Blocking

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

Blocking is a means of preventing damage from enemy attacks by using a shield, staff or dual wielded weapons.

Mechanics

Blocking a hit prevents all damage and harmful on hit effects such as status ailments. The attack must be a hit in order to be blocked, therefore block does not work against damage over time.

Chance to block

The chance to block is a random roll made per attack/cast; it is not entropy-based like evasion. Block has the following base stats

• +75% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage
• +75% to maximum Chance to Block Spell Damage

The base chance to block attacks is determined by which type of shield or staff is used. The maximum block chance cap applies to both attacks and spells. However, certain skill gems, 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 Tempest ShieldTempest ShieldSpell, Lightning, Chaining
Level: (1-20)
Reservation: 25% Mana
Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: Instant
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 220%Requires Level 16Enchants your shield with the power of storms, which lashes out to deal arcing lightning damage to attackers when you block them.Deals (38-896) to (115-2688) Lightning Damage
Chains +1 Times
Buff grants +(18-25)% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield
Buff grants Immunity to Shock

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(2-40)% chance to Shock enemiesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.. Attack block and spell block chance are often granted separately with attack block being more common.

Chance to block 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.

Hit effects

The general rule is that blocking prevents the attacker's on hit effects from stats, excluding things skills actively do when they hit. But blocking will not prevent the defender's when hit effects, because preventing those could make blocking a negative thing for the defender.

Certain stats, such as "Gain 1 Endurance Charge every second if you've been hit recently", were originally classified under enemy's hit effects and thus were prevented by blocked hits. This interaction was fixed in patch 3.11.1c.

Hits from skills like Glacial HammerGlacial HammerAttack, Melee, Strike, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 5 Mana
Attack Damage: (165-269)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (165-269)%Hits enemies, converting some of your physical damage to cold damage. If a non-unique 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.25% chance to Freeze enemies
100% of Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage
Every third successive strike Freezes enemies as though dealing (200-390)% more Damage
+0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range
35% increased Duration of Cold Ailments
(10-29)% increased Effect of Cold Ailments
Adds (2-75) to (3-113) Cold Damage against Chilled Enemies

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Every third successive strike Freezes enemies as though dealing (5-100)% more DamagePlace 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: (90-154)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (90-154)%Hits enemies, converting some of your physical damage to 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.30% less Attack Speed if Dual Wielding
Each Weapon Hits separately if Dual Wielding, dealing 20% less Damage
Base duration is 4.00 seconds
(5-169) to (7-254) Added Chaos Damage
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
60% chance to Poison on Hit

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Base duration is (0.05-1) secondsPlace 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)%Requires Level 4Punctures enemies, causing a bleeding debuff, which will be affected by modifiers to skill duration. Puncture works with bows, daggers, claws or swords.Base duration is 8.00 seconds
(3-75) to (4-113) Added Attack Physical Damage
(30-49)% more Damage with Bleeding
Causes Bleeding

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
+(1-20)% more Damage with BleedingPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. are essentially blocked.

Reflected damage

Reflected damage can be blocked; however blocking reflected damage will not trigger on-block effects.

Block duration

When an attack is blocked, the game has already calculated how much damage and if the attack would have caused a stun. 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.

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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).

Miscellaneous

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

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 Flooded Mine MapFlooded Mine MapMap Level: 70
Map Tier: 3
Guild Character: 2Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. to grant an additional #% increased Stun and Block Recovery.

Modifiers on Items

Corrupted

Name		Stats	Spawn Weighting
V2BlockChanceCorrupted	1	(4-5)% Chance to Block Attack Damage	amulet 1000
V2DualWieldBlockCorrupted	1	+(8-10)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding	claw 1000
V2LocalBlockChanceCorrupted	1	+(4-5)% Chance to Block	shield 1000
V2MaximumBlockCorruption	60	+1% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage	shield 1000
V2SpellBlockPercentageCorrupted	1	(4-5)% Chance to Block Spell Damage	shield 1000 amulet 1000

