I assume you are talking about blocking with a sheild. Commonly refered to simply as blocking.
1. IIRC, blocking is only 1/3 the effectiveness when running, and is capped at 1/3 the regular amount(25%). Blocking functions normally when walking/standing still/attacking.
2. Defense is checked first. The monster must have already hit you before you get a chance to block. High defense and high blocking builds can be combined for a very low chance of bring hit. Add in amazon passives, and you're nearly untouchable.
EDIT: Oh yeah, figured I should mention that your defense is ignored when you are running. Monsters will have a very high chance to hit you when running(95%?), as well as blocking being only 1/3 effective.
1. IIRC, blocking is only 1/3 the effectiveness when running, and is capped at 1/3 the regular amount(25%). Blocking functions normally when walking/standing still/attacking.
2. Defense is checked first. The monster must have already hit you before you get a chance to block. High defense and high blocking builds can be combined for a very low chance of bring hit. Add in amazon passives, and you're nearly untouchable.
EDIT: Oh yeah, figured I should mention that your defense is ignored when you are running. Monsters will have a very high chance to hit you when running(95%?), as well as blocking being only 1/3 effective.