Block

Skill mastery level information:
A Novice is fatigued by blocking, and hand-to-hand blocking against weapons has no effect.

Skill mastery level information:
An Apprentice is no longer fatigued by blocking.

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The truly skillful fighter learns to block with shield and weapon. Diligent practice has made you an Apprentice at Blocking. Blocking with your shield or weapon no longer drains fatigue.

Skill mastery level information:
A Journeyman's shield or weapon is no longer damaged when he blocks, and opponents may recoil when blocking with hand-to-hand.

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The truly skillful fighter learns to block with shield and weapon. Diligent practice has made you a Journeyman at Blocking. Blocking no longer damages your weapon or shield. Blocking with your bare hands will cause opponents to recoil a bit, although you take full damage from the attack.

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An Expert blocking with shield has a chance to do a knockback counterattack, staggering the enemy if the shield blow connects.

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The truly skillful fighter learns to block with shield and weapon. Diligent practice has made you an Expert at Blocking. Blocking with a shield can now be used like an attack to knock back and stagger your opponent.

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A Master blocking with a shield has an additional chance of disarming the enemy with a successful knockback counterattack.

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The truly skillful fighter learns to block with shield and weapon. Diligent practice has made you a Master of Blocking. Blocking with a shield now has a chance to disarm your opponent.