Block (Combat Statistic)

Block is a combat statistic that determines the chance that you can block some damage (not all 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

• 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

• Gaudy Vile Spear

Things that increase the Amount of Damage that is Blocked

• Higher Adventurer Level
• Anything that increases Shield Block Power
  • Stand Your Ground skill

Also See

• For Blocking a player, see Blocked Players.
• For Decorative Blocks see Block (Decoration).