block is still mitigation, not avoidance. block is now each hit gives 30% less damage when blocked...str doesnt increase block value, and theres no block value as a 2ndary stat. so its not that great really. yea with 90% block you almost guaranetee each hit is really for only 70% damage, but for pallys i think mastery is their best stat as 85s gem/reforge for it when able. so with the scaling at 80 id imagine its their best stat. dodge/parry following for avoidance.