Jewels

Name	Generation Type		Stats	Spawn Weighting
Parrying	Prefix	1	+1% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding	staff 0 two_handed_mod 0 shield_mod 0 default 350
Shielding	Prefix	1	+1% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield	two_handed_mod 0 dual_wielding_mod 0 default 350
Deflecting	Prefix	1	+1% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff	one_handed_mod 0 staff 350 specific_weapon 0 shield_mod 0 dual_wielding_mod 0 not_dex 350
Dissipating	Prefix	1	+1% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding	two_handed_mod 0 shield_mod 0 default 350
Thwarting	Prefix	1	+1% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield	two_handed_mod 0 dual_wielding_mod 0 default 350
Halting	Prefix	1	+1% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff	one_handed_mod 0 staff 350 specific_weapon 0 shield_mod 0 dual_wielding_mod 0 not_dex 350

Abyss Jewels

Name	Generation Type		Stats	Spawn Weighting
of Guarding	Suffix	1	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage if you were Damaged by a Hit Recently	abyss_jewel_melee 500 abyss_jewel_ranged 250 abyss_jewel_caster 250 abyss_jewel_summoner 250
of Instinct	Suffix	1	+2% Chance to Block Spell Damage if you were Damaged by a Hit Recently	abyss_jewel_melee 250 abyss_jewel_ranged 250 abyss_jewel_caster 500 abyss_jewel_summoner 250
of Readiness	Suffix	1	+2% Chance to Block Spell Damage if you were Damaged by a Hit Recently	abyss_jewel_melee 250 abyss_jewel_ranged 500 abyss_jewel_caster 250 abyss_jewel_summoner 250

Active skill gems

Main page: List of block related skill gems

Related base stats

The following skill gems have stats related to block:

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)%Requires Level 4Perform a deadly counter-attack when you block. Uses both weapons while you're dual wielding.(2-56) to (3-85) Added Attack Physical Damage Trigger this Skill when you Block Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	4	N/A		N/A
Shattering Steel of AmmunitionShattering Steel of AmmunitionAttack, Projectile, AoE, Physical, Duration Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-9) Mana Attack Speed: 85% of base Attack Damage: (100-159)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (100-159)%Requires 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.Base duration is 6.00 seconds (5-123) to (7-185) Added Attack Physical Damage Fires 3 Projectiles Gain a Steel Ward if you have at least 2 Steel Shards, up to a maximum of 6 Each Steel Ward grants +8% Chance to Block Projectile Attack Damage 40% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit If you have no Steel Shards, only Fires 1 Projectile Projectiles deal up to (50-110)% more Damage with Hits per Steel Shard consumed at the start of their movement, lowering this bonus as they travel farther Consumes up to 2 Steel Shards Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Impale EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	12			N/A
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.Base duration is 5.00 seconds Additional 1.00 seconds Base Duration per extra corpse Consumed Grants Minions +(25-35)% Chance to Block Attack Damage Grants Minions +(25-34)% Chance to Block Spell Damage Grants Minions 4% of Life Regenerated per Second if they have Blocked recently Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased Effect of OfferingPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	12	N/A	N/A
Tempest ShieldTempest ShieldSpell, Lightning, Chaining Level: (1-20) Reservation: 25% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: Instant Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 220%Requires Level 16Enchants your shield with the power of storms, which lashes out to deal arcing lightning damage to attackers when you block them.Deals (38-896) to (115-2688) Lightning Damage Chains +1 Times Buff grants +(18-25)% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield Buff grants Immunity to Shock Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% chance to Shock enemiesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	16		N/A
Protective LinkProtective LinkSpell, Duration, Link Level: (1-20) Cost: (15-32) Mana per second Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 34Targets an allied player to apply a buff which links you to them for a duration. While linked, they copy your block chance and recover life when they block. If the target dies while linked, you will also die. This skill cannot be triggered, or used by Totems, Traps, or Mines.Base duration is (8.00-9.90) seconds Linked target Recovers (31-297) Life when they Block Linked target's Chance to Block Attack Damage is equal to yours Linked target's Maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage is equal to yours Link breaks if target leaves range or line of sight for 4 seconds Maximum 1 Link from any source per target You die if Linked target dies Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Base duration is (0.075-1.5) secondsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	34		N/A
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)%Requires Level 4Perform a swift counter-attack against enemies in a cone shape when you block with your shield.(2-56) to (3-85) Added Attack Physical Damage Trigger this Skill when you Block Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	4		N/A	N/A

Related quality stats

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

There are no skill gems that have stats from quality related to block.

