Blocking

"Block" redirects here. For the passive skill, see Block (passive skill).

Blocking is a means of preventing damage from enemy attacks by fending with a shield, staff or dual wielded weapons after Evasion and Dodge has failed. The base chance to block when using a shield (22 to 33%) or a staff (12 to 18%) is determined by the base item type. When dual wielding, the base chance to block is 15% no matter which weapons are used. Usually only attacks can be blocked, but there are passives and unique items that apply a percentage of block chance to spells. The chance to block attacks and spells are both capped at 75%.

Mechanics

Blocking an attack prevents all damage and harmful effects including status ailments. Reflected damage can be blocked; however, blocking reflected damage will not trigger on-block effects.

Block has the following stats:

• +15% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding
• +75% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage
• +75% to maximum Chance to Block Spell Damage

The maximum block chance cap applies to both attacks and spells. However, certain unique items and Ascendancy class skills can raise or lower the maximum block chance.

Additional block chance can be gained from passive skills, items, and the Tempest Shield skill. Attack block and spell block chance are often granted separately, with attack block being more common.

The Gladiator Ascendancy skill Versatile Combatant changes your spell block to be equal to your attack block chance instead.

The attack must be a hit in order to be blocked. Therefore, block does not work against damage over time.

Block duration

"Block Recovery" redirects here. For the passive skill, see Block Recovery (passive skill).

When an attack is blocked, the game also calculates if the attack would have caused a stun were it not blocked. If it would have caused a stun, the blocking animation is played, stunning you briefly. If it would not have caused a stun, then you get a "free" block with no animation. Faster Block and Stun Recovery and Increased Block Recovery modifiers reduce the length of the blocking animation.

The following formula is the complete calculation for the duration of the blocking animation (in milliseconds). If you cannot be stunned, the block animation will never play.

$\color[RGB]{163,141,109} \begin{align} \text{Block Duration} & = { {350}\over{1 + \text{Block and Stun Recovery} + \text{Block Recovery} } } \end{align}$

Status ailments have no affect on your block chance, but being frozen will prevent the block animation from playing if it otherwise would, and chilled will make it take longer to play (since those two work by decreasing the speed at which your character plays animations).

On hit effects from skills like Glacial HammerGlacial HammerAttack, Melee, Strike, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 5 Mana
Attack Damage: (165-215)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (165-215)%Hits enemies, converting some of your physical damage to cold damage. If an enemy is frozen and is on less than one third life, they will shatter when hit by Glacial Hammer. If striking three times in a row, the third strike will freeze enemies more easily. Requires a Mace, Sceptre or Staff.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent2% increased Duration of Cold Ailments0.5% increased Attack Speed1% increased Area of EffectDeals (165-269)% of Base Attack Damage
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage
25% chance to Freeze enemies
35% increased Duration of Cold Ailments
(10-29)% increased Effect of Cold Ailments
+(2-4) to Melee Strike Range
Every third successive strike Freezes enemies as though dealing (200-390)% more Damage
Adds (2-75) to (3-113) Cold Damage against Chilled EnemiesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. and Viper StrikeViper StrikeAttack, Duration, Melee, Strike, Chaos
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 5 Mana
Attack Damage: (90-135)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (90-135)%Hits enemies, adding some of your physical damage as chaos damage and inflicting poison which will be affected by modifiers to skill duration. If dual wielding, will strike with both weapons. Requires a claw, dagger or sword.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4Phantasmal0.5% increased Attack Speed
0.5% increased Poison Duration1% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage1% increased Chaos Damage0.5% chance to also Poison a nearby Enemy when you inflict PoisonDeals (90-135)% of Base Attack Damage
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
60% chance to Poison on Hit
Base duration is 4 seconds
(5-169) to (7-254) Added Chaos Damage
Each Weapon Hits separately if Dual Wielding, dealing 20% less Damage
30% Less Attack Speed if Dual Wielding
+(0-2) to Melee Strike RangePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. will still apply because block doesn't prevent a successful hit. However, skill effects based on damage like PuncturePunctureAttack, Projectile, Duration, Melee, Strike, Physical, Bow
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 6 Mana
Attack Speed: 70% of base
Attack Damage: (134-164)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (135-165)%Punctures enemies, causing a bleeding debuff, which will be affected by modifiers to skill duration. Puncture works with bows, daggers, claws or swords.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4PhantasmalBleeding inflicted by this Skill deals Damage 0.5% fasterProjectiles Pierce 0.1 additional TargetsMelee Strikes target 0.1 additional nearby Enemies0.5% chance to Maim on HitDeals (134.74-164.56)% of Base Attack Damage
Base duration is 8 seconds
(3-75) to (4-113) Added Attack Physical Damage
(30-49)% more Damage with Bleeding
Causes Bleeding
+(0-2) to Melee Strike RangePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. are essentially blocked.

Block Chance against Projectiles

Any modifier that has X% additional Block Chance against Projectiles will apply to projectile attacks and can be made to also apply to projectile spells with the appropriate X% of Block Chance applied to Spells statistics.

Reducing Block chance

Block chance can be reduced with modifiers such as #% reduced Enemy Block Chance and the gem .

Miscellaneous

The Brine King Major Pantheon power provides the unique modifier You cannot be Stunned if you've been Stunned or Blocked a Stunning Hit in the past 2 seconds. The Soul of the Brine King can be upgraded with the soul of The Eroding One in Cavern Map to grant an additional 30% increased Stun and Block Recovery.

Modifiers on Items

All shields

Modifier Name	Modifier Effect	Item Level	Affix Type
of Intercepting	+1% to +3% Chance to Block	10	Suffix
of Intercepting (Haku's)	+2% to +3% Chance to Block	30	Suffix
of Walling	+4% to +6% Chance to Block	58	Suffix
Wailing Essence of Loathing	+1% to +2% Chance to Block		Suffix
Screaming Essence of Loathing	+3% to +4% Chance to Block		Suffix
Shrieking Essence of Loathing	+5% to +6% Chance to Block		Suffix
Deafening Essence of Loathing	+7% to +8% Chance to Block		Suffix

Pure Armour Shields Only

Modifier Name	Modifier Effect	Item Level	Affix Type
Reliable	25% to 30% increased Armour and +2% Chance to Block	45	Prefix
Unfailing	31% to 36% increased Armour and +3% Chance to Block	78	Prefix

Intelligence Shields

Modifier Name	Modifier Effect	Item Level	Affix Type
of Redirection	4 to 12 Mana gained when you Block	15	Suffix
of Transformation	13 to 21 Mana gained when you Block	32	Suffix
of Conservation	22 to 30 Mana gained when you Block	58	Suffix
of Utilisation	31 to 39 Mana gained when you Block	75	Suffix
of the Barrier	+1% to 3% Chance to Block Spells	30	Suffix
of the Bulwark	+4% to 6% Chance to Block Spells	60	Suffix

Strength Shields

Modifier Name	Modifier Effect	Item Level	Affix Type
of Deflection	1% to 2% additional Block Chance against Projectiles	8	Suffix
of Protection	3% to 4% additional Block Chance against Projectiles	19	Suffix
of Cover	5% to 6% additional Block Chance against Projectiles	30	Suffix
of Asylum	7% to 8% additional Block Chance against Projectiles	55	Suffix
of Refuge	9% to 10% additional Block Chance against Projectiles	70	Suffix
of Sanctuary	11% to 12% additional Block Chance against Projectiles	81	Suffix
of Repairing	5 to 15 Life gained when you Block	11	Suffix
of Resurgence	16 to 25 Life gained when you Block	22	Suffix
of Renewal	26 to 40 Life gained when you Block	36	Suffix
of Revival	41 to 60 Life gained when you Block	48	Suffix
of Rebounding	61 to 85 Life gained when you Block	60	Suffix
of Revitalization	86 to 100 Life gained when you Block	75	Suffix

