Help with assigning dexterity points on an Hdin

Random Name · Post by **Random Name** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:27 am

Hello again, I have an Hdin who is currently lvl 76 and has around 50 stat points left to spend and i'm going for max block. How much dexterity should i have to achieve max blockage (once i get a HoZ)? Any help on the matter would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Dottie · Post by **Dottie** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:34 am

I never play paladin, so I don't know exactly how Holy Shield works, but my guess would be that your chance to block is calculated like this:

Blocking = (Shields Block value + Holy Shield Block Value) * (Dexterity - 15) / (Character Level * 2)

For example, if you are level 76, cast a lvl 5 Holy Shield(25%), carry a Herald Of Zakarum(82%) and want maximum block chance(75%) the dexterity required would be:

75 = (82+25) * (Dex - 15) / (76 * 2)

which is the same as:

75 * (76 * 2) / (82 + 25) + 15 = Dex = 132

There are a quite high probability that I have made a calculation error so you should probably check the numbers before spending stat points. Unless someone knows how Holy Shield works I also suggest you post your current values including Holy Shield and we can check if the calculations seem correct.

GawainBS · Post by **GawainBS** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:34 pm

I'm pretty sure that Holy Shield adds a flat chance to block, which is one of the reasons it's so good.
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Crenshinibon · Post by **Crenshinibon** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:56 pm

You only need enough Dexterity for max block. That's it.

The rest should go into vitality and nothing else.

Dottie · Post by **Dottie** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:44 pm

GawainBS wrote:I'm pretty sure that Holy Shield adds a flat chance to block, which is one of the reasons it's so good.

If that is the case I believe the required dexterity in my example would be 108 instead of 132.

Crenshinibon · Post by **Crenshinibon** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:13 am

Yes, that is correct. I think I have around 125 on my Hdin currently. I wouldn't go over that ammount. You can get away without spending as much if already have HoZ on you though.

Random Name · Post by **Random Name** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 4:44 am

Thanks for all the help guys! my hdin is doing well now and has max block