Support skill gems

Main page: List of block related skill gems

Related base stats

The following support gems have stats related to block:

Gem
Block Chance Reduction SupportBlock Chance Reduction SupportSupport, Duration Icon: B Level: (1-20)Requires Level 18Supports any skill that hits enemies.Overpowered applies -5% chance to Block Attack and Spell Damage Supported Skills inflict Overpowered for 4 seconds when Blocked Enemies have -(10-20)% chance to Block Attack or Spell Damage from Supported Skills Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills have (0.25-5)% reduced Enemy Block ChanceThis 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 Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	18	N/A

Related quality stats

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

Gem
Block Chance Reduction SupportBlock Chance Reduction SupportSupport, Duration Icon: B Level: (1-20)Requires Level 18Supports any skill that hits enemies.Overpowered applies -5% chance to Block Attack and Spell Damage Supported Skills inflict Overpowered for 4 seconds when Blocked Enemies have -(10-20)% chance to Block Attack or Spell Damage from Supported Skills Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills have (0.25-5)% reduced Enemy Block ChanceThis 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 Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	18	N/A

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 youCorruptedThere'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 youCorrupted
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
Craiceann's ChitinCraiceann's Chitin Magistrate CrownArmour: (384-529) Energy Shield: (79-109)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 Physical Damage: 8-34 Critical Strike Chance: 6.30% Attacks per Second: 1.59 Weapon Range: 1.0 metresRequires 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 Physical Damage: (14.4-16) to (61.2-68) Elemental Damage: 3-30 Critical Strike Chance: 6.30% Attacks per Second: 1.59 Weapon Range: 1.0 metresRequires 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 Physical Damage: (90-100) to (157-166) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires 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 +0.2 metres 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 +0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range per White Socket
Replica Wings of EntropyReplica Wings of Entropy Ezomyte AxeTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (139.2-156.6) to (209.6-235.8) Critical Strike Chance: 5.70% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires 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 Counts as Dual Wielding +(8-10)% to Off Hand Critical Strike Chance (50-70)% more Main Hand attack speed"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 Counts as Dual Wielding +(8-10)% to Off Hand Critical Strike Chance (50-70)% more Main Hand attack speed
Wings of EntropyWings of Entropy Ezomyte AxeTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (139.2-156.6) to (209.6-235.8) Critical Strike Chance: 5.70% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires 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 Physical Damage: (84-88.8) to (332.5-351.5) Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: 1.08 Weapon Range: 1.0 metresRequires 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 Physical Damage: 29-76 Elemental Damage: 1 to (600-700) Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: (1.56-1.69) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 66, 95 Dex, 131 Int2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Claws Adds 1 to (600-700) Lightning Damage (20-30)% increased Attack Speed +(30-40) to maximum Energy Shield 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 Adds 1 to (600-700) Lightning Damage (20-30)% increased Attack Speed +(30-40) to maximum Energy Shield Energy Shield Leech Effects from Attacks are not removed at Full Energy Shield Ghost Reaver
Rigwald's CommandRigwald's Command Midnight BladeOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (95-115) to (249-279) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires 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 (15-20)% increased Cast Speed +(40-70) to maximum ManaYou are slow, foolish and ignorant. I am not.	5	+(20-30) to Intelligence(12-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (15-20)% increased Cast Speed +(40-70) to maximum Mana
RearguardRearguard Blunt Arrow QuiverRequires Level 31Adds (7-9) to (13-16) Physical Damage to 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	31	Adds (7-9) to (13-16) Physical Damage to 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 ShieldChance to Block: 30% Energy Shield: (35-40) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 33, 83 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, ignoring Curse Limit Curse Enemies with Temporal Chains when you Block their Projectile Attack Damage, ignoring Curse Limit Curse Enemies with Elemental Weakness when you Block their Spell Damage, 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, ignoring Curse Limit Curse Enemies with Temporal Chains when you Block their Projectile Attack Damage, ignoring Curse Limit Curse Enemies with Elemental Weakness when you Block their Spell Damage, ignoring Curse Limit
