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How the perk 'Reflect Blows' Works

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  November 12, 2013

  2H = Two Handed, yeah you can block with it but it feels kind of pointless to invest perk points into Block when you're going 2H... or maybe it's just me, don't know.

  2H = Two Handed, yeah you can block with it but it feels kind of pointless to invest perk points into Block when you're going 2H... or maybe it's just me, don't know.

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  November 12, 2013

  I use block when fighting with a 2H, but by block I mean the option to block attacks not the perks '^'

  If I have perks to spend, Block is my lowest priority at all times.

  I use block when fighting with a 2H, but by block I mean the option to block attacks not the perks '^'

  If I have perks to spend, Block is my lowest priority at all times.

• Sangreal

  

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  November 13, 2013

  I have never perked block myself either, but I gotta admit that cos of James' latest argument on bash got me interested in making a light armor blocker.

  Haven't gotten very far with that yet but anyway.. It seems to me that the perk tree is divided for shields and weapons in terms of efficiency. Bashing with 2H weapons can do insane amounts of dmg as James pointed out.

  I have never perked block myself either, but I gotta admit that cos of James' latest argument on bash got me interested in making a light armor blocker.

  Haven't gotten very far with that yet but anyway.. It seems to me that the perk tree is divided for shields and weapons in terms of efficiency. Bashing with 2H weapons can do insane amounts of dmg as James pointed out.

• James

  

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  November 13, 2013

  I've found it to be an absolute blast!

  The block perk 'Block Runner' works wonders for 2H blocking, however it comes at the cost of two perks you can't take advantage of.  Bashing with a 2H weapon can do absolutely devestating damage and with the Runner perk you are able to have your block up for the entire engagement. 

  I've found it to be an absolute blast!

  The block perk 'Block Runner' works wonders for 2H blocking, however it comes at the cost of two perks you can't take advantage of.  Bashing with a 2H weapon can do absolutely devestating damage and with the Runner perk you are able to have your block up for the entire engagement. 

• James

  

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  November 13, 2013

  I stand behind my assumption.  While it is very true that a lot of people use HA with 2H, I would wager a tidy sum that many (if not most) of them will be doing so with a very high armour rating, if not maxed, and will likely also be using block.

  If someone is using HA with a low armour rating (and I mean low, not 'kinda low') then they will see some benefit from this perk, but it will come at a cost.

  I stand behind my assumption.  While it is very true that a lot of people use HA with 2H, I would wager a tidy sum that many (if not most) of them will be doing so with a very high armour rating, if not maxed, and will likely also be using block.

  If someone is using HA with a low armour rating (and I mean low, not 'kinda low') then they will see some benefit from this perk, but it will come at a cost.

• Alastor

  

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  November 13, 2013

  I think Block Runner is worth it every time though! I opted for the perk in my build because it allows you to keep from getting cornered and helps herd enemies. Your Bash discussion makes me regret using Smithing over Alchemy though :p could've really pushed the limits of Bow Bashing.

  I think Block Runner is worth it every time though! I opted for the perk in my build because it allows you to keep from getting cornered and helps herd enemies. Your Bash discussion makes me regret using Smithing over Alchemy though :p could've really pushed the limits of Bow Bashing.
• Tamo

  

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  November 13, 2013

  Thanks for the break down! I am currently playing a new character, concentrating on Heavy Armor, Blocking, Two-Handed and Smithing and was wondering if I needed to work toward "Reflect Blows". Now I know it is not worth it. I'll stick to "Slow Time", "Quick Reflexes" and swinging a Greatsword with 2 Sec. Paralyze. Never let them hit you.

  Thanks for the break down! I am currently playing a new character, concentrating on Heavy Armor, Blocking, Two-Handed and Smithing and was wondering if I needed to work toward "Reflect Blows". Now I know it is not worth it. I'll stick to "Slow Time", "Quick Reflexes" and swinging a Greatsword with 2 Sec. Paralyze. Never let them hit you.

• James

  

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  November 18, 2013

  It's such a shame that the character's that can actually take the perk likely benefit the least from it.  Slowtime and quick reflexes are insanely OP, have fun!

  It's such a shame that the character's that can actually take the perk likely benefit the least from it.  Slowtime and quick reflexes are insanely OP, have fun!

• Alastor

  

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  November 18, 2013

  I've got a great idea for a build using these shite mechanics :D

  I've got a great idea for a build using these shite mechanics :D
• James

  

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  November 18, 2013

  a few unique items that are coded as heavy armour but aren't perhaps?

  a few unique items that are coded as heavy armour but aren't perhaps?