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{{Player System Manager
{{shield specialization
|mnemonic = eblock
|available = [[Warrior]]s, [[Paladins]]s
|cost = Passive
|type = Passive Buff
|requirements =
|mnemonic = eblock
|availableto = [[Warrior]]s, [[Paladin]]s
|prereqs = none
|availablein = Shield Specializations
|requirements = none
| sq1 = 6
| sq2 = 12
| sq3 = 18
| sq4 = -
| sq5 = -
}}
}}
{{PSMcosts

|sq1 = 6|se1 = - |pu1 = -
'''Block the Elements''' is a passive [[shield specialization]] that reduces the damage dealt from elemental [[flare]]s and ball spell explosions. Each additional rank provides for greater damage reduction, as do larger sized shields.
|sq2 = 12

|sq3 = 18
== Messaging ==
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{{PSMinfo
|description = You may have been struck by an elemental blade or ball spell, but you know that you can use your shield to mitigate their effects.
|mechanics = Reduces the damage dealt from elemental flares and ball spell explosions. Each additional rank provides for greater damage reduction, as do larger sized shields.
|additionalinfo =
=== Messaging ===


Protection against a retributive flare from a [[fire mage]]:
Protection against a retributive flare from a [[fire mage]]:
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You are stunned for 1 round!
You are stunned for 1 round!
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Revision as of 21:49, 28 January 2021

Block the Elements
Mnemonic [eblock]
Type Passive Buff
Available To Warriors, Paladins
Available In Shield Specializations
Rank Square
1 6  
2 12 
3 18 
4
5 -

Description

You may have been struck by an elemental blade or ball spell, but you know that you can use your shield to mitigate their effects.

Mechanics

Reduces the damage dealt from elemental flares and ball spell explosions. Each additional rank provides for greater damage reduction, as do larger sized shields.

Additional Information

Messaging

Protection against a retributive flare from a fire mage:

The fire mage looks upon you with utter hatred. Flames shoot from her eyes and engulf you!
You manage to block some of the elemental damage with your eonake scaled greatshield!
  ... 10 points of damage!
  Burst of flames to neck chars skin. Yuck!
  You are stunned for 1 round!