Block effect
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A block effect is the result of a successful block while under the influence of a skill. Typical effects can be beneficial to the user (e.g. removing conditions), negative for the foe (adding a condition or bonus damage), or come at a cost (e.g. damage to the spirit that help the user to block).
Skills with a block effect[edit]
- See also: List of blocking punishment skills
Icon | Name | Description | Prof. | Attribute | Campaign | |||||
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Auspicious Parry | Elite Stance. (8 seconds.) Blocks one attack. End effect: you gain 1...3...4 strike[s] of adrenaline. | 1 | 2 | Tactics | Factions | |||||
Bonetti's Defense | Stance. (5...10...11 seconds.) You have 75% chance to block. Gain 5 Energy for each melee attack blocked. Ends if you use a skill. | 8 | Tactics | Prophecies | ||||||
Burning Shield | Skill. (3...8...9 seconds.) Blocks the next attack skill against you. Inflicts Burning condition (1...5...6 second[s]) if it was a melee attack. No effect unless you are wielding a shield. | 5 | 20 | Leadership | Eye of the North | |||||
Deadly Riposte | Skill. (8 seconds). You block the next melee attack and your attacker takes 15...75...90 damage. Inflicts Bleeding condition. (3...21...25 seconds). No effect unless you have a sword equipped. | 5 | 10 | Tactics | Prophecies | |||||
Deflect Arrows | Stance. (1...5...6 second[s].) You have 75% chance to block attacks. Adjacent foes suffer Bleeding (5...13...15 seconds) when you block a projectile attack. | 5 | 12 | Tactics | Prophecies | |||||
Displacement | Binding Ritual. Creates a level 1...11...14 spirit (30...54...60 second lifespan). Non-spirit allies within range have 75% chance to block. Block effect: this spirit takes 60 damage. | 15 | ¾ | 45 | Communing | Factions | ||||
Distortion | Stance. (1...4...5 second[s].) You have 75% chance to block. Block cost: you lose 2 Energy or Distortion ends. | 5 | 8 | Illusion Magic | Prophecies | |||||
Flashing Blades | Elite Stance. (5...25...30 seconds.) You have 75% chance to block while attacking. Block effect: 5...17...20 damage to your attacker. | 10 | 30 | Dagger Mastery | Factions | |||||
Gladiator's Defense | Elite Stance. (5...10...11 seconds.) You have 75% chance to block. Your attacker takes 5...29...35 damage whenever you block a melee attack this way. | 5 | 30 | Tactics | Prophecies | |||||
Magnetic Aura | Enchantment Spell. (1...4...5 second[s].) Block the next attack against you and reflect 10...42...50 damage to the attacker. If you are Overcast, enchant party members in earshot. | 10 | 1 | 12 | Earth Magic | Prophecies | ||||
Riposte | Skill. (8 seconds). You block the next melee attack and your attacker takes 20...68...80 damage. No effect unless you have a sword equipped. | 4 | Tactics | Prophecies | ||||||
Shield Bash | Skill. (5...10...11 seconds.) You block the next attack skill. Causes knock-down and +15 second recharge if it was a melee skill. No effect unless you are wielding a shield. | 5 | 20 | Strength | Core | |||||
Shield Guardian | Enchantment Spell. (1...3...4 second[s]). Party members in earshot have a 75% chance to block attacks. Block effect: Allies in earshot are healed for 10...34...40, and Shield Guardian ends. | 5 | 1½ | 20 | Protection Prayers | Factions | ||||
Shield of Force | Flash Enchantment Spell. (1...13...16 second[s].) Blocks the next 1 attack against you. Knocks down and inflicts Weakness (5...17...20 seconds) on all adjacent attacking foes. | 10 | 12 | Earth Prayers | Eye of the North | |||||
Soldier's Defense | Stance. (1...5...6 second[s].) You have 75% chance to block while under the effects of a shout or chant. Block effect: gain 1 adrenaline. | 5 | 15 | Tactics | Nightfall | |||||
Wary Stance | Stance. (1...5...6 second[s]). You block attack skills. Gain adrenaline and 5 Energy for each block. Ends if you use a skill. | 10 | 10 | Tactics | Prophecies | |||||
Whirling Defense | Stance. (8...18...20 seconds.) You have 75% chance to block. Deals 5...10...11 damage to adjacent foes whenever you block a projectile attack. | 10 | 60 | Expertise | Core |