LogFAQs > #899926597

Yeah, I am just trying to wrap my head around the way the game handles defense.

Let me make sure I have this correct:

Dodge and block scores add to your defense rating, and when an enemy attacks you, it's 50+(E. Atk - You Def) % chance to hit. If the enemy fails this check, you either "dodge" or "perfectly block."

Armor penalty reduces your defense %, essentially increasing enemy % chance to hit, possibly making the AI tactics activate things like head attack and torso attack. Blocker with praetorian armor at start will get torso attacked repeatedly as a result.

Block also grants a % chance to add shield DR to armor DR if the enemy hits.

Dodge grants a % chance to counterattack when enemy misses.

Masterwork armor reduces armor penalty, functionally reducing enemy % chance to hit.

Do I have this right? Message seems to be that armor penalty is a HUGE problem for starting characters.

Also...since armor penalty hurts block as much as dodge, I can't shake the suspicion that dodge is 'just better' long run.
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