When using a defiance merc, assume the chance for a monster to hit you is 20%. 50% block chance makes it to 10%. I'd still go with 75% max block for the 5% to get hit.
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Max block is virtualy a chance to block. If relying on max block only you have way less life to tank elemental damage and have an illusion of security.
Chance to get hit 3x in a row is 0.25^3 = 1.56%. That's entirely possible on the way to 99. You'd be dead in hc.
Max block is only useful if you enhance your defense rating to further reduce the chance of being hit like defiance merc, barb's shout, holy shield etc. Paladin should always go max block, for it's incredibly cheap and there are no other defensive or crowd control skills on pala.
This post was edited by babun1024 on Feb 26 2026 04:49pm