Quote Originally Posted by SwordCoheir View Post
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.
I was tanking Garuda today as PLD. (Yes! I was the only one lol!). I noticed a direct 50% reduction from all attacks.
Quite a few skills were blocked too.

With sentinel, rampart and divine veil at the same time, it reduced damage from auto attacks down to 86ish damage.