Essence-exclusive mods

Essence Name	Modifier Effect	Affix Type
Essence of Delirium	Shield: Recover 2% of your maximum Mana when you Block	Suffix
Essence of Horror	Shield: Chill nearby Enemies for 1 second on Block	Suffix
Essence of Hysteria	Shield: Adds 40 to 80 Fire Damage if you've Blocked Recently	Suffix
Essence of Insanity	Shield: 10% chance to gain a Power Charge on Block	Suffix

Active skill gems

Main page: List of block related skill gems

Related base stats

The following active skill gems have stats related to block:

Skill gem
RiposteRiposteTrigger, Attack, Melee, Strike, Physical Level: (1-20) Cooldown Time: 0.80 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Attack Damage: (160-230)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (160-230)%Perform a deadly counter-attack when you block. Uses both weapons while you're dual wielding.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent1% increased Damage1% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate1% chance to gain Onslaught for 4 seconds on HitDeals (160-230)% of Base Attack Damage Trigger this Skill when you Block (2-56) to (3-85) Added Attack Physical Damage You cannot use this Attack directly +(0-2) to Melee Strike RangePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A		N/A	1
Shattering SteelShattering SteelAttack, Projectile, AoE, Physical Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-9) Mana Attack Speed: 85% of baseRequires Level 12Swing an Axe or Sword, consuming Steel Shards to gain a Steel Ward that protects you for a duration, and fire projectiles which shatter on impact or soon after being launched, dealing area damage in front of where they shatter. Steel Shards are gained with the Call of Steel Skill.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4Phantasmal1% increased Impale Effect0.5% increased Area of Effect 1% increased Projectile SpeedFires an additional Projectile1.5% increased Projectile SpeedDeals (100-127.4)% of Base Attack Damage Base duration is 5 seconds 40% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit Fires 2 additional Projectiles Projectiles deal up to 100% more Damage with Hits and Ailments per Steel Shard consumed at the start of their movement, lowering this bonus as they travel farther (8-113) to (12-169) Added Attack Physical Damage Consumes up to 2 Steel Shards Gain a Steel Ward if you have at least 2 Steel Shards, up to a maximum of 6 Each Steel Ward grants +4% Chance to Block Projectile Attack Damage If you have no Steel Shards, only Fires 1 ProjectilePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.			N/A	12
Bone OfferingBone OfferingMinion, Spell, Duration Level: (1-20) Cost: (16-33) Mana Cast Time: 1.00 secRequires Level 12Consumes a corpse, granting all of your minions the power to block both attacks and spells. The skill consumes other nearby corpses, increasing the duration for each corpse consumed.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentGrants Minions 0.5% increased Cast Speed2% less Skill Effect Duration Minions recover 5 Life when they BlockGrants Minions +0.1% Chance to Block Attack Damage Grants Minions +0.1% Chance to Block Spell DamageBase duration is 5 seconds Grants Minions +(25-35)% Chance to Block Attack Damage Grants Minions +(25-34)% Chance to Block Spell Damage Additional 1 seconds Base Duration per extra corpse Consumed Minions recover (11-594) Life when they BlockPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A		12
Tempest ShieldTempest ShieldSpell, Lightning, Chaining, Duration Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-16) Mana Cast Time: 0.25 sec Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 60%Requires Level 16Enchants your shield with the power of storms, which lashes out to deal arcing lightning damage to attackers when you block them. Blocking refreshes the duration of Tempest Shield.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent1% increased Lightning DamageChains +0.1 Times +0.05% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a ShieldDeals (24-284) to (36-426) Lightning Damage +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield Chains +1 Times Base duration is 12 seconds +3% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a ShieldPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A		16
ReckoningReckoningTrigger, Attack, AoE, Physical, Melee Level: (1-20) Cooldown Time: 0.40 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Attack Damage: (115-175)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (115-175)%Perform a swift counter-attack against enemies in a cone shape when you block with your shield.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4Phantasmal0.5% increased Area of Effect2% chance to Debilitate Enemies for 1 second on Hit1% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate1% increased DamageDeals (115-175)% of Base Attack Damage Trigger this Skill when you Block (2-56) to (3-85) Added Attack Physical Damage You cannot use this Attack directlyPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A	N/A	1

Related quality stats

The following active skill gems have quality stats related to block:

Skill gem
Bone OfferingBone OfferingMinion, Spell, Duration Level: (1-20) Cost: (16-33) Mana Cast Time: 1.00 secRequires Level 12Consumes a corpse, granting all of your minions the power to block both attacks and spells. The skill consumes other nearby corpses, increasing the duration for each corpse consumed.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentGrants Minions 0.5% increased Cast Speed2% less Skill Effect Duration Minions recover 5 Life when they BlockGrants Minions +0.1% Chance to Block Attack Damage Grants Minions +0.1% Chance to Block Spell DamageBase duration is 5 seconds Grants Minions +(25-35)% Chance to Block Attack Damage Grants Minions +(25-34)% Chance to Block Spell Damage Additional 1 seconds Base Duration per extra corpse Consumed Minions recover (11-594) Life when they BlockPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A		12
Tempest ShieldTempest ShieldSpell, Lightning, Chaining, Duration Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-16) Mana Cast Time: 0.25 sec Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 60%Requires Level 16Enchants your shield with the power of storms, which lashes out to deal arcing lightning damage to attackers when you block them. Blocking refreshes the duration of Tempest Shield.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent1% increased Lightning DamageChains +0.1 Times +0.05% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a ShieldDeals (24-284) to (36-426) Lightning Damage +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield Chains +1 Times Base duration is 12 seconds +3% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a ShieldPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A		16

Support skill gems

Main page: List of block related skill gems

Related base stats

The following support skill gems have stats related to block:

Skill gem
Block Chance Reduction SupportBlock Chance Reduction SupportSupport, Duration Icon: B Level: (1-20)Requires Level 18Supports any skill that hits enemies.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2AnomalousSupported Skills have 0.25% reduced Enemy Block ChanceSupported Skills have 2% increased Overpowered EffectEnemies have -(10-20)% chance to Block Attack or Spell Damage from Supported Skills Enemies have -(20-29)% chance to Dodge Attack or Spell Hits from Supported Skills Supported Skills inflict Overpowered for 4 seconds when Blocked Overpowered applies -5% chance to Block Attack and Spell DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Active Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A			18

Related quality stats

The following support skill gems have quality stats related to block:

Skill gem
Block Chance Reduction SupportBlock Chance Reduction SupportSupport, Duration Icon: B Level: (1-20)Requires Level 18Supports any skill that hits enemies.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2AnomalousSupported Skills have 0.25% reduced Enemy Block ChanceSupported Skills have 2% increased Overpowered EffectEnemies have -(10-20)% chance to Block Attack or Spell Damage from Supported Skills Enemies have -(20-29)% chance to Dodge Attack or Spell Hits from Supported Skills Supported Skills inflict Overpowered for 4 seconds when Blocked Overpowered applies -5% chance to Block Attack and Spell DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Active Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A			18
Meat Shield SupportMeat Shield SupportSupport, Minion Icon: v Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 31Supports skills which create Minions.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentMinions from Supported Skills have 0.25% additional Physical Damage ReductionMinions from Supported Skills deal 0.25% more Damage to Enemies that are Near youMinions from Supported Skills have +0.4% Chance to Block Attack DamageMinions from Supported Skills take (15-24)% less Damage Minions from Supported Skills deal (20-30)% more Damage to Enemies that are Near you Minions from Supported Skills have 20% chance to Taunt on Hit Supported Skills have (10-29)% increased Minion Movement Speed Minions from Supported Skills are DefensiveThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Active Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A		31

Related Unique Items

A number of unique items give bonuses to block, either by directly granting additional block chance, or indirectly by enhancing it in various ways. Note: Only unique items with explicit block-related mods are listed here. Of course, all shields and staffs have implicit chance to block and they also apply on uniques, but they are not shown here.