Emperor's VigilanceEmperor's Vigilance Steel Kite ShieldChance to Block: 26% Armour: (1606-1837) Energy Shield: (330-385) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 46, 60 Str, 60 Int(16-22)% Chance to Block Spell Damage 1000% increased Armour and Energy Shield Damage taken from Blocked Hits cannot bypass Energy Shield Damage taken 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 1000% increased Armour and Energy Shield Damage taken from Blocked Hits cannot bypass Energy Shield Damage taken from Unblocked hits always bypasses Energy Shield Glancing Blows
Great Old One's WardGreat Old One's Ward Corrugated BucklerChance to Block: 27% Evasion: (227-272) 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 BootsEnergy Shield: (36-42)Requires Level 53, 94 Int(15-20)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(40-60) to maximum Mana +20% to all Elemental Resistances 20% 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	(15-20)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(40-60) to maximum Mana +20% to all Elemental Resistances 20% increased Movement Speed
Craiceann's ChitinCraiceann's Chitin Magistrate CrownArmour: (384-529) Energy Shield: (79-109)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 ShieldChance to Block: 24% Armour: (186-208) Energy Shield: (38-43) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 59, 76 Str, 76 Int+4% to all Elemental Resistances(20-30)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (20-30)% increased Spell Damage +(20-30)% to all Elemental Resistances +4% to all maximum Resistances Cannot Block Attack DamageA swift mind solves problems before they occur.	59	+4% to all Elemental Resistances(20-30)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (20-30)% increased Spell Damage +(20-30)% to all Elemental Resistances +4% to all maximum Resistances Cannot Block Attack Damage
Replica Wings of EntropyReplica Wings of Entropy Ezomyte AxeTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (139.2-156.6) to (209.6-235.8) Critical Strike Chance: 5.70% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires 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 Counts as Dual Wielding +(8-10)% to Off Hand Critical Strike Chance (50-70)% more Main Hand attack speed"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 Counts as Dual Wielding +(8-10)% to Off Hand Critical Strike Chance (50-70)% more Main Hand attack speed
Wings of EntropyWings of Entropy Ezomyte AxeTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (139.2-156.6) to (209.6-235.8) Critical Strike Chance: 5.70% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires 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 ShieldChance to Block: 25% Energy Shield: (147-200) 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 10% of your Life when you Use or Trigger a Spell Skill 5% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells per 100 Player Maximum Life 5% 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 10% of your Life when you Use or Trigger a Spell Skill 5% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells per 100 Player Maximum Life 5% increased Spell Damage per 100 Player Maximum Life
The Queen's HungerThe Queen's Hunger Vaal RegaliaEnergy Shield: (342-453) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 68, 194 IntTrigger Level 20 Bone Offering, Flesh Offering or Spirit Offering every 5 seconds Offering Skills Triggered this way also affect you (5-10)% increased Cast Speed (100-130)% increased Energy Shield (6-10)% increased maximum Life Veiled Prefix Veiled Suffix <veiled mod pool>In their crimson nightmare, the Vaal are still sacrificing themselves to her glory and beauty. They stab their own hearts and cry out in ecstasy, only to rise again.Take this item to Jun Ortoi to have her Unveil it.	68	Trigger Level 20 Bone Offering, Flesh Offering or Spirit Offering every 5 seconds Offering Skills Triggered this way also affect you (5-10)% increased Cast Speed (100-130)% increased Energy Shield (6-10)% increased maximum Life Veiled Prefix Veiled Suffix <veiled mod pool> (10-12)% chance to Avoid Elemental Damage from Hits during Soul Gain Prevention (30-35)% chance to Avoid Elemental Ailments (30-35)% chance to Avoid being Stunned (8-9)% Chance to Block Attack Damage +(16-20)% to Cold and Chaos Resistances (18-22)% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life while Focused +(31-35) to Dexterity (21-25)% chance to Avoid being Frozen +(31-35) to Dexterity and Intelligence Regenerate 200 Energy Shield per second while a Rare or Unique Enemy is Nearby +(16-20)% to Fire and Chaos Resistances +10 to maximum Fortification while Focused +(31-35) to Intelligence (21-25)% chance to Avoid being Shocked 1.5% of Evasion Rating is Regenerated as Life per second while Focused +(16-20)% to Lightning and Chaos Resistances (24-28)% increased Energy Shield +(23-26) to maximum Life (9-10)% increased maximum Life (9-10)% increased maximum Mana +(3201-4000) to Armour during Soul Gain Prevention Recover (37-40)% of Mana and Energy Shield when you Focus (9-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(31-35) to Strength (21-25)% chance to Avoid being Ignited +(31-35) to Strength and Dexterity +(31-35) to Strength and Intelligence

