Just wondering how you can calculate how much % your block is at.

I believe the most you can get to is 85% damage reduction from blocking. Anything past that is wasted. I'm trying to plan how many points I will take in Shield Wall so I reach the cap when I eventually have 100 Block Skill. (is there a formula to explain how Block Skill works with Damage Reduction?).

I have also read somewhere that the tooltip for Shield Wall is bugged, and each point is actually worth 10% (so 5/5 would be 50%) is this correct?


EDIT: This is in regards to using a weapon and shield.

Bump

Basically just wanting to find out what Block Skill actually does, how much block percentage will 100 Block actually be?

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Block

Hate to post such a boring answer, but UESP is your friend.

I've read that whole page, and all the discussion page. I'm still unsure of what the Block Skill (1-100) actually adds to Block amount.

"When you are blocking, the damage reduction is determined by your Block skill level and is improved by perks and http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Fortify_Block effects. Maximum blocking effectiveness is 85%."

How much does your Block skill level increase block amount? Eg; I have 4/5 Shield Wall giving me 40% Block, I have a shield that adds 20% extra Block, I have a Block skill of 62, what is my total Block %?

Also, there is a minimum block damage reduction of, IIRC, 35%. So, I think in your example you have 40% from shield wall, plus 35% base and 20 from a shield so you're already at the 85% limit.

Thanks for the reply. I was unaware of a minimum block damage reduction.

But is there a formula known for what your Block Skill adds? My 62 Block Skill = x% Block ?

look at one the older threads in this topic:
http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1342463-complete-character-design-freedom-damage-resist-caps-and-ridiculous-damage-thread-10/

There was a big section on Block.

Cheers, that helped a lot