Blocking/Parrying

[TwelveSevven]

What's the difference, sorry, and how do I get a general idea of how often/much I'll be doing either?

[Seraph522]

Blocking is exclusive to Gladiator/Paladin (it may be available for some other jobs that will use shields at very low levels, but it's largely irrelevant for them as PLD is the only job that continues to use shields after level 50), and has a % chance of occurring whenever you're attacked and that attack is not a critical hit. It's exact rate varies based on skills, shield strength, and such, outside of skills like Sheltron that guarantee a block, and it reduces damage by a little over 20%. Parry is present for all tank jobs and reduces incoming damage by 20% flat out; its rate of occurance also varies depending on skills and equipment (and Anticipation when active, but that's going away in a few weeks). If you're not tanking, both are largely irrelevant.

[TwelveSevven]

Awesome detail, thanks so much, have a great day!