% of Block Chance applied to Spells

Item		Stats

Maximum Block Chance

Item		Stats
The AnvilThe Anvil Amber AmuletRequires Level 45+(20-30) to Strength(10-15)% 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 Strength(10-15)% 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 ShieldChance to Block: 29% Armour: (783-1202) 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 Strength(10-15)% 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 Strength(10-15)% 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 ShieldChance to Block: 32% Armour: (860-1235) Energy Shield: (176-250) 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 Recover Energy Shield equal to 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 Recover Energy Shield equal to 2% of Armour when you Block (10-20)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills
The Immortal WillThe Immortal Will Archon Kite ShieldChance to Block: 27% Armour: (156-179) Energy Shield: (32-37) 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 ShieldChance to Block: 27% Armour: (156-179) Energy Shield: (32-37) 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 ShieldChance to Block: 30% Armour: (1091-1445) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 64, 159 Str+(30-40) to maximum LifeGrants Level 30 Reckoning Skill (165-205)% increased Armour +(65-80) to maximum Life Recover (250-500) Life when you Block +6% Chance to BlockOur 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 (165-205)% increased Armour +(65-80) to maximum Life Recover (250-500) Life when you Block +6% Chance to Block

Block during flask effect

Item		Stats
Replica Rumi's ConcoctionReplica Rumi's Concoction Granite FlaskLasts 0.60 Seconds Consumes 30 of 60 Charges on use +1500 to ArmourRequires Level 68Gain 1 Endurance Charge on use +(35-50)% Chance to Block Attack Damage during Effect +(20-30)% Chance to Block Spell Damage during Effect Petrified during 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	Gain 1 Endurance Charge on use +(35-50)% Chance to Block Attack Damage during Effect +(20-30)% Chance to Block Spell Damage during Effect Petrified during Effect 90% reduced Duration
Rumi's ConcoctionRumi's Concoction Granite FlaskLasts 6.00 Seconds Consumes 30 of 60 Charges on use +1500 to ArmourRequires Level 68+(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage during Effect +(4-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage during 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 Effect +(4-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage during 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 DamageCorruptedForsake 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 DamageCorrupted
SkullheadSkullhead Secutor HelmArmour: (156-208) Evasion: (156-208)Requires Level 36, 42 Str, 42 Dex(60-80)% increased Armour and Evasion Minions have +25% Chance to Block Attack Damage Minions have +25% Chance to Block Spell Damage Minions Recover 10% of their Life when they Block +(10-20)% to all Elemental ResistancesAll 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 Minions have +25% Chance to Block Attack Damage Minions have +25% Chance to Block Spell Damage Minions Recover 10% of their Life when they Block +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances

