Block effect

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A block effect is the result of a successful block while under the influence of a skill. Typical effects can be beneficial to the user (e.g. removing conditions), negative for the foe (adding a condition or bonus damage), or come at a cost (e.g. damage to the spirit that help the user to block).

Skills with a block effect

See also: List of blocking punishment skills

Icon	Name	Description						Prof.	Attribute	Campaign
	Auspicious Parry	Elite Stance. (8 seconds.) Blocks one attack. End effect: you gain 1...3...4 strike[s] of adrenaline.	1	0	0	2		warriora	TacticsZ	Factions
	Bonetti's Defense	Stance. (5...10...11 seconds.) You have 75% chance to block. Gain 5 Energy for each melee attack blocked. Ends if you use a skill.	8	0	0	0		warriora	TacticsZ	Prophecies
	Burning Shield	Skill. (3...8...9 seconds.) Blocks the next attack skill against you. Inflicts Burning condition (1...5...6 second[s]) if it was a melee attack. No effect unless you are wielding a shield.	0	5	0	20		paragona	LeadershipZ	Eye of the North
	Deadly Riposte	Skill. (8 seconds). You block the next melee attack and your attacker takes 15...75...90 damage. Inflicts Bleeding condition. (3...21...25 seconds). No effect unless you have a sword equipped.	0	5	0	10		warriora	TacticsZ	Prophecies
	Deflect Arrows	Stance. (1...5...6 second[s].) You have 75% chance to block attacks. Adjacent foes suffer Bleeding (5...13...15 seconds) when you block a projectile attack.	5	0	0	12		warriora	TacticsZ	Prophecies
	Displacement	Binding Ritual. Creates a level 1...11...14 spirit (30...54...60 second lifespan). Non-spirit allies within range have 75% chance to block. Block effect: this spirit takes 60 damage.	0	15	0.75¾	45		ritualista	CommuningZ	Factions
	Distortion	Stance. (1...4...5 second[s].) You have 75% chance to block. Block cost: you lose 2 Energy or Distortion ends.	0	5	0	8		mesmera	Illusion MagicZ	Prophecies
	Flashing Blades	Elite Stance. (5...25...30 seconds.) You have 75% chance to block while attacking. Block effect: 5...17...20 damage to your attacker.	0	10	0	30		assassina	Dagger MasteryZ	Factions
	Gladiator's Defense	Elite Stance. (5...10...11 seconds.) You have 75% chance to block. Your attacker takes 5...29...35 damage whenever you block a melee attack this way.	0	5	0	30		warriora	TacticsZ	Prophecies
	Magnetic Aura	Enchantment Spell. (1...4...5 second[s].) Block the next attack against you and reflect 10...42...50 damage to the attacker. If you are Overcast, enchant party members in earshot.	0	10	1	12		elementalista	Earth MagicZ	Prophecies
	Riposte	Skill. (8 seconds). You block the next melee attack and your attacker takes 20...68...80 damage. No effect unless you have a sword equipped.	4	0	0	0		warriora	TacticsZ	Prophecies
	Shield Bash	Skill. (5...10...11 seconds.) You block the next attack skill. Causes knock-down and +15 second recharge if it was a melee skill. No effect unless you are wielding a shield.	0	5	0	20		warriora	StrengthZ	Core
	Shield Guardian	Enchantment Spell. (1...3...4 second[s]). Party members in earshot have a 75% chance to block attacks. Block effect: Allies in earshot are healed for 10...34...40, and Shield Guardian ends.	0	5	1.51½	20		monka	Protection PrayersZ	Factions
	Shield of Force	Flash Enchantment Spell. (1...13...16 second[s].) Blocks the next 1 attack against you. Knocks down and inflicts Weakness (5...17...20 seconds) on all adjacent attacking foes.	0	10	0	12		dervisha	Earth PrayersZ	Eye of the North
	Soldier's Defense	Stance. (1...5...6 second[s].) You have 75% chance to block while under the effects of a shout or chant. Block effect: gain 1 adrenaline.	0	5	0	15		warriora	TacticsZ	Nightfall
	Wary Stance	Stance. (1...5...6 second[s]). You block attack skills. Gain adrenaline and 5 Energy for each block. Ends if you use a skill.	0	10	0	10		warriora	TacticsZ	Prophecies
	Whirling Defense	Stance. (8...18...20 seconds.) You have 75% chance to block. Deals 5...10...11 damage to adjacent foes whenever you block a projectile attack.	0	10	0	60		rangera	ExpertiseZ	Core