Additional Block Chance

Item		Stats
Reckless DefenceReckless Defence Cobalt Jewel+(2-4)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(2-4)% Chance to Block Attack Damage Hits have (140-200)% increased Critical Strike Chance against youThere's no motivation for genius quite like desperation.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	1	+(2-4)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(2-4)% Chance to Block Attack Damage Hits have (140-200)% increased Critical Strike Chance against you
Replica Reckless DefenceReplica Reckless Defence Cobalt Jewel+(2-4)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(2-4)% Chance to Block Attack Damage +10% chance to be Frozen, Shocked and Ignited"Prototype #298 must be contained in a non-conductive glass box at all times."Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	1	+(2-4)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(2-4)% Chance to Block Attack Damage +10% chance to be Frozen, Shocked and Ignited
Gifts from AboveGifts from Above Diamond RingRequires Level 28(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceTrigger Level 10 Consecrate when you deal a Critical Strike (30-35)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance (10-15)% increased Light Radius (40-50)% increased Rarity of Items Dropped by Enemies killed with a Critical Strike 50% increased Damage while on Consecrated Ground +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while on Consecrated GroundGod blesses those who bless themselves.	28	(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceTrigger Level 10 Consecrate when you deal a Critical Strike (30-35)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance (10-15)% increased Light Radius (40-50)% increased Rarity of Items Dropped by Enemies killed with a Critical Strike 50% increased Damage while on Consecrated Ground +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while on Consecrated Ground
Atziri's MirrorAtziri's Mirror Golden BucklerQuality: +20% Chance to Block: 25% Evasion: (930-992) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 54, 130 Dex6% increased Movement Speed+(40-60) to Intelligence (180-200)% increased Evasion Rating +(20-30)% to all Elemental Resistances 50% reduced Duration of Curses on you Hex Reflection +10% Chance to Block Attack Damage while not Cursed +20% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Cursed"As long as I see death in my mirror, so will Wraeclast." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	54	6% increased Movement Speed+(40-60) to Intelligence (180-200)% increased Evasion Rating +(20-30)% to all Elemental Resistances 50% reduced Duration of Curses on you Hex Reflection +10% Chance to Block Attack Damage while not Cursed +20% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Cursed
Craiceann's ChitinCraiceann's Chitin Magistrate CrownQuality: +20% Armour: (416-480) Energy Shield: (80-93)Requires Level 58, 64 Str, 64 Int(4-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (140-180)% increased Armour and Energy Shield (4-7)% increased maximum Life Cannot lose Crab Barriers if you have lost Crab Barriers Recently +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while you have at least 5 Crab Barriers +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while you have at least 10 Crab BarriersWhen the rains come, we cower beneath shelter. The First of the Deep teaches us that we should seek no shelter but ourselves.	58	(4-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (140-180)% increased Armour and Energy Shield (4-7)% increased maximum Life Cannot lose Crab Barriers if you have lost Crab Barriers Recently +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while you have at least 5 Crab Barriers +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while you have at least 10 Crab Barriers

Additional Block Chance while Dual Wielding

Item		Stats
Replica Ungil's GaucheReplica Ungil's Gauche Boot KnifeRune Dagger Quality: +20% Physical Damage: 9.6-40.8 Critical Strike Chance: 6.30% Attacks per Second: 1.59 Weapon Range: 10Requires Level 20, 31 Dex, 45 Int30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +(10-20) to Dexterity 10% increased Attack Speed 50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance Chill Attackers for 4 seconds on Block Shock Attackers for 4 seconds on Block"Recommend further production of Prototype #122. It makes an ideal weapon for our suppression troops and guards."	20	30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +(10-20) to Dexterity 10% increased Attack Speed 50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance Chill Attackers for 4 seconds on Block Shock Attackers for 4 seconds on Block
Ungil's GaucheUngil's Gauche Boot KnifeRune Dagger Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (16-17.6) to (68-74.8) Elemental Damage: 3-30 Critical Strike Chance: 6.30% Attacks per Second: 1.59 Weapon Range: 10Requires Level 20, 31 Dex, 45 Int30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+12% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +(10-20) to Dexterity (80-100)% increased Physical Damage Adds 3 to 30 Lightning Damage 10% increased Attack Speed 50% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceUnwieldy and garish became graceful and deadly in Ungil's nimble hands.	20	30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+12% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +(10-20) to Dexterity (80-100)% increased Physical Damage Adds 3 to 30 Lightning Damage 10% increased Attack Speed 50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
Prismatic EclipsePrismatic Eclipse Twilight BladeOne Handed Sword Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (108-120) to (188.4-199.2) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 53, 91 Str, 91 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Adds (60-70) to (71-80) Physical Damage 25% increased Global Physical Damage with Weapons per Red Socket 12% increased Global Attack Speed per Green Socket 0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket +2 to Melee Strike Range per White Socket"A raging Solaris seared and contorted the orb's surface. A despairing Lunaris filled the scars with her tears. Yet Viridi remained, trapped within, forever more." - Azmerian Creation Myth	53	40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Adds (60-70) to (71-80) Physical Damage 25% increased Global Physical Damage with Weapons per Red Socket 12% increased Global Attack Speed per Green Socket 0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket +2 to Melee Strike Range per White Socket
Replica Wings of EntropyReplica Wings of Entropy Ezomyte AxeTwo Handed Axe Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (156.6-174) to (235.8-262) Critical Strike Chance: 5.70% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 62, 140 Str, 86 Dex(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage (50-70)% more Main Hand attack speed +(8-10)% to Off Hand Critical Strike Chance Counts as Dual Wielding"The remarkable imbalance of Prototype #848 leads to uncommon power or speed when striking."	62	(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage (50-70)% more Main Hand attack speed +(8-10)% to Off Hand Critical Strike Chance Counts as Dual Wielding
Wings of EntropyWings of Entropy Ezomyte AxeTwo Handed Axe Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (156.6-174) to (235.8-262) Critical Strike Chance: 5.70% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 62, 140 Str, 86 Dex(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Fire Damage in Main Hand Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Chaos Damage in Off Hand Counts as Dual WieldingFire and Anarchy are the most reliable agents of change.	62	(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Fire Damage in Main Hand Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Chaos Damage in Off Hand Counts as Dual Wielding
Mark of the Doubting KnightMark of the Doubting Knight Platinum KrisRune Dagger Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (88.8-93.6) to (351.5-370.5) Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: 1.08 Weapon Range: 10Requires Level 64, 76 Dex, 149 Int50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (250-270)% increased Physical Damage 10% reduced Attack Speed +(6-10)% to all Elemental Resistances 50% chance to Cause Bleeding on Critical Strike 50% chance to Cause Poison on Critical StrikeNothing is pure. Slice open the Innocent And spill a thousand Sins.	64	50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (250-270)% increased Physical Damage 10% reduced Attack Speed +(6-10)% to all Elemental Resistances 50% chance to Cause Bleeding on Critical Strike 50% chance to Cause Poison on Critical Strike
Essentia SanguisEssentia Sanguis Vaal ClawClaw Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (75.4-87) to (197.6-228) Elemental Damage: 1-200 Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: (1.56-1.69) Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 66, 95 Dex, 131 Int2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Claws (140-180)% increased Physical Damage Adds 1 to 200 Lightning Damage (20-30)% increased Attack Speed +(30-40) to maximum Energy Shield 50% reduced Maximum Recovery per Energy Shield Leech Energy Shield Leech Effects from Attacks are not removed at Full Energy Shield Ghost ReaverThe darkest clouds clashed and coupled, giving birth to four lightning children of hate.	66	2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Claws (140-180)% increased Physical Damage Adds 1 to 200 Lightning Damage (20-30)% increased Attack Speed +(30-40) to maximum Energy Shield 50% reduced Maximum Recovery per Energy Shield Leech Energy Shield Leech Effects from Attacks are not removed at Full Energy Shield Ghost Reaver
Rigwald's CommandRigwald's Command Midnight BladeOne Handed Sword Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (114-138) to (298.8-334.8) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 68, 113 Str, 113 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+10% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Adds (60-80) to (150-180) Physical Damage +(350-400) to Accuracy Rating +1% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Bleeding per Rage while wielding an AxeFear not death. Turn to him, face him. And smile as he sinks his teeth into the throats of our oppressors.	68	40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+10% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Adds (60-80) to (150-180) Physical Damage +(350-400) to Accuracy Rating +1% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Bleeding per Rage while wielding an Axe

