Force Blade Deflector does not work on snipers

[jberns407]

Issue Description:
Pyskers Force Blade blessing Deflector does not work against sniper attack

Steps to Reproduce:
Equip a force blade with Deflector blessing, block while being shot by a sniper

Platform:
Steam

Reproduction Rate:
Constant

[SlenderBarracuda]

Why is this not a bug?

[Uranolith]

Because it’s meant to evade the snipe attack, which is fairly possible.

[SlenderBarracuda]

Even so, should be we can use a ranged defense on a ranged attack.

I put another topic here to go over it, and a lot are saying you CAN block it, but that one of the perks related is somewhat bugged. There’s also the question of how much stamina you need.

Deflector vs sniper, was killed.?

Okay, I haven’t had nuch chance to find this out, but today on a maelstrom a sniper was taking aim at my teammate, I had my sword out and my ult (shield) on cooldown, and I stepped in front of him and blocked. (deflector 3) “this weapon blocks both melee and ranged attacks and in addition block cost is reduced 27.5%” And was shot dead. Are sniper attacks not ‘ranged’? Seems it’s confirmed to ‘not be a bug.’