Miscellaneous

• The AnticipationThe Anticipation
  Ezomyte Tower ShieldChance to Block: 30%
  Armour: (824-948)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 64, 159 Str+(30-40) to maximum Life100% increased Armour
  +(50-70) to maximum Life
  +6% Chance to Block
  +(1500-3000) 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
  Physical Damage: 18-38
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
  Attacks per Second: (1.37-1.43)
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metres+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
  Level Requirement reduced by 100 (Hidden)Touch not the thorn, for only blood and pain await.
• The Blue NightmareThe Blue Nightmare
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1Gain (6-10)% 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 50% of its valueWe 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 PlateArmour: (3321-4240)
  Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 65, 177 Str(350-400)% increased Armour
  +(1-5)% to all maximum Elemental Resistances
  Strength provides no bonus to Maximum Life
  Take no Extra Damage from Critical StrikesThe turtle's shell one day becomes its tomb.
• The Bringer of RainThe Bringer of Rain
  Nightmare BascinetArmour: (486-748)
  Evasion: (699-1072)Requires Level 67, 62 Str, 85 DexSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 30 Melee Physical Damage
  Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 30 Faster Attacks
  Socketed Gems are supported by Level 30 Blind
  6% Chance to Block Attack Damage
  Adds 20 to 30 Physical Damage to Attacks
  (200-300)% increased Armour and Evasion
  +(200-300) 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 ShieldChance to Block: 12%
  Armour: (156-179)
  Energy Shield: (32-37)
  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 BucklerChance to Block: 26%
  Evasion: (219-291)
  Energy Shield: (50-70)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 29, 74 Dex9% increased Movement Speed+3 to Level of Socketed Curse Gems
  (30-50)% increased Evasion Rating
  +(50-70) to maximum Energy Shield
  +20% Chance to Block Attack Damage from Cursed Enemies
  100% Chance to Cause Monster to Flee on Block
  Inflict Decay on Enemies you Curse with Hex Skills, dealing 700 Chaos Damage per Second for 8 SecondsAn eye for an eye. A curse for a curse.
• Cybil's PawCybil's Paw
  Thresher ClawClaw
  Physical Damage: 20-53
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.50%
  Attacks per Second: 1.30
  Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 37, 53 Dex, 77 IntGrants 25 Life per Enemy Hit(15-20)% increased Cast Speed
  +(30-40) to maximum Mana
  Gain (15-20) Life per Enemy Hit with 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 ShieldChance to Block: 25%
  Armour: (366-490)
  Evasion: (366-490)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 54, 70 Str, 70 Dex120% increased Block Recovery+30% Chance to Block Spell Damage while on Low Life
  (200-250)% increased Armour and Evasion
  +(20-30)% to all Elemental Resistances
  +100% Chance to Block Attack Damage if you have Blocked Spell Damage Recently
  +100% 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 ShieldChance to Block: 27%
  Armour: (87-133)
  Evasion: (87-133)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 20, 29 Str, 29 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 BlockThe thicker the shell,
  the greater the beast that hunts it.
• DuskdawnDuskdawn
  Maelström StaffWarstaff
  Physical Damage: 71-147
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.80%
  Attacks per Second: 1.25
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires 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 ShieldChance to Block: (29-33)%
  Energy Shield: (143-203)
  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 RingmailArmour: (569-715)
  Energy Shield: (118-148)
  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: 1Gain (6-10)% 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 50% of its valueWe 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 ShieldChance to Block: 24%
  Armour: (186-208)
  Energy Shield: (38-43)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 59, 76 Str, 76 Int+4% to all Elemental Resistances(20-30)% Chance to Block Spell Damage
  (20-30)% increased Spell Damage
  +(20-30)% to all Elemental Resistances
  +4% to all maximum Resistances
  Cannot Block Attack DamageA swift mind solves problems before they occur.
• ScaevaScaeva
  GladiusOne Handed Sword
  Physical Damage: (129-146) to (203-232)
  Critical Strike Chance: (5.75-6.25)%
  Attacks per Second: 1.30
  Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires 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 ShieldChance to Block: 30%
  Energy Shield: (35-40)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 33, 83 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, ignoring Curse Limit
