Quote Originally Posted by Judge_Xero View Post
World firsts on FCOB used DEX melded i110 crafted gear. I think it gave around 44% Block Rate with the HA Shield.
But they were looking for every ounce of mitigation possible with the given gear.
I think it gave 2% mitigation overall vs not using it.
World 3rd PLD melded DEX and stated it was for extreme progression and he wouldn't use it otherwise. Obviously he understands its value.

World first and second did not use DEX builds.

It takes 40 points of dex to increase block/parry rate by 1%. And most consider parry stacking to be useless beyond progression.