Critical Block

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Critical Block gives a percentage chance to double the damage reduction provided by your block (see Formulas:Block). It also increases the critical hit chance with the Shield Slam ability.

Rank table

Rank	Chance for Critical Block	Shield Slam Critical Increase
1	+ 10%	5%
2	+ 20%	10%
3	+ 30%	15%

Functionality

• When shields are being used, there are two separate calculations- the block percentage and the damage reduction. First, there is a calculation to see if a block occurs (similar to a parry/dodge). If a block occurs, then a separate calculation determines how much damage is reduced. Critical block increases the damge reduction by 30% at the maxiumum rank (30% chance to double the amount blocked = 1.3 times as much damage reduced).

• The increased critical strike chance with Shield Slam is self-explanatory. Clear synergy with Sword and Board.

Notes

• Both aspects of the talent work well with the warrior glyph Glyph of Blocking.

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