  Curse Enemies with Temporal Chains when you Block their Projectile Attack Damage, ignoring Curse Limit
  Curse Enemies with Elemental Weakness when you Block their Spell Damage, 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 ShieldChance to Block: 30%
  Armour: (1091-1445)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 64, 159 Str+(30-40) to maximum LifeGrants Level 30 Reckoning Skill
  (165-205)% increased Armour
  +(65-80) to maximum Life
  Recover (250-500) Life when you Block
  +6% Chance to BlockOur hearts cry out
  but are silenced by our flesh
  and so we give up our flesh.
• Thirst for HorrorsThirst for Horrors
  War BucklerChance to Block: 31%
  Evasion: (219-291)
  Energy Shield: (50-70)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 29, 74 Dex9% increased Movement Speed+3 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
  100% 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 BucklerChance to Block: 37%
  Evasion: (660-833)
  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
  +10% Chance to Block
  Reflects 1000 to 10000 Physical Damage to Attackers on BlockCrimson burn'd the star of sadness,
  All was woe that seem'd but gladness.
• Titucius' SpanTitucius' Span
  Reinforced Tower ShieldChance to Block: 23%
  Armour: (379-468)
  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 HelmetArmour: (61-76)
  Energy Shield: (14-17)Requires 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
  Physical Damage: 27-57
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.20%
  Attacks per Second: 1.30
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires 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 RobeEnergy Shield: (177-225)
  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 and Block Recovery	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 30% increased Block Recovery [1] [2]
Shield Block and Elemental Resistances	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield +4% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1]
Shield Block and Elemental Resistances with a Shield	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield +6% Elemental Resistances while holding a Shield [1]
Shield Damage and Block	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 10% increased Attack Damage while holding a Shield [1] 10% increased Physical Attack Damage while holding a Shield +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage with Ailments while holding a Shield [2]
Aggressive Bastion	30% increased Physical Attack Damage while holding a Shield +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield Attack Skills deal 30% increased Damage with Ailments while holding a Shield 10% chance to gain an Endurance Charge on Kill while holding a Shield [1]
Command of Steel	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 30% increased Attack Damage while holding a Shield [1]
Defiance	Attack Skills deal 24% increased Damage while holding a Shield +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 60% increased Defences from Equipped Shield [1]
Deflection	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 25% chance to gain an Endurance Charge when you Block [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]
Testudo	+6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 60% increased Block Recovery Recover 30 Life when you Block [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	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield [1] [2] [3]
Block and Block Recovery	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 20% increased Block Recovery [1]
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 24% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments +6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 20% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block Attack Damage [1]
Weapon Artistry	+4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 8% increased Attack Speed +0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range [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	4% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 4% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Dual Wield Block and Attack Speed	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding 4% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dual Wield Damage and Block	Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage while Dual Wielding +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Blade Barrier	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 25% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 50% increased Block Recovery [1]
Dark Arts	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +5% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding 10% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 10% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding [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]
Swagger	25% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1]

