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Block (Combat Statistic)
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Block is a combat statistic that determines the chance that you can block some damage from a frontal melee or ranged attack, primarily when using a shield. A melee attack that comes from the side or from behind cannot be blocked.
Things that Increase the Chance to Block an Attack[edit]
- Equipable items that increase Combat Block Modifier
- Shields whose baseline stats include Combat Block Modifier (see Combat Block Modifier for a list)
- Shields that have Combat Block Modifier added by the Masterwork Blacksmithing Upgrade.
- Skills that increase Combat Block Modifier
- Deflect
- Ranged Defense (increases chance to block only ranged attacks)
- Dig In when the player has Shield Specialization
Things that Decrease the Chance to Block an Attack[edit]
Things that increase the Amount of Damage that is Blocked[edit]
- Higher Adventurer Level
- Anything that increases Shield Block Power
- Stand Your Ground skill
Also See[edit]
- For Blocking a player, see Blocked Players.
- For Decorative Blocks see Block (Decoration).