Block (Skyrim)

Block is a returning skill to The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim. Block will be one of the 18 skills and will fall under the Warrior play-style. It has been confirmed that the Block skill does work slightly differently from Oblivion's Block skill.

Having skill in the Block combat art allows the player to parry or absorb melee and archery attacks with shields and successful blocks reduce damage. It has been confirmed that blocking is impossible while duel wielding weapons. No game play videos or interviews with developers have confirmed that blocking with a single two handed or a one handed weapon alone is possible. Ultimately, it is very early to know either way. Blocking is not automatic, but wearing a shield should still give you a bonus to your overall defense rating. It can be activated by clicking and holding down the right mouse button (PC version), the left trigger (Xbox 360 version) or L1 (Ps3 Version).


 * Governing Guardian Stone: The Warrior

Skyrim Perks
The following are the perks that become available to select as the skill is leveled up: (Note: not a complete list)
 * Unconfirmed Requirements
 * Quick Reflexes - Unknown Effect
 * Elemental Protection - Unknown Effect
 * Deflect Arrows - Unknown Effect
 * Required Skill of 20 before skill is available to select
 * Deadly Bash - It makes shield bashing inflict more damage
 * Shield Wall - It makes blocking 25% more effective, 5 ranks
 * Required Skill of 30 before skill is available to select
 * Power Bash - Unknown effect
 * Required Skill of 50 before skill is available to select
 * Bash Disarm - It gives the player the chance to disarm an oponent when power bashing