Additional Spell Block Chance

Item		Stats
Stone of LazhwarStone of Lazhwar Lapis AmuletRequires Level 5+(20-30) to Intelligence(12-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (10-15)% increased Cast Speed +(30-50) to maximum ManaYou are slow, foolish and ignorant. I am not.	5	+(20-30) to Intelligence(12-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (10-15)% increased Cast Speed +(30-50) to maximum Mana
RearguardRearguard Broadhead Arrow QuiverRequires Level 28Adds 6 to 12 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks(20-24)% Chance to Block Attack Damage (12-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(400-450) to Armour (20-30)% increased Projectile Speed 50% increased Stun and Block Recovery (15-20)% increased Projectile Damage"It's a rare man that has eyes in the back of his head." - Kiravi, Vaal Archer	28	Adds 6 to 12 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks(20-24)% Chance to Block Attack Damage (12-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(400-450) to Armour (20-30)% increased Projectile Speed 50% increased Stun and Block Recovery (15-20)% increased Projectile Damage
Sentari's AnswerSentari's Answer Brass Spirit ShieldQuality: +20% Chance to Block: 30% Energy Shield: 39 Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 33, 82 Int10% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(20-30) to Intelligence (4-8)% increased Quantity of Items found +5% Chance to Block Curse Enemies with Punishment when you Block their Melee Damage, with 60% increased Effect and ignoring Curse Limit Curse Enemies with Temporal Chains when you Block their Projectile Attack Damage, with 60% increased Effect and ignoring Curse Limit Curse Enemies with Elemental Weakness when you Block their Spell Damage, with 60% increased Effect and ignoring Curse LimitOpen your eyes and you will see the cracks in your enemy's walls. Open your mind and you will see the cracks in your enemy's plans.	33	10% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(20-30) to Intelligence (4-8)% increased Quantity of Items found +5% Chance to Block Curse Enemies with Punishment when you Block their Melee Damage, with 60% increased Effect and ignoring Curse Limit Curse Enemies with Temporal Chains when you Block their Projectile Attack Damage, with 60% increased Effect and ignoring Curse Limit Curse Enemies with Elemental Weakness when you Block their Spell Damage, with 60% increased Effect and ignoring Curse Limit
Emperor's VigilanceEmperor's Vigilance Steel Kite ShieldQuality: +20% Chance to Block: 26% Armour: (613-759) Energy Shield: (121-150) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 46, 60 Str, 60 Int(16-22)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (300-400)% increased Armour and Energy Shield (10-15)% increased maximum Life Cannot Block while you have no Energy Shield Damage from Blocked Hits cannot bypass Energy Shield Damage from Unblocked hits always bypasses Energy Shield Glancing BlowsChitus' success stemmed from his cunning, taking calculated risks so that greater dangers could be averted.	46	(16-22)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (300-400)% increased Armour and Energy Shield (10-15)% increased maximum Life Cannot Block while you have no Energy Shield Damage from Blocked Hits cannot bypass Energy Shield Damage from Unblocked hits always bypasses Energy Shield Glancing Blows
Great Old One's WardGreat Old One's Ward Corrugated BucklerQuality: +20% Chance to Block: 27% Evasion: 226 Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 46, 112 Dex3% increased Movement Speed(8-12)% Chance to Block Spell Damage Adds (8-12) to (15-20) Physical Damage to Attacks (6-10)% increased Attack Speed +(50-70) to maximum LifeThe horrors we've encountered are nothing compared to the horrors we haven't.	46	3% increased Movement Speed(8-12)% Chance to Block Spell Damage Adds (8-12) to (15-20) Physical Damage to Attacks (6-10)% increased Attack Speed +(50-70) to maximum Life
RainbowstrideRainbowstride Conjurer BootsQuality: +20% Energy Shield: (88-102)Requires Level 53, 94 Int(4-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (140-180)% increased Energy Shield +(40-60) to maximum Mana +20% to all Elemental Resistances 25% increased Movement Speed"They say that you should take life's troubles in your stride. Some men have a longer stride than others." - Gaius Sentari	53	(4-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (140-180)% increased Energy Shield +(40-60) to maximum Mana +20% to all Elemental Resistances 25% increased Movement Speed
Craiceann's ChitinCraiceann's Chitin Magistrate CrownQuality: +20% Armour: (416-480) Energy Shield: (80-93)Requires Level 58, 64 Str, 64 Int(4-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (140-180)% increased Armour and Energy Shield (4-7)% increased maximum Life Cannot lose Crab Barriers if you have lost Crab Barriers Recently +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while you have at least 5 Crab Barriers +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while you have at least 10 Crab BarriersWhen the rains come, we cower beneath shelter. The First of the Deep teaches us that we should seek no shelter but ourselves.	58	(4-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (140-180)% increased Armour and Energy Shield (4-7)% increased maximum Life Cannot lose Crab Barriers if you have lost Crab Barriers Recently +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while you have at least 5 Crab Barriers +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while you have at least 10 Crab Barriers
Saffell's FrameSaffell's Frame Branded Kite ShieldQuality: +20% Chance to Block: 24% Armour: 223 Energy Shield: 43 Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 59, 76 Str, 76 Int+4% to all Elemental Resistances(15-20)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (20-30)% increased Spell Damage +10% to all Elemental Resistances +4% to all maximum Resistances Cannot Block AttacksA swift mind solves problems before they occur.	59	+4% to all Elemental Resistances(15-20)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (20-30)% increased Spell Damage +10% to all Elemental Resistances +4% to all maximum Resistances Cannot Block Attacks
Replica Wings of EntropyReplica Wings of Entropy Ezomyte AxeTwo Handed Axe Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (156.6-174) to (235.8-262) Critical Strike Chance: 5.70% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 62, 140 Str, 86 Dex(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage (50-70)% more Main Hand attack speed +(8-10)% to Off Hand Critical Strike Chance Counts as Dual Wielding"The remarkable imbalance of Prototype #848 leads to uncommon power or speed when striking."	62	(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage (50-70)% more Main Hand attack speed +(8-10)% to Off Hand Critical Strike Chance Counts as Dual Wielding
Wings of EntropyWings of Entropy Ezomyte AxeTwo Handed Axe Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (156.6-174) to (235.8-262) Critical Strike Chance: 5.70% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 62, 140 Str, 86 Dex(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Fire Damage in Main Hand Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Chaos Damage in Off Hand Counts as Dual WieldingFire and Anarchy are the most reliable agents of change.	62	(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Fire Damage in Main Hand Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Chaos Damage in Off Hand Counts as Dual Wielding
Rathpith GlobeRathpith Globe Titanium Spirit ShieldQuality: +20% Chance to Block: 25% Energy Shield: (153-179) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 68, 159 Int(10-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (120-160)% increased Energy Shield 10% increased maximum Life Sacrifice 4% of your Life when you Use or Trigger a Spell Skill 2% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells per 100 Player Maximum Life 2% increased Spell Damage per 100 Player Maximum LifeThe Vaal emptied their slaves of beating hearts, and left a mountain of twitching dead.	68	(10-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (120-160)% increased Energy Shield 10% increased maximum Life Sacrifice 4% of your Life when you Use or Trigger a Spell Skill 2% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells per 100 Player Maximum Life 2% increased Spell Damage per 100 Player Maximum Life

