Got to level 10 today, saw this trait, figured I might be able to go against an even rock lizard again. I can normally go against an even with too much trouble, but last time I tried against a rock lizard, I got petrified, and killed with the lizard having no visible life bar left, but me unable to move a muscle. So I attack the lizard. Of course, when he has less than 10hp left, he starts casting his baleful gaze. I start laughing at him, but then I stop when I realize I didn't resist it. The only reason I don't die is because the thing is poisoned, and drops dead a few seconds later.
I know the resists aren't going to work all the time, but if they just upped the efficiency for resists against incredebly tough monsters with the last patch, is it really asking that much to be able to resist an even match?