Talk:Death/@comment-29463327-20160817205037/@comment-24634511-20160817235540

Shield blocking is 'hard' (sympathy) - I think it's easier with Fighter - I have periods when I just can't pull of a block  - I'm usually only 70% on easy enemies, and still can't read Saurians. I rely on ruinous sigil too..

The periapts literally multiply damage (not the stats)- but they don't "damage break" or "armor break" - so if your attacks aren't hitting hard enough they won't help much - it's better to boost your stats eg Clout or Acuity (or armor boosts/better weapons) to get attack power to a point where it starts to hurt the enemy first.