Is block worth it?

[Zachshock]

Every time I have used block I took massive damage despite blocking and it just makes you a sitting duck instead of killing the enemy

[Stormsong]

If you're speaking of Vanilla perks then Quick Reflexes, Elemental Protection, and Shield Charge are all worthwhile. Quick reflexes can be used without a shield. Elemental protection lets you stand in front of a shouting dragon without backing down and Shield Charge is just OP on human-sized enemies. That said, the rest of the tree is fairly forgettable.

Separate from perks, is the very act of blocking worthwhile? Yes, more so with a shield if you intend to actually take the blow, but even taking a defensive stance without one allows you to bash which interrupts most strikes. Bashing is a very handy thing to learn.

[Perplex]

It is worth it. It is useless in the beginning but after a while you can block 3+ Deathlords all day long without dying. (Great way to level block also)

[Vlad 254]

later in the game you can bash an enemy to death if you're set up properly with perks and gear.

[Uncle64]

Originally posted by Vlad 254:

later in the game you can bash an enemy to death if you're set up properly with perks and gear.

1+ Yea set the perks properly from start.

[Zachshock]

So it's more for bashing than actually blocking?

[Perplex]

Originally posted by Zachshock:

So it's more for bashing than actually blocking?

It is for both. Blocking will make you basicly immune to melee. But you can still kill stuff with the shield if you want to.

[alexander_dougherty]

Originally posted by Zachshock:

So it's more for bashing than actually blocking?

It's useful for reducing the impact of arrows, if you time it right.... in factly it's about getting the timing right, get the block in place at the right time and you block most of the damage from a melee weapon too.

[MysticMalevolence]

It is, if the enemy is around your level, but you shouldn't try to tank a power attack. You have to bash those.