Is elemental resistance capped? : V

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:32 am

I just got over 100% elemental resist in all three elements, but I still take damage from breath attacks. I have not tested spells. Is there a confirmed cap for resists? I searched, but couldn't find any certain info.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:29 pm

Yes. Details here: http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?act=findpost&pid=1317202

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:44 pm

The Skyrim Wiki says Magic resistance is capped at 85%.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:33 pm

Yes. Details here: http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?act=findpost&pid=1317202

That link isn't taking me anywhere.

The Skyrim Wiki says Magic resistance is capped at 85%.

I know, but it doesn't say anywhere if that applies to the separate "resist element" effect.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:50 am

Sorry, I didn't realize post links don't work with locked posts. http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1317202-complete-character-design-freedom-damage-resist-caps-and-ridiculous-damage-thread-8/

Magic Resistance is actually a lot simpler than most people make it out to be.

Magic Absorption is applied first, and is a hit-or-miss chance to completely negate all the effects of a spell.
Magic Absorption has an 80% Soft Cap; Bretons can get it to 100% once per day.
Magic Resistance is applied next. Incoming damage is reduced by the Magic Resistance percentage.
Magic Resistance caps at 85%.
Elemental Resistance is applied to the remaining damage. Remaining damage is reduced by the Elemental Resistance percentage.
Elemental Resistance caps at 85%.

Magic Absorption applies to all effects, including damage, stamina drain, mana drain, slows, burning, Dragon Shouts, weapon enchants, and poisons. Notably, it also effects Conjurations, which actually makes it possible to fail a summon due to this effect.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:13 am

Awesome, thanks!

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 3:33 am

Thank you