% of Block Chance applied to Spells

Item		Stats

Maximum Block Chance

Item		Stats
The AnvilThe Anvil Amber AmuletRequires Level 45+(20-30) to Strength8% Chance to Block Attack Damage 10% reduced Attack Speed 10% reduced Cast Speed +(400-500) to Armour +(34-48) Life gained when you Block +(18-24) Mana gained when you Block +3% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage Reflects 240 to 300 Physical Damage to Attackers on BlockForge your Perseverance on the Anvil of Faith.	45	+(20-30) to Strength8% Chance to Block Attack Damage 10% reduced Attack Speed 10% reduced Cast Speed +(400-500) to Armour +(34-48) Life gained when you Block +(18-24) Mana gained when you Block +3% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage Reflects 240 to 300 Physical Damage to Attackers on Block
Ahn's HeritageAhn's Heritage Colossal Tower ShieldQuality: +20% Chance to Block: 29% Armour: (1074-1390) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 67, 159 Str+(10-20) to maximum Life(50-100)% increased Armour +(60-80) to maximum Life -1 to Maximum Endurance Charges -10% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage +6% Chance to Block +2% to all maximum Resistances while you have no Endurance Charges You have Onslaught while at maximum Endurance Charges"It's not Karui, Azmeri or even Vaal in origin, but one thing is certain. It is very, very old." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 46	67	+(10-20) to maximum Life(50-100)% increased Armour +(60-80) to maximum Life -1 to Maximum Endurance Charges -10% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage +6% Chance to Block +2% to all maximum Resistances while you have no Endurance Charges You have Onslaught while at maximum Endurance Charges

ES/Life/Mana gained on Block

Item		Stats
The AnvilThe Anvil Amber AmuletRequires Level 45+(20-30) to Strength8% Chance to Block Attack Damage 10% reduced Attack Speed 10% reduced Cast Speed +(400-500) to Armour +(34-48) Life gained when you Block +(18-24) Mana gained when you Block +3% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage Reflects 240 to 300 Physical Damage to Attackers on BlockForge your Perseverance on the Anvil of Faith.	45	+(20-30) to Strength8% Chance to Block Attack Damage 10% reduced Attack Speed 10% reduced Cast Speed +(400-500) to Armour +(34-48) Life gained when you Block +(18-24) Mana gained when you Block +3% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage Reflects 240 to 300 Physical Damage to Attackers on Block
Aegis AuroraAegis Aurora Champion Kite ShieldQuality: +20% Chance to Block: 32% Armour: (903-1118) Energy Shield: (176-218) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 85 Str, 85 Int(300-400)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +10% to all Elemental Resistances +5% to maximum Cold Resistance +6% Chance to Block Replenishes Energy Shield by 2% of Armour when you Block (10-20)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack SkillsBorn from the marriage of ice and sky, the aurora evokes both awe and power.	62	(300-400)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +10% to all Elemental Resistances +5% to maximum Cold Resistance +6% Chance to Block Replenishes Energy Shield by 2% of Armour when you Block (10-20)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills
The Immortal WillThe Immortal Will Archon Kite ShieldQuality: +20% Chance to Block: 27% Armour: 187 Energy Shield: 36 Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 68, 85 Str, 85 Int+12% to all Elemental ResistancesGrants Summon Greater Harbinger of Focus Skill +(60-80) to maximum Life +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances +(30-50) Mana gained when you Block +5% Chance to Block Channelling Skills deal (50-70)% increased Damage	68	+12% to all Elemental ResistancesGrants Summon Greater Harbinger of Focus Skill +(60-80) to maximum Life +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances +(30-50) Mana gained when you Block +5% Chance to Block Channelling Skills deal (50-70)% increased Damage
The Unshattered WillThe Unshattered Will Archon Kite ShieldQuality: +20% Chance to Block: 27% Armour: 187 Energy Shield: 36 Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 68, 85 Str, 85 Int+12% to all Elemental ResistancesGrants Summon Harbinger of Focus Skill +(60-80) to maximum Life +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances +(30-50) Mana gained when you Block +5% Chance to Block Channelling Skills deal (50-70)% increased Damage	68	+12% to all Elemental ResistancesGrants Summon Harbinger of Focus Skill +(60-80) to maximum Life +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances +(30-50) Mana gained when you Block +5% Chance to Block Channelling Skills deal (50-70)% increased Damage

ES/Life/Mana recovered on Block

Item		Stats
The SurrenderThe Surrender Ezomyte Tower ShieldQuality: +20% Chance to Block: 30% Armour: (1305-1513) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 64, 159 Str+(30-40) to maximum LifeGrants Level 30 Reckoning Skill (130-170)% increased Armour +(65-80) to maximum Life Recover 250 Life when you Block +6% Chance to Block +1500 Armour if you've Blocked RecentlyOur hearts cry out but are silenced by our flesh and so we give up our flesh.	64	+(30-40) to maximum LifeGrants Level 30 Reckoning Skill (130-170)% increased Armour +(65-80) to maximum Life Recover 250 Life when you Block +6% Chance to Block +1500 Armour if you've Blocked Recently

Block during flask effect

Item		Stats
Replica Rumi's ConcoctionReplica Rumi's Concoction Granite FlaskLasts 0.40 Seconds Consumes 30 of 60 Charges on use +1500 to ArmourRequires Level 68You gain an Endurance Charge on use +(35-50)% Chance to Block Attack Damage during Flask effect +(20-30)% Chance to Block Spell Damage during Flask effect Petrified during Flask Effect 90% reduced Duration"The most terrifying split second of my life." - Researcher GravenRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	68	You gain an Endurance Charge on use +(35-50)% Chance to Block Attack Damage during Flask effect +(20-30)% Chance to Block Spell Damage during Flask effect Petrified during Flask Effect 90% reduced Duration
Rumi's ConcoctionRumi's Concoction Granite FlaskLasts 4.00 Seconds Consumes 30 of 60 Charges on use +1500 to ArmourRequires Level 68+(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage during Flask effect +(4-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage during Flask effect"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." -Rumi of the VaalRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	68	+(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage during Flask effect +(4-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage during Flask effect

Minion Block

Item		Stats
Fortress CovenantFortress Covenant Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1 Radius: MediumMinions deal (35-45)% increased Damage Minions have +(10-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage Minions have +(10-12)% Chance to Block Spell Damage Notable Passive Skills in Radius are Transformed to instead grant: Minions take 20% increased DamageForsake what you might have had. Command power beyond your potential.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	1	Minions deal (35-45)% increased Damage Minions have +(10-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage Minions have +(10-12)% Chance to Block Spell Damage Notable Passive Skills in Radius are Transformed to instead grant: Minions take 20% increased Damage
SkullheadSkullhead Secutor HelmQuality: +20% Armour: (176-196) Evasion: (176-196)Requires Level 36, 42 Str, 42 Dex(60-80)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +(50-70) to maximum Mana +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Minions have +10% Chance to Block Attack Damage Minions have +(300-350) to Armour Minions Regenerate 2% of Life per secondAll that was left of the Iron King was his bleached skull. Yet it was all the Iron King needed.	36	(60-80)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +(50-70) to maximum Mana +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Minions have +10% Chance to Block Attack Damage Minions have +(300-350) to Armour Minions Regenerate 2% of Life per second

Miscellaneous

• The AnticipationThe Anticipation
  Ezomyte Tower ShieldQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: 30%
  Armour: (1252-1461)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 64, 159 Str+(30-40) to maximum Life(120-160)% increased Armour
  +(50-70) to maximum Life
  +6% Chance to Block
  +1000 Armour if you've Blocked Recently
  Permanently Intimidate Enemies on BlockWe are within her reach,
  and when the time is right,
  she will reach into us.
  
