Aborb and max resistance

[Munkay]

So,max resistance is only useful when resistance is already capped at 75 %;when resistance exceeds 75 % but is capped at 75 %,does this extra resistance stack with max resistance? or is it "lost" ?

I am not completely sure if I am answering your question, but hopefully I am clearifying what was already said.

But the maximum resistance a character can have sans items/equipment is always 75%. If you had an armor that adds +5% to maximum cold resistance, the new cap for resistance would be 80%. The attribute of adding to maximum resistance ONLY increases the possible resistance, it does not actually give resistance.

Although it is very important to note many +% resist maximum items also have the modifier that gives resistance as well.

Unless you have maximum resistance increasing gear on, resistances past 75% are "lost." If there is increased maximum resistance equipment, it only allows to whatever the new maximum is (in my earlier example this would be 80% for cold) is, and if there is still more resistances, it is still "lost" past 80.

I hope this helps.

-Munk