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Posted by Not An Immortal(VIP) on September 27, 2000 at 20:15:57:

In Reply to: Is shield block ever useful? DO older warriors take the loss in attacks to get better defences from a shield?(NT) posted by newbister on September 27, 2000 at 19:53:52:

> nt

this may be blatantly obvious, but shield block is a defensive skill. If you ever need to take less damage (like when you are tanking, trying to get experience in a group), and you aren't a sword spec with flourentine, you'd have to be a pretty darn good tank to not use a shield.

Shield block may not be your best choice if you are fighting another player, and you are able to dual-wield. But, then, if you can't dodge, or your main weapon is easily parried (ie, a thief with dagger), you might be better off using a shield any time you need to tank.

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This is especially true if you are fighting vs mobs. Swist 08:49:27 9/28/2000 (0)

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Comments:	> > nt > this may be blatantly obvious, but shield block is a defensive skill. If you ever need to take less damage (like when you are tanking, trying to get experience in a group), and you aren't a sword spec with flourentine, you'd have to be a pretty darn good tank to not use a shield. > Shield block may not be your best choice if you are fighting another player, and you are able to dual-wield. But, then, if you can't dodge, or your main weapon is easily parried (ie, a thief with dagger), you might be better off using a shield any time you need to tank.