  This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Uul-Netol
• The Blood ThornThe Blood Thorn
  Gnarled BranchStaff
  Quality: +20%
  Physical Damage: 19.8-41.8
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
  Attacks per Second: (1.37-1.43)
  Weapon Range: 13+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+12% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff
  100% increased Physical Damage
  (5-10)% increased Attack Speed
  Reflects (22-44) Physical Damage to Attackers on Block
  Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Block, with 20% increased Effect
  Level Requirement reduced by 100 (Hidden)Touch not the thorn, for only blood and pain await.
• The Blue NightmareThe Blue Nightmare
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1
  Radius: LargeGain 5% of Lightning Damage as Extra Chaos Damage
  Passives granting Lightning Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius
  also grant Chance to Block Spell Damage at 35% of its value
  Passives granting Lightning Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius
  also grant an equal chance to gain a Power Charge on KillWe swell and flood
  and drown the undeserving beneath our might.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• The Brass DomeThe Brass Dome
  Gladiator PlateQuality: +20%
  Armour: (5313-5682)
  Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 65, 177 Str30% reduced Chance to Block Attack and Spell Damage
  (600-650)% increased Armour
  10% reduced Movement Speed
  50% increased Shock Duration on you
  Take no Extra Damage from Critical StrikesThe turtle's shell one day becomes its tomb.
• The Bringer of RainThe Bringer of Rain
  Nightmare BascinetQuality: +20%
  Armour: (518-680)
  Evasion: (745-978)Requires Level 67, 62 Str, 85 DexSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 18 Melee Physical Damage
  Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 18 Faster Attacks
  Socketed Gems are supported by Level 18 Blind
  6% Chance to Block Attack Damage
  Adds 20 to 30 Physical Damage to Attacks
  (200-300)% increased Armour and Evasion
  +(200-220) to maximum Life
  20% chance to gain an Endurance Charge when you Block
  Can't use Chest armour
  Extra gore"What lies beneath your feet?!"
  "Sacred ground, watered with tears of blood!"
• Broken FaithBroken Faith
  Archon Kite ShieldQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: 12%
  Armour: 187
  Energy Shield: 36
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 68, 85 Str, 85 Int+12% to all Elemental Resistances0.4% of Chaos Damage Leeched as Life
  -10% Chance to Block
  100% increased Global Armour while you have no Energy Shield
  You have Unholy Might while you have no Energy Shield
  Create Profane Ground instead of Consecrated GroundBe not blinded by the light.
• Chalice of HorrorsChalice of Horrors
  War BucklerQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: 31%
  Evasion: (217-246)
  Energy Shield: (60-84)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 29, 74 Dex9% increased Movement Speed+1 to Level of Socketed Curse Gems
  (30-50)% increased Evasion Rating
  +(50-70) to maximum Energy Shield
  +(40-50) to maximum Life
  +5% Chance to Block
  10% Chance to Cause Monster to Flee on Block
  Curse Skills have 100% increased Skill Effect DurationAn eye for an eye. A curse for a curse.
• Cybil's PawCybil's Paw
  Thresher ClawClaw
  Quality: +20%
  Physical Damage: 24-63.6
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.50%
  Attacks per Second: 1.30
  Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 37, 53 Dex, 77 Int+25 Life gained for each Enemy hit by Attacks(8-12)% increased Cast Speed
  +(30-40) to maximum Mana
  +(5-8) Life gained for each Enemy hit by your Spells
  8% increased Spell Damage per 5% Chance to Block Attack DamageTread lightly, lest their vigil find you.
  Speak softly, lest their reason fend you.
  Cut gently, lest their spirit haunt you.
• Daresso's CourageDaresso's Courage
  Baroque Round ShieldQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: (27%-30%)
  Armour: (268-292)
  Evasion: (268-292)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 54, 70 Str, 70 Dex120% increased Block Recovery+30% Chance to Block Spell Damage while on Low Life
  20% increased Global Physical Damage
  (100-120)% increased Armour and Evasion
  +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances
  +(3-6)% Chance to Block
  +20% Chance to Block Attack Damage if you have Blocked Spell Damage Recently
  +20% chance to Block Spell Damage if you have Blocked Attack Damage RecentlyBy tourney's end, Daresso bled and shivered.
  Yet even accursed treachery failed to steal the champion's victory.
• The Deep One's HideThe Deep One's Hide
  Studded Round ShieldQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: 26%
  Armour: (96-115)
  Evasion: (96-115)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 20, 28 Str, 28 Dex60% increased Block RecoveryAdds 4 to 8 Physical Damage to Attacks
  Adds 12 to 15 Cold Damage to Attacks
  (90-130)% increased Armour and Evasion
  +(30-50)% to Fire Resistance
  Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Block, with 20% increased EffectThe thicker the shell,
  the greater the beast that hunts it.
• DuskdawnDuskdawn
  Maelström StaffWarstaff
  Quality: +20%
  Physical Damage: 85.2-176.4
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.80%
  Attacks per Second: 1.25
  Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 64, 113 Str, 113 Int+25% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+10% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff
  (60-80)% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells
  Gain (10-20)% of Elemental Damage as Extra Chaos Damage
  +1% to Critical Strike Multiplier per 1% Chance to Block Attack Damage
  +60% to Critical Strike Multiplier if you've dealt a Non-Critical Strike Recently
  (120-150)% increased Spell Damage if you've dealt a Critical Strike Recently"The world is not simply black and white,
  it is not divided into good and evil.
  But black and white, good and evil, do exist,
  and we must know how to recognize them."
  - Archbishop Geofri
• Fortified LegionFortified Legion
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1Minions have (5-15)% increased maximum Life
  Minions Recover 2% of their Life when they BlockWhen you throw iron weapons against an iron wall
  you only make the wall grow thicker.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Light of LunarisLight of Lunaris
  Jingling Spirit ShieldQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: (29%-33%)
  Energy Shield: (142-172)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 28, 71 Int(10-15)% increased Spell DamageAdds (35-39) to (54-60) Cold Damage to Spells
  (60-80)% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells
  (475-600)% increased Energy Shield
  +(6-10)% Chance to Block
  +1% to Critical Strike Multiplier per 1% Chance to Block Attack Damage
  +25% to Critical Strike Multiplier if you've dealt a Non-Critical Strike RecentlyWithout night, there can be no day.
• Lightbane RaimentLightbane Raiment
  Ornate RingmailQuality: +20%
  Armour: (621-673)
  Energy Shield: (122-132)
  Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 47, 69 Str, 69 Int(120-140)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
  30% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
  Reflects 30 Chaos Damage to Melee Attackers
  25% reduced Light Radius
  100% chance to create Desecrated Ground when you Block
  Desecrated Ground deals 250 Chaos Damage per second (Hidden)
  Desecrated Ground has a radius of 16 (Hidden). . . and the Light faded and hope waned
  Zahndethus cast aside his faith
  and embraced the darkness.
• The Red NightmareThe Red Nightmare
  Crimson JewelLimited to: 1
  Radius: LargeGain 5% of Fire Damage as Extra Chaos Damage
  Passives granting Fire Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius
  also grant Chance to Block Attack Damage at 35% of its value
  Passives granting Fire Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius
  also grant an equal chance to gain an Endurance Charge on KillWe coagulate; a crimson shell
  that suffocates the unworthy.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Saffell's FrameSaffell's Frame
  Branded Kite ShieldQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: 24%
  Armour: 223
  Energy Shield: 43
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 59, 76 Str, 76 Int+4% to all Elemental Resistances(15-20)% Chance to Block Spell Damage
  (20-30)% increased Spell Damage
  +10% to all Elemental Resistances
  +4% to all maximum Resistances
  Cannot Block AttacksA swift mind solves problems before they occur.
• ScaevaScaeva
  GladiusOne Handed Sword
  Quality: +20%
  Physical Damage: (154.8-175.2) to (243.6-278.4)
  Critical Strike Chance: (5.75%-6.25%)
  Attacks per Second: 1.30
  Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 60, 113 Str, 113 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingAdds (75-92) to (125-154) Physical Damage
  (15-25)% increased Critical Strike Chance
  0.3% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life per Red Socket
  +10% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier per Green Socket
  0.3% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket
  8% increased Global Defences per White Socket
  (60-80)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance when in Main Hand
  +8% Chance to Block Attack Damage when in Off HandEven from the back rows,
  the whistling steel was mesmerising.
  They watched the dance in the arena dust, silent as the dead.
  A spell only broken by the spilling of blood.
• Sentari's AnswerSentari's Answer
  Brass Spirit ShieldQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: 30%
  Energy Shield: 39
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 33, 82 Int10% Chance to Block Spell Damage
  +(20-30) to Intelligence
  (4-8)% increased Quantity of Items found
  +5% Chance to Block
  Curse Enemies with Punishment when you Block their Melee Damage, with 60% increased Effect and ignoring Curse Limit
  Curse Enemies with Temporal Chains when you Block their Projectile Attack Damage, with 60% increased Effect and ignoring Curse Limit
  Curse Enemies with Elemental Weakness when you Block their Spell Damage, with 60% increased Effect and ignoring Curse LimitOpen your eyes and you will see the cracks in your enemy's walls.
  Open your mind and you will see the cracks in your enemy's plans.
• The SurrenderThe Surrender
  Ezomyte Tower ShieldQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: 30%
  Armour: (1305-1513)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 64, 159 Str+(30-40) to maximum LifeGrants Level 30 Reckoning Skill
  (130-170)% increased Armour
  +(65-80) to maximum Life
  Recover 250 Life when you Block
  +6% Chance to Block
  +1500 Armour if you've Blocked RecentlyOur hearts cry out
  but are silenced by our flesh
  and so we give up our flesh.
• Thirst for HorrorsThirst for Horrors
  War BucklerQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: 31%
  Evasion: (217-246)
  Energy Shield: (60-84)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 32, 74 Dex9% increased Movement Speed+1 to Level of Socketed Curse Gems
  (30-50)% increased Evasion Rating
  +(50-70) to maximum Energy Shield
  +(40-50) to maximum Life
  +5% Chance to Block
  10% Chance to Cause Monster to Flee on Block
  1% of Damage Leeched as Life against Cursed Enemies
  Curse Skills have 100% increased Skill Effect DurationWhat goes out must come in.
• Thousand Teeth TemuThousand Teeth Temu
  Vaal BucklerQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: 32%
  Evasion: (605-660)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 63, 159 Dex3% increased Movement Speed(100-120)% increased Evasion Rating
  +(70-90) to maximum Life
  0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
  +5% Chance to Block
  Reflects 1 to 1000 Physical Damage to Attackers on Block
  10% of Damage you Reflect to Enemies when Hit is gained as LifeCrimson burn'd the star of sadness,
  All was woe that seem'd but gladness.
• Titucius' SpanTitucius' Span
  Reinforced Tower ShieldQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: 23%
  Armour: (516-574)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 30, 76 Str+(10-20) to maximum Life(60-80)% increased Armour
  +(30-50) to maximum Life
  -(80-50) Physical Damage taken from Projectile Attacks
  200% increased Armour against Projectiles
  +25% Chance to Block Projectile Attack DamageA mighty bulwark, curved and strong
  A dauntless wall, against the throng
  All lance and arrow, knocked aside
  For rout of foe, for turn of tide.
• Veil of the NightVeil of the Night
  Great HelmetQuality: +20%
  Armour: 73
  Energy Shield: 15Requires Level 22, 27 Str, 27 Int(20-22)% increased Stun and Block Recovery
  40% reduced Light Radius
  Reflects 1 to (180-220) Lightning Damage to Attackers on Block
  (18-22)% increased Global Defences
  Elemental Resistances are ZeroThe seeds of greatness are planted in darkness,
  Watered by suffering,
  Tended by desperation,
  And bloom steel flowers of victory.
• Xirgil's CrankXirgil's Crank
  Coiled StaffWarstaff
  Quality: +20%
  Physical Damage: 32.4-68.4
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.20%
  Attacks per Second: 1.30
  Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 28, 43 Str, 43 Int+20% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+15% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff
  (60-80)% increased Spell Damage
  +(70-100) to maximum Energy Shield
  +1 to Level of all Spell Skill Gems
  Reflects 1 to 150 Lightning Damage to Melee Attackers
  20% chance for Energy Shield Recharge to start when you Block"Since one with knowledge of machines
  might be able to bring the labyrinth to a standstill,
  Izaro had us place many boobytrapped decoys.
  But I know which switch brings the monster down."
  - Xirgil, Trapbuilder's final words.
• Zahndethus' CassockZahndethus' Cassock
  Sage's RobeQuality: +20%
  Energy Shield: (181-199)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 37, 104 IntAdds 1 to 40 Lightning Damage to Attacks
  (125-150)% increased Energy Shield
  +(40-50)% to Chaos Resistance
  25% increased Light Radius
  100% chance to create Consecrated Ground when you Block
  Consecrated Ground regenerates 6% Life per second (Hidden)
  Consecrated Ground has a radius of 18 (Hidden)When dead men rise and darkness falls
  Only faith can be your walls
  Walls of Light, not of brick
  Twice as strong and twice as thick

