On this subject, Deflect Arrows, Elemental Protection, and Block Runner all reference Shield use in their descriptions, but... (1) We know that Block Runner works with a Two-Hander; and (2) I've read from multiple sources that Deflect Arrows works with a Two-Hander as well (it's just really hard to block an arrow with a weapon). I wonder if Elemental Protection works with a Two-Hander as well?

If you're inclined to do further testing, an answer on Elemental Protection and confirmation on Deflect Arrows (even though it's impractical even if possible) would be much appreciated.

Thread 8 will go up in the morning. Apologies for being late.

Well, I'll test it when I can, but you have to take both of those perks to get to Block Runner, which, as a 2H warrior, might be an excellent idea, as you have total mobility, even during time slowdowns when Quick Reflexes fires. Even if they don't work, it's still worth it to take them in order to get Block Runner... but it'd be nice if they did something for 2 Handers, wouldn't it?

-Loth

PS I imagine that confirming arrow deflection works/doesn't will be a monumental annoyance.
"Ouch! Missed that one. Ouch! Missed that one. Ouch! Missed that one... damn you WHISKEYJACK!!!"

They aren't all Heavy armour; Krosis (20% Lockpick, Archery & Alchemy forts), Morokei (100% Magicka regen) and Volsung (20% sellprice, carry & waterbreathing) are all Light Armour. Morokei was http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3329 supposed to also include a 20% shout CD reduction but is bugged. Krosis is probably the only one worth using.

There is a mod that stops the head slot from being part of the calculation for things like Matching set & Mage Armor perk, but I don't recall the name & can't find it at the moment, but I will drop by with a link as soon as I track it back down again. [Edit: s'no good I can't find the bugger, mod detectives ahoy.]

...and http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1317202-complete-character-design-freedom-damage-resist-caps-and-ridiculous-damage-thread-8/.

Thank you!


Food for thought. Thank you again.

What's the formula for calculating damage reduction with active blocking? At 100 skill but no perks, how much additional damage reduction do you get, presuming you've already got 80% damage resistance from your armor or Dragonhide? What about if you have additional "Fortify Blocking" enchantments (say, a 47% on your shield, which seems the max without using glitches)?

Trying to figure out if fortify blocking enchantments are "worth it" at the high end.

With a shield and active blocking, you will have a variable percent based on shield material type. Daedric shields block more than iron ones do, for example. The numbers will vary from around 60% (hide shield or weapon) to around 80% (I think) for Daedric, when you have 100 block skill. Since the active blocking cap is 85%, just having a high skill with no perks will do just fine if you go Daedric. With a weapon, you will need fortify enchants or 4 levels of Shield Wall to hit the cap.

-Loth

We need a thread #9.

Yup. Cheshyr and Domilasa are nerding out in the new Star Wars MMO, and we may never see them again!
-Loth

dont want to steal anyone's thunder so im waiting patiently for someone to copy paste material from page 1 into thread 9.

There's quite a bit of info that needs to be updated into the thread guide. We've filled out Blocking and weapon styles since Cheshyr last fiddled with it, and we also need to make the list of useless/pointless combat perks to avoid, and misleading info in the in-game loading tips.

What? Don't look at me! I ain't doing it!
-Loth

do it, do it now!

You DO realize that the Force only works on the weak-minded, right?

Besides, you need to get your post count up, len... maybe YOU should do it.
-Loth

Post limit.