Chance to block with staves

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

Name	Stats
Staff Block	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff +3% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff [1] [2]
Staff Damage and Block	Staff Attacks deal 10% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff [1] Staff Attacks deal 12% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff [2]
Staff Spell Damage and Block	10% increased Spell Damage while wielding a Staff +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff [1]
Enigmatic Defence	20% increased Spell Damage while wielding a Staff +6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff +6% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff [1]
Steelwood Stance	Staff Attacks deal 30% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments +800 Armour if you've Blocked Recently +8% 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	+4% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield [1] [2]
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]
Shield Spell Damage and Spell Block	8% 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 +8% Chance to Block Spell Damage 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]

Chance to block for minions

These passive skills grant additional chance to block for minions.

Name	Stats
Minion Block	Minions have +12% Chance to Block Attack Damage [1]
Decay Ward	Minions have +18% Chance to Block Attack Damage Minions have +18% 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]
Block Recovery and Energy Shield	50% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Shield 50% increased Block Recovery [1]
Shield Block and Block Recovery	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 30% increased Block Recovery [1] [2]
Blade Barrier	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 25% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 50% increased Block Recovery [1]
Testudo	+6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 60% increased Block Recovery Recover 30 Life when you Block [1]

Miscellaneous

Name	Stats
Dual Wield Spell Damage and Spell Block	10% increased Spell Damage while Dual Wielding +3% 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 Spell Block	Minions have +12% Chance to Block Spell Damage [1]
Spell Block	+3% chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Staff or Shield [1] [2]
Spell Block and Elemental Resistances	+3% chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Staff or Shield +4% to all Elemental Resistances [1] [2]
Staff Block	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff +3% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff [1] [2]
Staff Spell Damage and Spell Block	10% increased Spell Damage while wielding a Staff +3% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff [1]
Brutal Blade	Sword Attacks deal 24% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments +6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 20% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block Attack Damage [1]
Dark Arts	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +5% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding 10% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 10% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Decay Ward	Minions have +18% Chance to Block Attack Damage Minions have +18% Chance to Block Spell Damage Minions Recover 2% of their Life when they Block [1]
Deflection	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 25% chance to gain an Endurance Charge when you Block [1]
Detect Evil	Rare and Unique Enemies within 120 metres have Minimap Icons Your Hits against Marked Enemy cannot be Blocked or Suppressed [1]
Enigmatic Defence	20% increased Spell Damage while wielding a Staff +6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff +6% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff [1]
Mystic Bulwark	6% Chance to Block Spell Damage 1% increased Mana Regeneration Rate per 1% Chance to Block Spell Damage [1]
Safeguard	+6% chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Staff or Shield Recover 50 Energy Shield when you Block Spell Damage +8% to all Elemental Resistances [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 +800 Armour if you've Blocked Recently +8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff [1]
Swagger	25% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1]
Testudo	+6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield 60% increased Block Recovery Recover 30 Life when you Block [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	Hits ignore Enemy Monster Physical Damage Reduction if you've Blocked in the past 20 seconds +5% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage 20% more Physical Damage over Time 25% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit with Attacks +10% Chance to Block Attack Damage [1]
Ascendant	Guardian	Auras from your Skills grant 3% increased Recovery Rate of Life, Mana and Energy Shield to you and Allies Every 4 seconds, Regenerate 50% of Life over one second 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]
Gladiator	Attack Speed, Block Chance	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage 4% increased Attack Speed [1] [2] [3]
Gladiator	Painforged	+10% Chance to Block Attack Damage Cannot be Stunned by Hits you Block Your Counterattacks deal Double Damage [1]
Gladiator	Reigning Veteran	+10% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage +10 to Armour and Evasion Rating per 1% Chance to Block Attack Damage [1]
Gladiator	Violent Retaliation	Attack Damage is Lucky if you've Blocked in the past 20 seconds Hits ignore Enemy Monster Physical Damage Reduction if you've Blocked in the past 20 seconds [1]
Guardian	Armour and Energy Shield, Block Recovery	14% increased Armour 5% increased maximum Energy Shield 30% increased Block Recovery [1]
Guardian	Bastion of Hope	If you've Attacked Recently, you and nearby Allies have +25% Chance to Block Attack Damage If you've Cast a Spell Recently, you and nearby Allies have +25% Chance to Block Spell Damage [1]

Keystone passive skills

The following Keystone passive skills are related to blocking:

Name	Stats
Glancing Blows	Chance to Block Attack Damage is doubled Chance to Block Spell Damage is doubled You take 65% of Damage from Blocked Hits [1]
Versatile Combatant	-25% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage -25% to maximum Chance to Block Spell Damage +2% Chance to Block Spell Damage for each 1% Overcapped Chance to Block Attack Damage [1]

Version history

Version	Changes
3.11.1c	Fixed a bug where blocking a Hit did not always count as having been Hit for the sake of some "have been hit Recently" modifiers.
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.