Do Shadows have Blocking?

[bigeyedbug]

I posted this in the AB as well, but only got one response:

There is supposedly a 50% blocking chance (I assume in the mpqs) for Shadows? Is this correct and enabled?

2nd related question: Does the Shadow Master have Weapon Block? (I'd assume the SW can't use it.)

The responder said that the Shadows do have 50% blocking, but that it can't function without a shield. (And no, they don't get shields.) He also said that neither one gets WB.

Can anyone confirm or deny these assertions?

[Obi2Kenobi]

Shadow Masters have weapon block if you have weapon block, logically.

[bigeyedbug]

It's conceivable that passive skills might follow different rules. I suppose the same question about Shadow Master usage would apply to Claw Mastery.