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Weapon Block

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Weapon Block

Required Level: 12
Prerequisites: Claw Mastery
Requires: Dual claw-class weapons
Passive Effect: After developing this skill, an Assassin wielding two claw-class weapons can use her blades to deflect incoming attacks, thus giving herself a defensive edge without using a shield.
Synergies: None
Notes:

  • Assassins that use dual claw-class weapons will want to invest heavily in this skill. Even a 1% Increase in Blocking will provide a great amount of protection.
  • Weapon Block does not benefit from Dexterity or increased chance of blocking.
  • You will only block while standing still or attacking. Weapon Block does not work while walking or running.
  • Whirlwind is an attack and Weapon Block will still function during the attack.
Skill Level Progression [e]
SlvlBlock +X%

SlvlBlock +X%

SlvlBlock +X%

SlvlBlock +X%

126%644%1151%1656%
232%746%1252%1756%
336%847%1353%1856%
439%949%1454%1957%
542%1050%1555%2057%