Passive skills

There are passive skills that grant blocking bonuses.

Chance to block with shields

These passive skills grant additional chance to block with a shield equipped.

Name	Stats
Block Chance and Attack Damage with Shield	Attack Skills deal 8% increased Damage while holding a Shield +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield [1]
Shield Block	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield [1]
Shield Block and Block Recovery	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 30% increased Block Recovery [1] [2]
Shield Block and Defences	40% increased Defences from Equipped Shield +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield [1] +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 25% increased Defences from Equipped Shield [3] [4]
Shield Block and Shield Defences	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 40% increased Defences from Equipped Shield [1]
Shield Damage and Block	12% increased Physical Attack Damage while holding a Shield +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield Attack Skills deal 12% increased Damage with Ailments while holding a Shield [1] 10% increased Physical Attack Damage while holding a Shield +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage with Ailments while holding a Shield [2]
Shield Spell Damage and Block	8% increased Spell Damage while holding a Shield +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield [1] [2]
Aggressive Bastion	30% increased Physical Attack Damage while holding a Shield +4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield Attack Skills deal 30% increased Damage with Ailments while holding a Shield 5% chance to gain an Endurance Charge on Kill while holding a Shield [1]
Arcane Swiftness	5% increased Spell Damage per 5% Chance to Block Attack Damage +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 20% chance to Avoid being Stunned while holding a Shield 20% chance to Avoid Elemental Ailments while holding a Shield 5% increased Cast Speed while holding a Shield [1]
Command of Steel	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 1% increased Damage per 1% Chance to Block Attack Damage [1]
Defiance	Attack Skills deal 24% increased Damage while holding a Shield +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 40% increased Defences from Equipped Shield [1]
Deflection	+4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield +4% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield 40% increased Defences from Equipped Shield +8% Chance to Block Projectile Attack Damage [1]
Precise Interception	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 60% increased Defences from Equipped Shield Attack Skills deal 15% increased Damage while holding a Shield 6% increased Attack Speed while holding a Shield [1]
Sanctuary	+4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield +4% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield +12% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1]
Solidity	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield Attack Skills deal 20% increased Damage while holding a Shield +8% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1]
Testudo	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 60% increased Block Recovery Recover 20 Life when you Block 60% increased Defences from Equipped Shield [1]

Chance to block with shields or while dual wielding

These passive skills grant additional chance to block with a shield equipped or while dual wielding.

Name	Stats
Block and Block Recovery	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 20% increased Block Recovery [1] [2] [3]
Sword Damage and Block	Sword Attacks deal 12% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield [1] [2] [3]
Brutal Blade	Sword Attacks deal 20% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments 8% increased Attack Speed with Swords +4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block Attack Damage [1]
Weapon Artistry	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield +10 to Strength and Dexterity 10% increased Attack Speed [1]

Chance to block while dual wielding

These passive skills grant additional chance to block while dual wielding.

Name	Stats
Dual Wield Attack and Cast Speed and Block	3% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 3% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Dual Wield Attack Speed and Block	4% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1]
Dual Wield Damage and Block	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 8% increased Damage while Dual Wielding [1] Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage while Dual Wielding +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [3] [4] +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding 8% increased Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [3]
Aspect of the Panther	Attack Skills deal 15% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 6% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding 20% increased Evasion Rating [1]
Blade Barrier	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 24% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 50% increased Block Recovery [1]
Dervish	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 24% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 6% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Gemini	12% increased Accuracy Rating while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 16% increased Damage while Dual Wielding +4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding 6% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Mysticism	16% increased Spell Damage while Dual Wielding +4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +4% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding 10% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Block Spell Damage 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block Attack Damage [1]
Swagger	Attack Skills deal 20% increased Damage while Dual Wielding +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding 15% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block 15% chance to gain an Endurance Charge when you Block [1]

Chance to block with staves

These passive skills grant additional chance to block with a staff equipped.

