1.22 - 1.22a - 1.22b changes

[Renala]

I've been messing around with the new blocking mechanics on some 50-55 mobs. For the most part the increase in block rate is noticeable, but not quite as big as I'd like. As for the damage blocked I've been consistantly blocking half the damage taken with a Vintage Kite Shield regardless of how much or little damage the mobs do on average.

I dunno about mobs that can hit harder like Ifrit yet, but I'll let you know more once I actually get a chance to tank something worthwhile.

Hey, thats good to know alone! I know I'll try a ifrit or something tommarow, or maybe when servers are back up I'll stay up for it or something, and do it. See what results I get.

I found out the block matera are up to +10, at max, so that's.. Interesting. I am curious if sent gloves may be viable now over AF(The holy succor buff I enjoy, sue me >_<)

[SwordCoheir]

I found out the block matera are up to +10, at max, so that's.. Interesting. I am curious if sent gloves may be viable now over AF(The holy succor buff I enjoy, sue me >_<)

Yeah I imagine that it's that low compared to parry materia is due to the future adjustments they're going to be making to shield in 1.22b. They don't want it to completely destroy tanking between WAR and PLD after all.