View Full Version : Block power slot options
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08-28-2009, 06:50 PM
So I'm trying to decide on which block I should take for my character who will be tanking. I've narrowed it down to two choices:
Force Shield for the energy return or
Electric Shield for the AoE damage / threat
Really I'm curious as to whether I will be hungry enough for energy to where the Energy Shield will aide me tremendously. Otherwise I think I'll be happier doing more damage as I block.
Any opinions/advice/discussion is welcome
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08-28-2009, 06:52 PM
All i can say is that force shield is ultimate win.
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08-31-2009, 06:12 AM
You will block less damage with electric shield. If you purchase the skill and mouse-over it, you can read the %dmg that is mitigated. IMO, go with the TK shield. It lasts several seconds after you drop it.
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08-31-2009, 06:22 AM
You will block less damage with electric shield. If you purchase the skill and mouse-over it, you can read the %dmg that is mitigated. IMO, go with the TK shield. It lasts several seconds after you drop it.
I think the shield from Power Armor does the same thing and you can buy an advantage that has it auto activate whenever you use a melee attack (to give you a high tech knight look with Energy sword)
Haven't tested it myself yet but it sounded overly nifty.
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08-31-2009, 07:24 AM
I think the shield from Power Armor does the same thing and you can buy an advantage that has it auto activate whenever you use a melee attack (to give you a high tech knight look with Energy sword)
Haven't tested it myself yet but it sounded overly nifty.
Laser Knight, I think...but yes, the PA block can do that too, but it requires the advantage.
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08-31-2009, 07:31 AM
You will block less damage with electric shield. If you purchase the skill and mouse-over it, you can read the %dmg that is mitigated. IMO, go with the TK shield. It lasts several seconds after you drop it.
Does the TK sheld linger for 8 seconds like the Force one does, and do they block the same amount on the lingering effect?
Normally i take Force shield as i assumed that it's lingering block would be stronger due to it requiring an advantage.