GetShieldBlock

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Added in 2.3.0 / 1.13.2

Returns the percentage of damage blocked by your shield.

shieldBlock = GetShieldBlock()

Returns

shieldBlock

number - the percentage of damage reduced your shield

Example

/dump GetShieldBlock() -- 31

This means that your shield blocks 31% of damage. This matches the in-game tooltip: "Your block stops 31% of incoming damage."

Details

All blocked attacks are reduced by 30%. It can be increased to 31% by a +1% Shield Block Value meta-gem. (e.g.  [Eternal Shadowspirit Diamond])

See also

• GetBlockChance