Block - Revision history

SURIAL: Added a clarification that unlike e.g. TWC, you don't need a rank of Shield Use to 'unlock' the block DS part of the DS calculation.

2026-03-24T15:56:19Z

Added a clarification that unlike e.g. TWC, you don't need a rank of Shield Use to 'unlock' the block DS part of the DS calculation.

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	'''Block''' is part of the [[Evade]]-Block-[[Parry]] mechanics that contribute to a character's defense against an [[attack roll]]. Even before the attack roll is made, there is a chance to avoid the attack outright through one of these three means. If a character fails to evade, block, or parry an attack, the various factors involved still contribute to the character's [[Defensive Strength]] (DS) when the attack is resolved.		'''Block''' is part of the [[Evade]]-Block-[[Parry]] mechanics that contribute to a character's defense against an [[attack roll]]. Even before the attack roll is made, there is a chance to avoid the attack outright through one of these three means. If a character fails to evade, block, or parry an attack, the various factors involved still contribute to the character's [[Defensive Strength]] (DS) when the attack is resolved.

	[[Shield Use]] is the primary skill involved in block defense. In order to block at all, a character must be holding a [[shield]] in the ''left hand''.		[[Shield Use]] is the primary skill involved in block defense. In order to block at all, a character must be holding a [[shield]] in the ''left hand''. Unlike e.g. the off-hand parry DS component which _requires_ at least 1 rank of [[Two Weapon Combat]] to 'unlock' it, you do not need any Shield Use ranks for the blocking component to function, as long as you are holding a shield in your left hand.

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GS4XANLIN at 15:29, 3 October 2023

2023-10-03T15:29:24Z

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	*[[strength]] and [[dexterity]]		*[[strength]] and [[dexterity]]
	*Positioning: [[KNEEL\|Kneeling]] reduces one's chance to block by 25%; being [[prone]] reduces it by 50%; Stun reduces it by 50% unless you have training in [[Steady Shield]]		*Positioning: [[KNEEL\|Kneeling]] reduces one's chance to block by 25%; being [[prone]] reduces it by 50%; Stun reduces it by 50% unless you have training in [[Steady Shield]]
	*[[Block ~~Mastery~~]], a ~~warrior~~ combat maneuver		*[[Block Specialization]], a combat maneuver available to warriors, rogues, and monks, increases your block chance by 5% per rank up to 15%.
	*[[Divine Shield (1609)]], a paladin group spell		*[[Divine Shield (1609)]], a paladin group spell
	*[[Spell Block]], combat maneuver that allows outright blocking of [[bolt spell]]s		*[[Spell Block]], combat maneuver that allows outright blocking of [[bolt spell]]s

CLTIDBALL: /* Block Chance Formula */ Chacne to Chance.

2023-05-21T19:26:25Z

Block Chance Formula: Chacne to Chance.

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	====Base Block Value====		====Base Block Value====

	The first step when calculating a character's Block ~~Chacne~~ is to determine the 'Base Value' portion of the formula.		The first step when calculating a character's Block Chance is to determine the 'Base Value' portion of the formula.

	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Shield Base Value = Shield Ranks + [[trunc]]([[Strength\|STR]] Bonus / 4) + trunc([[Dexterity\|DEX]] Bonus / 4)}}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Shield Base Value = Shield Ranks + [[trunc]]([[Strength\|STR]] Bonus / 4) + trunc([[Dexterity\|DEX]] Bonus / 4)}}}}

CHAPSICKLE2: /* Block Chance Formula */

2021-05-27T19:32:08Z

Block Chance Formula

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	!Stance		!Stance
	!Modifier		!Stance Block Modifier
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	\|'''Offensive'''		\|'''Offensive'''

CHAPSICKLE2: /* Block Chance Formula */

2021-05-27T19:31:32Z

Block Chance Formula

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	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base Block Value = [(Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base Block Value = [(Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}

	Example: A character in offensive stance with 410 Modified Shield Base Value: {{mono\|(410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = 102}} ~~102~~		Example: A character in offensive stance with 410 Modified Shield Base Value: {{mono\|(410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = 102}}

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CHAPSICKLE2 at 19:31, 27 May 2021

2021-05-27T19:31:15Z

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	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Shield Base Value = Shield Ranks + [[trunc]]([[Strength\|STR]] Bonus / 4) + trunc([[Dexterity\|DEX]] Bonus / 4)}}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Shield Base Value = Shield Ranks + [[trunc]]([[Strength\|STR]] Bonus / 4) + trunc([[Dexterity\|DEX]] Bonus / 4)}}}}

	Example: A character with 303 shield ranks, 30 strength bonus and 25 dexterity bonus would have a base value of {{mono\|(303 + 7 + 6) = = 316}}.		Example: A character with 303 shield ranks, 30 strength bonus and 25 dexterity bonus would have a base value of {{mono\|(303 + 7 + 6) = 316}}.

