Thread: Shields & Parrying in 1.19

I'm fine with not being able to parry, since unlike XI, parry in this simply mitigates the damage, so shield + parry is terribly redundant, but they need to do something about the abysmal shield proc rate. Without Deflection, Aegis Boon, etc, I can understand a relatively low proc rate, but even with those abilities that promise a higher block rate, it's still pretty shit tier. If I use Deflection, for the limited amount of time I have that buff up, I should be seeing something like a 60-70% block rate. I know that Square has an aversion to the traditional shield tank, with the total love/hate relationship they had with Paladin, and those months where Ninja was their golden child, but it's time to throw us a goddamn bone here.

Why can't block rate be boosted by a percentage of parry rate when wielding a shield. just make it a calculation of the two values when shield is equipped?

Also, is there going to be benefit to not using a shield on GLA? It is implied as such in the description of the jobs.

Originally Posted by Kallera

Also, is there going to be benefit to not using a shield on GLA? It is implied as such in the description of the jobs.

The advantage is that you parry more often. Just as this thread suggests.

Originally Posted by Molly_Millions

The advantage is that you parry more often. Just as this thread suggests.

With high STR it won't beat a shield for mitigation purposes though, I'm assuming she's asking about more DD oriented benefits in the future. It's likely to happen when Paladin becomes available, if not sooner (1.20)

Originally Posted by Stufoo

With high STR it won't beat a shield for mitigation purposes though, I'm assuming she's asking about more DD oriented benefits in the future. It's likely to happen when Paladin becomes available, if not sooner (1.20)

It's probably just not as effective as intended, or as you suggest maybe the paladin job will make it better. Either way, GLA tanks are so 1.18, it's all about MRD now. lol

Originally Posted by Molly_Millions

It's probably just not as effective as intended, or as you suggest maybe the paladin job will make it better. Either way, GLA tanks are so 1.18, it's all about MRD now. lol

MRD tanks were superior in Darkhold, too, so I guess GLA tanks are 1.17. SE really just can't seem to get the shield thing figured out. GLA is actually a hindrance in a PT right now because it doesn't bring enough damage to the table.

Seriously, I hope something gets done about this. Increase to block or allow for parry. Aegis boon maybe gives me 1 or 2 heals in the 30 second duration with multiple mobs on me. And keeping in mind that the damage received and dealt is much lower, it's like nothing actually happened.