Blocking and Evading - Guild Wars Forums

Lord Garofoli · Oct 02, 2005, 08:33 PM // 20:33

Which is better Blocking or Evading? Thanks.

Zenny · Oct 02, 2005, 08:50 PM // 20:50

In the simplist form, they're the same. You'll take no damage from either block or evade.

A block is simply a block, an evade though is when they miss due to you moving out of the projectiles path (usually).

You'll see Block pop up whenever you have a shield or a skill that allows you to block (i.e. Aegis).

You'll commonly see Evade when going against someone with projectile attacks/spells (Arrows, Flare, etc.) or a skill like Ward against Melee.

Jenosavel · Oct 02, 2005, 10:55 PM // 22:55

An Evade is not when you move out of the path of the projectile, that's a Dodge (though I've seen Stray come up in similar circumstances as well). Like Blocks, Evades can only be done through skills. Minor difference, but it's good to know whether it was a stance or running that caused your target to get out of the way of your projectile.

Savio · Oct 02, 2005, 11:21 PM // 23:21

Evading and Blocking are essentially the same, they're just two different forms of the same thing - they block/evade ettacks. They are triggered through skills and not through dodging, as Jenosavel said. Different skills do different things whether you block or evade, so take note. For example:

Swift Chop - Axe Attack
If attack hits, you strike for +1-16 damage. If Swift Chop is "Blocked", your target suffers a Deep Wound for 20 seconds and takes 1-16 more damage. Swift Chop cannot be "Evaded".

Zenny · Oct 02, 2005, 11:38 PM // 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenosavel

An Evade is not when you move out of the path of the projectile, that's a Dodge (though I've seen Stray come up in similar circumstances as well).

Er you're right, little mixup on my end. I was thinking of Dodge.

Alias_X · Oct 02, 2005, 11:42 PM // 23:42

All three responses are pretty much the same... I think it only takes one?

Penguins Will Fly · Oct 03, 2005, 01:06 AM // 01:06

It's always good to get a second... or third... opinion

Oct 02, 2005, 08:33 PM // 20:33	#1
Lord Garofoli Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Souls of Heroes Profession: Mo/	Blocking and Evading Which is better Blocking or Evading? Thanks.

Oct 02, 2005, 08:50 PM // 20:50	#2
Zenny Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Moa Birds [MB] Profession: Mo/N	In the simplist form, they're the same. You'll take no damage from either block or evade. A block is simply a block, an evade though is when they miss due to you moving out of the projectiles path (usually). You'll see Block pop up whenever you have a shield or a skill that allows you to block (i.e. Aegis). You'll commonly see Evade when going against someone with projectile attacks/spells (Arrows, Flare, etc.) or a skill like Ward against Melee.

Oct 02, 2005, 10:55 PM // 22:55	#3
Jenosavel Master of Beasts Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	An Evade is not when you move out of the path of the projectile, that's a Dodge (though I've seen Stray come up in similar circumstances as well). Like Blocks, Evades can only be done through skills. Minor difference, but it's good to know whether it was a stance or running that caused your target to get out of the way of your projectile.

Oct 02, 2005, 11:21 PM // 23:21	#4
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	Evading and Blocking are essentially the same, they're just two different forms of the same thing - they block/evade ettacks. They are triggered through skills and not through dodging, as Jenosavel said. Different skills do different things whether you block or evade, so take note. For example: Swift Chop - Axe Attack If attack hits, you strike for +1-16 damage. If Swift Chop is "Blocked", your target suffers a Deep Wound for 20 seconds and takes 1-16 more damage. Swift Chop cannot be "Evaded".

Oct 02, 2005, 11:42 PM // 23:42	#6
Alias_X Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005	All three responses are pretty much the same... I think it only takes one?

Oct 03, 2005, 01:06 AM // 01:06	#7
Penguins Will Fly Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: exiled titans Profession: W/Mo	It's always good to get a second... or third... opinion