Buckler type shield vs Scutum type shield

[ttop]

Bro I just am dropping in to say, nice Supra, link to mods? I have a JZX90 1JZ PRO-AM/Demo car drift project...Toyota ftw.

Off topic . S374 turbo. Fully built engine. 800 whp @ 32 psi e85 tune. Proefi engine management.1994 targa top 6 spd 72k miles.

[YarozeX]

Bro I just am dropping in to say, nice Supra, link to mods? I have a JZX90 1JZ PRO-AM/Demo car drift project...Toyota ftw.

I am a Toyota Guy myself and in Japan. I have a 4AGE AE86 if that matters =P. I also cant figure out what Shield type to go with. I have been leaning towards high block rate thou....

[MaxM]

I find that on mob pulls if I use a high block rate shield, i will be blocking too often that I can't get enough non-swipe moves in between them to keep halone debuff on even two mobs. So I like to use a high block strength shield.
I know you always have the option to NOT use shield swipe even when it's up but then the opportunity cost of using a block rate shield is wasted.
Of course for boss fight it will be less of a problem, and I know boss fight is all that matters, but I just don't see myself carrying two shields around all the time. Maybe if someone can prove rate shield really do offer net increase in migration then I will do that.

[Tanoshii]

People keep mentioning that blocking increases TP generation. Where is it stated that this is the case?

[Pinkie_Pie]

I don't see it either. So far, i'm liking the high block rate do the fact I can Shield Swipe a boss and shut him up from using a move, it makes ALOT of difference. I already have like 3 cooldowns to reduce damage, a passive that reduces damage. Maybe once I get the cooldown that allows me to raise my block rate up, I'll get block strength, till then. block rating shields it is

[Nacho]

I read Scutum as scrotum, sorry.

[FluffyM]

High block rate for me.
When SE finally realize we need our interrupts off GCD and give them a lengthy CD, having a second one (pacification) is going to be big.

[CrazyDuck]

higher block chance with lower defense seems better for multiple target tanking like trash mobs, and lower block rate with higher defense seems better for single targets like boss's

[lumenation]

For Paladin the Higher Block rate will ALWAYS win because of having the Shield Swipe ability. But just in case that High block strength end game item drops, don't hesitate because of Bulwark's 60% block rate increase. It's basically a shield wall.

[MBTL90]

All the endgame shields so far have balanced stats like kite shields anyways, so the argument is pretty much moot. I picked up a darklight kite shield in wanderer's palace last night, and it has both good stats and looks awsome.