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Originally Posted by Noober  You take a -50 res penalty in Nightmare, and an additional -50 in hell (totaling -100 in Hell). If you want better resists you simply must get better equipment. |
that's incorrect information, it's -40/-100.
But also, do note that as you progress through nightmare you get more powerful items. Nightmare you obtain what is known as Exceptional Items and Hell you obtain Elite items, all of which have sets and uniques to them.