	Next, your shield size modifies the Shield Base Value. This will vary between melee and ranged attacks, and uses the same Shield Size Modifier tables above.		Next, your shield size modifies the Shield Base Value. This will vary between melee and ranged attacks, and uses the same Shield Size Modifier tables above.
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	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\| Modified Shield Base Value = Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier }}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\| Modified Shield Base Value = Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier }}}}

	Example: 316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield vs melee attacks: {{mono\|316 * 1.3 = = 410}}.		Example: 316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield vs melee attacks: {{mono\|316 * 1.3 = 410}}.

	The Third step is to enter the base value and the values for the other factors in the appropriate order.		The Third step is to enter the base value and the values for the other factors in the appropriate order.
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	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base Block Value = [(Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base Block Value = [(Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}

	Example: A character in offensive stance with 410 Modified Shield Base Value: {{mono\|(410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = = 102}} 102		Example: A character in offensive stance with 410 Modified Shield Base Value: {{mono\|(410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = 102}} 102

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CHAPSICKLE2: /* Block Chance Formula */

2021-05-27T19:29:03Z

Block Chance Formula

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	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Shield Base Value = Shield Ranks + [[trunc]]([[Strength\|STR]] Bonus / 4) + trunc([[Dexterity\|DEX]] Bonus / 4)}}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Shield Base Value = Shield Ranks + [[trunc]]([[Strength\|STR]] Bonus / 4) + trunc([[Dexterity\|DEX]] Bonus / 4)}}}}

	Example: A character with 55 shield ranks, 23 strength bonus and 29 dexterity bonus would have a base value of {{mono\|55 + 5 + 7 = 67}}.		Example: A character with 303 shield ranks, 30 strength bonus and 25 dexterity bonus would have a base value of {{mono\|(303 + 7 + 6) = = 316}}.

	Next, your shield size modifies the Shield Base Value. This will vary between melee and ranged attacks, and uses the same Shield Size Modifier tables above.		Next, your shield size modifies the Shield Base Value. This will vary between melee and ranged attacks, and uses the same Shield Size Modifier tables above.

	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|~~Size~~ Modified Shield Base Value = Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier }}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\| Modified Shield Base Value = Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier }}}}

		⚫	Example: 316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield vs melee attacks: {{mono\|316 * 1.3 = = 410}}.
	Example:

⚫	316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield vs melee attacks= 316 * 1.3 = 410

	The Third step is to enter the base value and the values for the other factors in the appropriate order.		The Third step is to enter the base value and the values for the other factors in the appropriate order.

	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base Block Value = [(Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base Block Value = [(Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}

			Example: A character in offensive stance with 410 Modified Shield Base Value: {{mono\|(410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = = 102}} 102

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	====Example====		====Example====
	A level 100 Human with str bonus 30 and dex 30 defending a melee attack with a tower shield while kneeling. The attacking creature is level 100		A level 100 Human with str bonus 30 and dex 25 defending a melee attack with a tower shield while kneeling. The attacking creature is level 100

	Shield Base Value: (303 + (30/4) + (25/4)) = (303 + 7 + 6) = 316		Shield Base Value: (303 + (30/4) + (25/4)) = (303 + 7 + 6) = 316

CHAPSICKLE2: /* Block Chance Formula */

2021-05-27T19:24:09Z

Block Chance Formula

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	Example: A character with 55 shield ranks, 23 strength bonus and 29 dexterity bonus would have a base value of {{mono\|55 + 5 + 7 = 67}}.		Example: A character with 55 shield ranks, 23 strength bonus and 29 dexterity bonus would have a base value of {{mono\|55 + 5 + 7 = 67}}.

		⚫	Next, your shield size modifies the Shield Base Value. This will vary between melee and ranged attacks, and uses the same Shield Size Modifier tables above.
⚫	The ~~second~~ step is to enter the base value and the values for the other factors in the appropriate order.

	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base ~~Block~~ Value = [(Shield Base Value * ~~(100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance~~ ~~Block~~ Modifier~~))/4))/100)~~ }}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Size Modified Shield Base Value = Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier }}}}

		⚫	Example:

		⚫	316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield vs melee attacks= 316 * 1.3 = 410

		⚫	The Third step is to enter the base value and the values for the other factors in the appropriate order.

			{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base Block Value = [(Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}

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	====Shield Size Modifier====
⚫	Next, your shield size modifies the ~~Base~~ ~~Block~~ Value. This will vary between melee and ranged attacks, and uses the same Shield Size Modifier tables above.

