The Critical and Block system is an addition to the existing dueling system that allows players to perform Critical Hits on opponents and avoid incoming Critical Hits. This will give players new strategies and defenses in combat and new ways to further build up their Wizard!

You'll notice your character sheet has changed a little. Press C to see a panel like this one.

This is your character sheet that shows your total damage, resistance and accuracy increases. The top row of damage and resistance sections, show a percentage increase that you’ve gained from your equipment. The bottom row shows a flat numerical increase that you’ve gained from your equipment or jewels.

These two additional stats are called Critical Hit Rating and Block Rating. Critical Hit Rating increases the player's chance of getting a critical hit. Block Rating increases the player's chance of avoiding incoming critical hits. Players gain Critical Hit and Block bonuses from equipment.

The chance for a critical hit or a block is calculated AFTER fizzle and accuracy. When a spell fizzles no calculation for critical hit or block is made. Charms, Enchantments, Wards, Manipulations and Globals are not subject to the Block / Critical system. Heals cannot be Blocked, but they can Critical!

You will also notice with these Critical and Block Statistics that the Combat Rating System displays as a numeric value and not a percentage. Equipment will have values of "+14 Block Rating" as opposed to the "+1% Block" style of statistic you are accustomed to seeing.