Reading the other comments, I think I'm missing something. I have a shield, but hoooow can I use it? I step out of the camp, I die after killing 5-6 enemies. Can't seem to figure out how to defend/pary/dodge attacks.
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Thank you for the feedback!
The shield works automatically and there is no button for it. Blocking is passive, with a base chance of 10% per incoming hit. As you complete the Blacksmith's quests, that chance increases significantly, up to 50%.
The key early on is to talk to the NPCs in the camp, as they will guide you through the progression system.