Physical or melee attacks.