Difference between revisions of "Block"

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{{Special move infobox
 
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| image = Block.png
 
| 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.
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| desc = Increases 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 Bushido or Ninjitsu skill, dependent on the weapon.
 
| weapon = [[Nunchaku]]<br>[[Wild Staff]]
 
| weapon = [[Nunchaku]]<br>[[Wild Staff]]
 
| skillreq = 50 [[Bushido]] or [[Ninjitsu]]
 
| skillreq = 50 [[Bushido]] or [[Ninjitsu]]
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==Publishes==
 
==Publishes==
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* {{Publish 123|note=Many Special Move descriptions have been updated to better reflect their actual functionality}}
 
* {{Publish 96|note=Increased special move Block duration from 3 to 6 seconds.}}
 
* {{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 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.}}

Latest revision as of 04:20, 8 June 2026

Block
Block
Increases 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 Bushido or Ninjitsu skill, dependent on the weapon.
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.

Secondary weapons

No weapons have Block as a secondary ability.

Publishes

  • Publish 123 (13 May 2026): Many Special Move descriptions have been updated to better reflect their actual functionality
  • 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.