BLOCK

Type: combat                        Area of Effect: self
Class: Monk

This skill allows players to use their bare hands to block strikes made by
their opponents.  You will block automatically during combat.  Note, you
cannot use this skill while wielding or holding anything.

Higher skill ranks afford benefits as follows:
Rank 2: You can block in aggressive combat mode.
Rank 4: You can block while mounted.
Rank 5: You can block while holding something.
Rank 6: You can block missile attacks.

This is an automatic skill. You can turn it off with a toggle.

See Also: SKILLS, "SKILL RANKS", PRACTICES, LEARN, TOGGLE, "TOGGLE AUTOMATION"
          PARRY, "COUNTER ATTACK", DODGE