Stupid Question about SS/Max Block

[Onslaught2]

Never really thought about it
but the SS has a 67% blocking chance for a sorc.
so how can we get 75% max block?

i guess i should look at the blocking calculation in general but I was just wondering, if we keep adding dex it can go over 67%?

[Yochefguy]

I would like to know the answer to this one too. :scratch:

[Frisco]

The shield chance to block is fed into a formula (along with your dexterity and character level) that determines your character's actual chance to block. Yes, increasing dexterity will increase the actual chance to block up to 75%.



Chance to Block: Total Blocking = [(Blocking * (Dexterity - 15)) / (Character Level * 2)]
Dex for Max (75%) Block: Dexterity = {150*Character Level/Blocking + 15}

Blocking = A total of the Blocking on all of your items. (E.g: Guardian Angel, Twitchthroe, Any Shield, Holy Shield)
[] = Round Down
{} = Round Up

[melianor]

With the formula from Frisco you can see, that the chance to block displayed on the shield makes it easier for the char to reach max block at 75%, since it is part of the equation.
The higher the displayed chance to block on the Shield is, the less Dexterity you will need to reach max-block!

[Absolute-Fire]

any way~~ if your sorc is at level 90~~ then you need 217 dex in order to have 75% blocking.

[essojay]

If you're still concerned, you can socket the SS with an Eld Rune to increase your blocking chance.

[Frisco]

If you're still concerned, you can socket the SS with an Eld Rune to increase your blocking chance.
A Hel or Freedom Jewel is more effective at saving stat points unless your sorc's other equipment leaves her with 137+ST before considering the shield.