block cost and reduction

Lynx7386 · April 2017

Is there a chart or guide somewhere that shows what the base block cost and rate (max times you can be "charged" stamina for blocking) is, and all the effects that can alter them?

Berenhir · April 2017

Lynx7386 wrote: »

Is there a chart or guide somewhere that shows what the base block cost and rate (max times you can be "charged" stamina for blocking) is, and all the effects that can alter them?

Yes, a forum search for block cost yields amazing results. Just try it!

WalksonGraves · April 2017

3 shieldplay enchants + 100 cp reduce it to almost nothing, you could go for armor traits but I feel like reinforced is a much better option.

Lynx7386 · April 2017

WalksonGraves wrote: »

3 shieldplay enchants + 100 cp reduce it to almost nothing, you could go for armor traits but I feel like reinforced is a much better option.

That's partly what I'm looking for, I'd rather infused on my armor with prismatic glyphs than sturdy

Asmael · April 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f6N6AsJGDk

And here's a calculator as well.

WalksonGraves · April 2017

Lynx7386 wrote: »

WalksonGraves wrote: »

3 shieldplay enchants + 100 cp reduce it to almost nothing, you could go for armor traits but I feel like reinforced is a much better option.

That's partly what I'm looking for, I'd rather infused on my armor with prismatic glyphs than sturdy

Isn't prismatic just 50% more total resources? You really need a deeper magika pool?

Lynx7386 · April 2017

WalksonGraves wrote: »

Lynx7386 wrote: »

WalksonGraves wrote: »

3 shieldplay enchants + 100 cp reduce it to almost nothing, you could go for armor traits but I feel like reinforced is a much better option.

That's partly what I'm looking for, I'd rather infused on my armor with prismatic glyphs than sturdy

Isn't prismatic just 50% more total resources? You really need a deeper magika pool?

Prismatic is health, stamina, and magicka. And yes, more resources are always a good thing.

Lynx7386 · April 2017

How much does 100 in shadow ward give? Trying to find the value to plug into that block cost calculator

paulsimonps · April 2017

BLOCK COST=(Base*((100-CP)/100)*((100-#Sturdy*Strength of Sturdy)/100)*((100-Fortress or Ancient Knowledge)/100)-(#Enchants*Strength of Enchants))*((100-Defensive Posture)/100)

Example lowest possible cost: (2160*((100-25)/100)*((100-8*4)/100)*((100-36)/100)-(203*3))*((100-8)/100)=88.34208~=88

Common things tanks run: (2160*((100-10)/100)*((100-4*4)/100)*((100-36)/100)-(203*3))*((100-8)/100)=401.206848

For me I personally run max block cost. 88 stamina per block to a max of 88 stamina per 0.5s with 7 heavy constitution giving me 1302/8=162.75 stamina ever 0.5s So 162-88=74 I gain at least 74 stamina every 0.5s and if they enemies hit slow I gain even more. I will take that over Infused traits or other CP points any day. Resource management with it is great.

Btw lowest possible for magicka frost staff is:

2160*((100-25)/100)*((100-7*4)/100)*((100-30)/100)-(203*3)=207.48~=207

actosh · April 2017

Lynx7386 wrote: »

Is there a chart or guide somewhere that shows what the base block cost and rate (max times you can be "charged" stamina for blocking) is, and all the effects that can alter them?

U can be charged once each 0,5 seconds. Doesnt matter how many freaks hit u.
Maximum reduction u can reach is 88Stam per Block

There was a lot of explanation by Wrobel after they changed some stuff in regards to blocking

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/265399/detailed-explanation-of-block-cost-changes/p1