Forum:Does the game track stats higher than Max?

Does the game track stats that are higher than the maximum?

For example, I have 33DR from various perks without wearing anything (Yep butt naked), if I put on the a full set of power armor, say T-51b it would add something like 60DR in theory, but the game caps it off as showing 72 (I think it's 72), when it should be 93. So my question is, does having a DR higher than 72 help you, or is it just wasted?

Another example, say I have 10 luck, then I put on the Ranger armor, Lucky Shades, and put the lucky 8 ball in my inventory. Theoretically I'd 13 luck, would my critical chance go up?

Or say I have 100 in Energy weapons, and I put on some Enclave gear giving me +5 or to energy weapons, does that help me?

Sorry if this has all be asked/answered before, but I'd really like to know.67.211.81.140 17:16, 4 May 2009 (UTC)Cavesloth

It both affects you and doesn't affect you. If you had 100 in Energy Weapons, and put on a piece of Tesla Armor, you would have 110 in Energy Weapons, even though your Pip-boy wouldn't show it. However, there are no differences in-game between 100 and 110 (a Laser Rifle would still take 25 DMG/Shot at 100% condition), because the game mechanics wouldn't allow it. This goes for both SPECIAL stats and Skills.

Hope it helps, AngryNorwegianDude 17:27, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

So I guess wearing power armor is kinda a waste for me, since I really only need regular armor to get to 72 then? 67.211.81.140 22:17, 4 May 2009 (UTC)Cavesloth

But, maximum damage resistance is 85, not 72. LVTDUDE 22:35, 4 May 2009 (UTC)