hdin and Max Block

[aceshigh]

I have read over this debate a while back and wondering what people still thinking or what new insight there might be to this subject.

My hdin is purely pvm (mf). It is a 100% vit build
Base str, eng, dex

I appear to have more health with this build (obviously) but the enemies seem to just cut threw the life bubble to ez (its about 3600 life after bo).

My gear is standard
enigma
pally spirit (kurast)
hoto
1 cast ring, soj
craft ammy
arach
w.trav
magefist

125 cast, max res (torch anni)

I really do not want to remake the lvl 91 but if a lot of people state that max block is important and would actually make my hdin more solid and not lose health SO FAST (i actually nearly die when swarmed even though i 1 shot the mobs).

also if i was to max block'
could someone plz provide the equation or tell me about how much dex i would need to max block with either sacred targe or kurast spirit


Thx for readin --

[Rawness]

How have you spent your skill points?
That's the question.

[Clervis]

Sad to say, your problem with enemies cutting through your bubble has A LOT to do with your chance to block. Fret not though, you can still make this up, you're just going to need to try your best to get dexterity.

Tips for getting more dex:
1)if you level more (91 i know) put all stats in dex
2)trade your cast ring for a cast ring with dex
3)consider replacing your soj w/ ravenfrost
4)get high stats on your anni and torch
5)get another FCR ammy with dex
6)replace your kurast w/ sacred targe
7)max Holy Shield (shoot for 36 after skills)
8)replace War Trav's with Marrowwalk
9)get an HoZ to prebuff your Holy Shield
10)+5 dex large charms
11)you didn't mention your helm but Nightwing's Veil gives 10-20, socket whatever w/Ko and get +10, or a circlet can give up to 20[40 with KoKo])

You don't need all of these but a lot of them would help. It's definitely doable, but more than that, it's definitely worth it. You can consider 75% Block as 75% damage reduction.

The formula is:
Total Blocking = [(Blocking * (Dexterity - 15)) / (Character Level * 2)]

Blocking refers to your shield blocking (55% on Kurast) plus your Holy Shield (38 @ lvl 26). You'll need approximately 162 dexterity for max block (or 155 with Sacred Targe).

[Bjorgin]

Yeah you need max block. I had a lvl 91 hammerdin with the vita build and he got pooned all the time. Then i remade with block and it was all good.

[aceshigh]

I want to thank you all for ur input

unfortunately i was expecting what u guys r sayin,
max block is superior to the vit build

i will remake (to hard to get to 155 from base dex) = /

ne ways, no worries and thank you again for helpin me out

[aceshigh]

actually i have 2 more questions

1.) should i get holy freeze aura or go for defiance merc? If i go for defiance how much less dex would i need for havin that aura going.


2.) does a shield (kurast) with 55% chance block mean i cant hit 75% ctb?

[Hyphy]

Get JSTOD. Eld Eld Eld Shael.

[Clervis]

Holy freeze is definitely better than defiance. The best option is a HF merc w/ Insight.

2) No, remember that equation i gave you. Plug it into "blocking" along with the block bonus from holy shield

[CdMagicFind]

Get JSTOD. Eld Eld Eld Shael.
If you ever do get a JSToD with resist.. Never waste it on that thing.