How much dex for max block?

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newbiesmiter

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How much dex for max block?

I know its an unanswerable question without specifics :)

Some guarantees:

Eth bugged vortex (elite shield, not sure which yet)
Grief PB
Guilliams
Dracs
Dungos
Fort AP
Low torch
Low anni
Raven
Natures peace
Metalgrid

I have a few of the pieces, several coming in, and looking for a few runes :)

My pally is lvl 80, with ~350 unused stat points (TY Ubers).

IDK why I typed all that out, because heres my question: Is there a calc I can use to input my gear/stats and figure out how much dex I need total to achieve max block?
 
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renaudl

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Re: How much dex for max block?

I'd say put just enough stats points to put gear on, and see how much you need to reach the 75% chance to block. I don't think there is calc for that, just too much variables.
 
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Meenah

Diabloii.Net Member
Re: How much dex for max block?

I'm pretty sure you mean Eth bugged Exile since Vortex is a type of shield... Anyway if you can, get your planned level before putting out dex for block... Try 90 if you don't have a planned "finishing level".

I might also add that Sacred Targe has the best blockchance of all elite palashields. I'm using exile eth vortex on ym v/t and, if I recall right (I'm not at a computer with dia on now) it's around 150ish.. I might be very wrong. However, somewhat lower for an ST eth exile. Just get all gear, get level 90 and then put dex until you see that 75% popping up.
 
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Ladvarian

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Re: How much dex for max block?

I'm no expert on formulas, but there is a facts and formula sheet in the strategy compendium. http://strategy.diii.net/news.php?id=551
It may not be a calculator, but it should give you the answer you want.

It states that you can find max block by using this:
Chance to Block

Total Blocking = [(Blocking * (Dexterity - 15)) / (Character Level * 2)]

Blocking = A total of the Blocking on all of your items. (E.g: Guardian Angel, Twitchthroe, Any Shield, Holy Shield)
[] = Round Down

Note: Blocking on shield shown in game is capped at 75% while it may actually be higher. For a true account of most shields blocking ability... Look here forUnique, Set, and Magical/Rare shields. (for magical/rare, add the Blocking % from the suffix to the base blocking)

Note 2: Block chance is divided by 3 after the 75% cap. You can't block more than 25% when running.

Example: A lvl85 Paladin with 100 Dex, Guardian Angel(20%), lvl20 Holy Shield (35%) and a Herald of Zakarum(82%).

Total Blocking = [(Blocking * (Dexterity - 15)) / (Character Level * 2)]
= (20 + 35 + 82 * (100 - 15)) / (85 * 2)
= (20 + 35 + 82 * (85)) / (85 * 2)
= (20 + 35 + 82 * (85)) / 170
= (20 + 35 + 82 * (85)) / 170
= (137 * 85) / 170
= 11645 / 170
= 68.5
= 68% Chance to Block

Here is the formula I figured out from it for figuring out dexterity
Dexterity = ((Total Blocking * Character Level * 2) / Blocking) - 15
 
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Karky

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Re: How much dex for max block?

I've got a question about blocking. I recently found an armour (Guardian angel, I think it was) that gives better chanse to block, 20% if I remember correctly. Does this mean that I get +20% chanse to block regardless of anything else? Or that my shield simply gets a 20% better block rate? Because if I plan to use this armour, I probably won't need as much dex, specially if I find a shield with 75% block
So all I will need is a shield and enough dex to get to 55% block with holy shield and then smack on the armour, or is there some kind of formula it has to go through first?
 
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Painman

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Re: How much dex for max block?

Karky said:
I've got a question about blocking. I recently found an armour (Guardian angel, I think it was) that gives better chanse to block, 20% if I remember correctly. Does this mean that I get +20% chanse to block regardless of anything else? Or that my shield simply gets a 20% better block rate? Because if I plan to use this armour, I probably won't need as much dex, specially if I find a shield with 75% block
So all I will need is a shield and enough dex to get to 55% block with holy shield and then smack on the armour, or is there some kind of formula it has to go through first?
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It will just add to the shield's block rate, so it all has to go through the formula. You'll still end up needing less DEX than you would have otherwise.



 
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