LogFAQs > #899983492

i get it now!

an enemy "missing" you with block as your defense still deals you damage, you just add the shield DR to your total DR! it's just the passive "total block" that lets you fully block all damage.

versus dodge is total damage prevention on enemy miss.

i was wondering why they landed 100% of their hits and I didn't. makes a lot more sense now.

i feel like there is a LOT of conflicting info online that really makes it hard to grasp mechanics, and the game doesn't go out of its way to clarify things.

made a swords/dodge character and plowed through the mining outpost like a hot knife through butter using the scimitar, then annihilated militadius' goons and apparently now i have a reputation for gutting people like fish. no fancy shit required just dex 10 double fast attack with a big weapon that enemies' shield+armor can't reduce fully. only had 4 sw/4 dodge/3 crit

would also help if the game highlighted cover that ranged enemies can't shoot through, the outpost got a lot easier once i realized i could take cover and force the crossbowman to approach me. went back and beat him with my dagger/block build.
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