What abilities reduce damage from illusionary weaponry?

I made an Illusionary Weapon warrior and usually attacked people for 36 damage, but sometimes it was reduced, usually to 21. What skills reduce damage from illusionary weapons?

I don't know how it was reduced. THe only way to counter it is with great healing or by removing the enchantment or by killing them with a group.

The only way I can think of to reduce damage from IW is Shielding Hands. That's probably the skill that was being used to slow your damage, as it's one of the few skills that actually helps versus IW.

yes, that's shielding hands at 12 Protection. damage reduced by 15.