how good is the new version of the shield technique series?

[Sahasrahla]

When I saw the patch notes I was happy to read, that the functionality of the shield technique series is changed. I am actually farming SP with a new char which should become a blader.
The old version were nearly useless. I think no one has a different opinion. Getting less damage is nice, but when you can´t move this is absolutly no help.

When I understand it right the defence stance is now changed to a 15sec-buff. In this time you can act normaly with no disadvantages.
I wondered if this the skill is now far to good, especially in PvP. The second book gives an enormous block boost. I have no infos about the activation and recharge times. Maybe someone can add his knowledge about this. It´s an important point for the efficiency of course.

Let´s see the math:

10-20% blockrate shield + 7% blockrate passiv = 17-27% blockrate
(73-83% hit-chance)

10-20% blockrate shield + 7% blockrate passiv + 32% active buff = 49-59% blockrate.
(41-51% hit-chance)

Let´s look at the hit chances with a blockrate20-shield: 73% comparing to 41% with buff active. This means the hit chance for the opponent is nearly halfed!

I think this new funtionality of the skill is maybe to hard. Bladers were the hardest tankers till now. If the skill works like I think it does, they are nearly invincible now.

Has anyone tried out the skill? I am interested in experiences. Especially in PvP.

[lilchris]

this skill was updated a while ago, but they just changed the animation this last inspection.

use the br on when ur fighting nukers
and the phy def against str players


Glavie/spear have one for mag def also
bow doesnt have nething lol

[Porpoise]

well, there is one thing that is overlooked: these skills have 45 second cooldowns. So, they wont be able to damage you for 15 seconds, sure, but they will probably also have the skill and use it at the same time if they are a noob, or if they know better, use it when they have low health. IMO this buff is really just a last resort, and you have to time it correctly to let it have any sway in which player wins.

[Sahasrahla]

Aah... Ok. 45sec cooldown. All I wanted to know. That makes sense. Then its a good balanced skill now.