	((Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier)

⚫	Example:

⚫	316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield vs melee attacks= 316 * 1.3 = 410

	====Defender Status Modification====		====Defender Status Modification====
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	Melee Shield Type modifies to: Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier = 316 * 1.3 = 410		Melee Shield Type modifies to: Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier = 316 * 1.3 = 410

	Base Block Value: (Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Modification))/4))/100) = (410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = 102		Base Block Value: (Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Modification))/4))/100) = (410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = 102

	Then you apply status modifications, which is kneeling in example: Current Block Value = ((102 * Status Modifier) = ((102 * .75) = 76.		Then you apply status modifications, which is kneeling in example: Current Block Value = ((102 * Status Modifier) = ((102 * .75) = 76.

CHAPSICKLE2: /* Shield Size Modifier */

2021-05-27T19:20:26Z

Shield Size Modifier

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	Example:		Example:

	316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield = 316 * 1.3 = 410		316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield vs melee attacks= 316 * 1.3 = 410

	====Defender Status Modification====		====Defender Status Modification====

CHAPSICKLE2: /* Block Chance Formula */

2021-05-27T19:18:13Z

Block Chance Formula

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	==Block Chance Formula==		==Block Chance Formula==

			====Base Block Value====

	The first step when calculating a character's Block Chacne is to determine the 'Base Value' portion of the formula.		The first step when calculating a character's Block Chacne is to determine the 'Base Value' portion of the formula.
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			====Shield Size Modifier====
	Next, your shield size modifies the Base Block Value. This will vary between melee and ranged attacks, and uses the same Shield Size Modifier tables above.		Next, your shield size modifies the Base Block Value. This will vary between melee and ranged attacks, and uses the same Shield Size Modifier tables above.

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	316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield = 316 * 1.3 = 410		316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield = 316 * 1.3 = 410

			====Defender Status Modification====

	Then you apply defender status modifications to the Base Block Value:		Then you apply defender status modifications to the Base Block Value:
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	*Being ambushed is a 50% reduction		*Being ambushed is a 50% reduction

			====Level Modification====

	Lastly, there is a level modification using the attacker's level. This modification is ((Block * 20) / Attacker Level))		Lastly, there is a level modification using the attacker's level. This modification is ((Block * 20) / Attacker Level))

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	Then you apply the level modification of the attacker which is ((Current Block Value * 20) / Attacker Level)) for a final base block of ((76 * 20)/100) = 15%		Then you apply the level modification of the attacker which is ((Current Block Value * 20) / Attacker Level)) for a final base block of ((76 * 20)/100) = 15%


			====Shield Specs, CMAN and Spells====
			Any of the below skills/spells/stances are additive/applied to the calculated block chance.

			*[[Block Mastery]]
			*[[Tortoise Stance]]
			*[[Divine Shield]]

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base Block Value = [(Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base Block Value = [(Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}

	Example: A character in offensive stance with 410 Modified Shield Base Value: {{mono\|(410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = 102}} ~~102~~		Example: A character in offensive stance with 410 Modified Shield Base Value: {{mono\|(410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = 102}}

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	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Shield Base Value = Shield Ranks + [[trunc]]([[Strength\|STR]] Bonus / 4) + trunc([[Dexterity\|DEX]] Bonus / 4)}}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Shield Base Value = Shield Ranks + [[trunc]]([[Strength\|STR]] Bonus / 4) + trunc([[Dexterity\|DEX]] Bonus / 4)}}}}

	Example: A character with 303 shield ranks, 30 strength bonus and 25 dexterity bonus would have a base value of {{mono\|(303 + 7 + 6) = = 316}}.		Example: A character with 303 shield ranks, 30 strength bonus and 25 dexterity bonus would have a base value of {{mono\|(303 + 7 + 6) = 316}}.

	Next, your shield size modifies the Shield Base Value. This will vary between melee and ranged attacks, and uses the same Shield Size Modifier tables above.		Next, your shield size modifies the Shield Base Value. This will vary between melee and ranged attacks, and uses the same Shield Size Modifier tables above.
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	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\| Modified Shield Base Value = Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier }}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\| Modified Shield Base Value = Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier }}}}

	Example: 316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield vs melee attacks: {{mono\|316 * 1.3 = = 410}}.		Example: 316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield vs melee attacks: {{mono\|316 * 1.3 = 410}}.

	The Third step is to enter the base value and the values for the other factors in the appropriate order.		The Third step is to enter the base value and the values for the other factors in the appropriate order.
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	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base Block Value = [(Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Base Block Value = [(Modified Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}

	Example: A character in offensive stance with 410 Modified Shield Base Value: {{mono\|(410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = = 102}} 102		Example: A character in offensive stance with 410 Modified Shield Base Value: {{mono\|(410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = 102}} 102

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