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| − | + | {{Special move infobox | |
| − | + | | image = Block.png | |
| − | + | | desc = Increase your defense chance for a short time and reduces the next incoming damage while applying a temporary hit chance penalty. (Damage reduction scales with parry skill. Increased damage reduction with 2 handed weapon or shield.) Requires either Bushido or Ninjitsu skill. | |
| − | + | | weapon = [[Nunchaku]]<br>[[Wild Staff]] | |
| − | + | | skillreq = 50 [[Bushido]] or [[Ninjitsu]] | |
| − | + | | mana = 30 | |
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| − | + | '''Block''' is a [[Bushido]] or [[Ninjitsu]] [[special move]] that was added during the ''[[Ultima Online: Samurai Empire|Samurai Empire]]'' [[expansion]] in the fall of 2004. It requires 50 Bushido or Ninjitsu skill to execute. | |
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| − | == | + | ==Effects== |
| − | + | On executing a successful block, players will receive a bonus to their [[DCI|defense chance]], which scales with their [[Ninjitsu]] or [[Bushido]] skill for a short duration. Players will also receive a temporary penalty to their [[HCI|hit chance]] and damage. While under the block effect, the next damage the player receives will be severely reduced. Damage reduction scales with [[Parrying]] skill above 70. The block lasts for 6 seconds after striking. | |
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| − | [[Category:Special | + | This special move is counterintuitive as it is activated upon a successful strike. It is effectively an anti-[[Hit Lower Defense]]. |
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| + | ==Primary weapons== | ||
| + | Weapons with a primary ability of Block require 70 or higher in the appropriate fighting skill and 30 or higher in [[tactics]]. | ||
| + | * [[Nunchaku]] - [[Mace Fighting]] | ||
| + | * [[Wild Staff]] - Mace Fighting | ||
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| + | ==Secondary weapons== | ||
| + | No weapons have Block as a secondary ability. | ||
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| + | ==Publishes== | ||
| + | * {{Publish 96|note=Increased special move Block duration from 3 to 6 seconds.}} | ||
| + | * {{Publish 71|note=On executing a successful block, players will receive a bonus to their defense chance which scales with their Ninjitsu or Bushido skill for a short duration. Players will also receive a temporary penalty to their hit chance and damage. While under the block effect, the next damage the player receives will be severely reduced. (Damage reduction scales with parry skill above 70)<br>New buff icon.}} | ||
| + | * {{Publish SE|note=Added.}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Special moves]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:43, 13 February 2026
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| Increase your defense chance for a short time and reduces the next incoming damage while applying a temporary hit chance penalty. (Damage reduction scales with parry skill. Increased damage reduction with 2 handed weapon or shield.) Requires either Bushido or Ninjitsu skill. | |
| Weapon(s): | Nunchaku Wild Staff |
| Required skill(s): | 50 Bushido or Ninjitsu |
| Mana: | 30 |
Block is a Bushido or Ninjitsu special move that was added during the Samurai Empire expansion in the fall of 2004. It requires 50 Bushido or Ninjitsu skill to execute.
Effects
On executing a successful block, players will receive a bonus to their defense chance, which scales with their Ninjitsu or Bushido skill for a short duration. Players will also receive a temporary penalty to their hit chance and damage. While under the block effect, the next damage the player receives will be severely reduced. Damage reduction scales with Parrying skill above 70. The block lasts for 6 seconds after striking.
This special move is counterintuitive as it is activated upon a successful strike. It is effectively an anti-Hit Lower Defense.
Primary weapons
Weapons with a primary ability of Block require 70 or higher in the appropriate fighting skill and 30 or higher in tactics.
- Nunchaku - Mace Fighting
- Wild Staff - Mace Fighting
Secondary weapons
No weapons have Block as a secondary ability.
Publishes
- Publish 96 (9 Feb 2017): Increased special move Block duration from 3 to 6 seconds.
- Publish 71 (21 Jul 2011): On executing a successful block, players will receive a bonus to their defense chance which scales with their Ninjitsu or Bushido skill for a short duration. Players will also receive a temporary penalty to their hit chance and damage. While under the block effect, the next damage the player receives will be severely reduced. (Damage reduction scales with parry skill above 70)
New buff icon. - Ultima Online: Samurai Empire (2 Nov 2004): Added.