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* Equipable items that increase [[Combat Block Modifier]] | * Equipable items that increase [[Combat Block Modifier]] | ||
** Shields whose baseline stats include Combat Block Modifier (see [[Combat Block Modifier]] for a list) | ** Shields whose baseline stats include Combat Block Modifier (see [[Combat Block Modifier]] for a list) | ||
** Shields that have Combat Block Modifier added by the [[Blacksmithing Masterwork]]. | ** Shields that have Combat Block Modifier added by the [[Blacksmithing Masterwork Upgrade]]. | ||
* Skills that increase [[Combat Block Modifier]] | * Skills that increase [[Combat Block Modifier]] | ||
** [[Deflect]] | ** [[Deflect]] | ||
Revision as of 05:24, 6 July 2026
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
- 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 Blacksmithing Masterwork 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
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).