Does Resist Magic work againt destruction spells : V

» Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:03 am

Before I choose a Breton for my Magic character I want to be sure whether Resist Magic is reduction in the damage inflicted by ALL known offensive spells? In Morrowind it didn't work against elementary Destruction spell such as fire and frost, but apparently this has changed in Skyrim?

Sorry for the maybe stupid question but my Nord warrior just couldn't be bothered to check such voodoo craft out in-game. :toughninja:

» Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:55 am

I believe that's the case, but it caps at 85%

» Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:14 am

I believe that's the case, but it caps at 85%

Ahh thanks, then that is a fairly strong asset to have!

» Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:01 pm

During my playthrough, mag resist has been the most necessary "forify" in the game. It's very easy to gaurd against physical damage, magicka is a totally different story.

» Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:08 am

If you're a Breton, I think you can hit the cap (or at least, almost) without even messing with any enchantments.

25% natural resistance, 30% from the Alteration perks, and another 25% from the Lord stone will get you 80 right there...

» Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:13 pm

Ahh thanks, then that is a fairly strong asset to have!

Yup, its true- be a breton!

» Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:40 pm

If you're a Breton, I think you can hit the cap (or at least, almost) without even messing with any enchantments.

25% natural resistance, 30% from the Alteration perks, and another 25% from the Lord stone will get you 80 right there...

Yep, gotta be fun. Maybe even with some Deadric Armor ala Divayth Fyr! :tes: