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]

Deflection is a notable passive skill that grants additional chance to block with a shield equipped. It also grants increased armour rating, evasion rating, and energy shield from equipped shields.^[1]

Version history

Version	Changes
1.3.0	Shield defences increased from 20% to 40%.
1.2.0	The area surrounding the Witch, Shadow and Ranger has been redesigned.
1.0.0	Several Notable Passives have been renamed.

References

↑ Mark_GGG (March 13, 2013). "Increased Shield Defenses?". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved July 19, 2013.

[Defences-1] Mark_GGG (March 13, 2013). "Increased Shield Defenses?". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved July 19, 2013.

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