Name	Stats
Staff Block, Attack and Cast Speed	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff +2% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff 3% increased Attack Speed with Staves 3% increased Cast Speed while wielding a Staff [1] [2]
Staff Damage, Stun Duration and Block	Staff Attacks deal 12% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff 10% increased Stun Duration with Staves on Enemies [1] Staff Attacks deal 12% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff 10% increased Stun Duration with Staves on Enemies [2]
Staff Spell Damage and Block	10% increased Spell Damage while wielding a Staff +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff [1]
Enigmatic Defence	15% increased Spell Damage while wielding a Staff +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff +5% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff 10% chance to gain Unholy Might on block for 3 seconds [1]
Steelwood Stance	Staff Attacks deal 30% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments 20% increased Armour +600 Armour if you've Blocked Recently +6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff [1]
Whirling Barrier	+6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff +6% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff 20% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Block [1]

Chance to block spells with shields

These passive skills grant additional chance to block spells with a shield equipped.

Name	Stats
Shield Spell Block and Block Recovery	+2% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield 40% increased Block Recovery [1]
Shield Spell Block and Elemental Resistances with a Shield	+2% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield +6% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1] [2]
Shield Spell Damage and Spell Block	10% increased Spell Damage while holding a Shield +3% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield [1] [2]
Arcane Guarding	60% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Shield 20% increased Spell Damage if you've Blocked Recently 15% increased Spell Damage while holding a Shield +6% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield [1]
Deflection	+4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield +4% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield 40% increased Defences from Equipped Shield +8% Chance to Block Projectile Attack Damage [1]
Sanctuary	+4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield +4% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield +12% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1]

Chance to block for minions

These passive skills grant additional chance to block for minions.

Name	Stats
Minion Life and Block	Minions have 10% increased maximum Life Minions have +10% Chance to Block Attack Damage [1]
Decay Ward	Minions have +10% Chance to Block Attack Damage Minions have +10% Chance to Block Spell Damage Minions Recover 2% of their Life when they Block [1]

Block recovery

These passive skills grant increased block recovery.

Name	Stats
Block and Block Recovery	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 20% increased Block Recovery [1] [2] [3]
Shield Block and Block Recovery	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 30% increased Block Recovery [1] [2]
Shield Spell Block and Block Recovery	+2% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield 40% increased Block Recovery [1]
Shield Spell Damage, Block Recovery and Energy Shield	10% increased Spell Damage while holding a Shield 40% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Shield 40% increased Block Recovery [1]
Blade Barrier	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 24% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 50% increased Block Recovery [1]
Testudo	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 60% increased Block Recovery Recover 20 Life when you Block 60% increased Defences from Equipped Shield [1]

Miscellaneous

Name	Stats
Dual Wield Spell Damage and Spell Block	10% increased Spell Damage while Dual Wielding +2% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding [1]
Mana and Spell Block	5% increased maximum Mana 2% Chance to Block Spell Damage [1]
Minion Life and Spell Block	Minions have 10% increased maximum Life Minions have +10% Chance to Block Spell Damage [1]
Staff Block, Attack and Cast Speed	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff +2% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff 3% increased Attack Speed with Staves 3% increased Cast Speed while wielding a Staff [1] [2]
Staff Spell Damage and Spell Block	10% increased Spell Damage while wielding a Staff +2% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff [1]
Arcane Guarding	60% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Shield 20% increased Spell Damage if you've Blocked Recently 15% increased Spell Damage while holding a Shield +6% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield [1]
Arcane Swiftness	5% increased Spell Damage per 5% Chance to Block Attack Damage +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 20% chance to Avoid being Stunned while holding a Shield 20% chance to Avoid Elemental Ailments while holding a Shield 5% increased Cast Speed while holding a Shield [1]
Brutal Blade	Sword Attacks deal 20% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments 8% increased Attack Speed with Swords +4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block Attack Damage [1]
Command of Steel	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 1% increased Damage per 1% Chance to Block Attack Damage [1]
Decay Ward	Minions have +10% Chance to Block Attack Damage Minions have +10% Chance to Block Spell Damage Minions Recover 2% of their Life when they Block [1]
Deflection	+4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield +4% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield 40% increased Defences from Equipped Shield +8% Chance to Block Projectile Attack Damage [1]
Enigmatic Defence	15% increased Spell Damage while wielding a Staff +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff +5% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff 10% chance to gain Unholy Might on block for 3 seconds [1]
Mystic Bulwark	15% increased maximum Mana 6% Chance to Block Spell Damage 1% increased Mana Regeneration Rate per 1% Chance to Block Spell Damage [1]
Mysticism	16% increased Spell Damage while Dual Wielding +4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +4% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding 10% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Block Spell Damage 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block Attack Damage [1]
Serpent Stance	40% increased Global Critical Strike Chance while wielding a Staff +30% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier while wielding a Staff +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage if you've dealt a Critical Strike Recently [1]
Steelwood Stance	Staff Attacks deal 30% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments 20% increased Armour +600 Armour if you've Blocked Recently +6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff [1]
Swagger	Attack Skills deal 20% increased Damage while Dual Wielding +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding 15% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block 15% chance to gain an Endurance Charge when you Block [1]
Testudo	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 60% increased Block Recovery Recover 20 Life when you Block 60% increased Defences from Equipped Shield [1]
Whirling Barrier	+6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff +6% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff 20% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Block [1]

Ascendancy skills

The following Ascendancy class skills are related to blocking:

Ascendancy Class	Name	Stats
Ascendant	Gladiator	15% Chance to Block Spell Damage +3% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage 25% more Damage with Bleeding 25% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit with Attacks 15% Chance to Block Attack Damage [1]
Gladiator	Attack Speed, Block Chance	4% increased Attack Speed +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage [1] [2] [3]
Gladiator	Painforged	+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage if you were Damaged by a Hit Recently Cannot be Stunned by Hits you Block Your Counterattacks deal Double Damage [1]
Gladiator	Versatile Combatant	Chance to Block Spell Damage is equal to Chance to Block Attack Damage Maximum Chance to Block Spell Damage is equal to Maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage [1]
Gladiator	Violent Retaliation	+4% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage 8% increased Physical Damage for each time you've Blocked in the past 10 seconds 80% increased Physical Damage if you've Blocked Damage from a Unique Enemy in the past 10 seconds +1% Chance to Block Attack Damage for each time you've Blocked in the past 10 seconds [1]
Guardian	Armour and Energy Shield, Block Chance	14% increased Armour 5% increased maximum Energy Shield +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage [1]
Guardian	Bastion of Hope	+50% Chance to Block Attack Damage for 2 seconds every 5 seconds If you've Blocked in the past 10 seconds, you and nearby Allies cannot be Stunned If you've Attacked Recently, you and nearby Allies have +10% Chance to Block Attack Damage If you've Cast a Spell Recently, you and nearby Allies have +10% Chance to Block Spell Damage [1]

Version history

Version	Changes
3.4.0	Chance to Block and Chance to Block Spells have been reworked. Now, there is simply Chance to Block Attack Damage and Chance to Block Spell Damage. Sources that previously caused some portion of your block chance to apply to spells now grant Chance to Block Spell Damage at a specific value and do not require other sources of block. Secondary damage can now be blocked, dodged, evaded, and spellblocked depending on its source.
1.3.0	Block chance has been reduced, replaced, or removed throughout the tree. Spell block in the Witch area has also been reduced slightly.