[Sheya]

The "free stat" End "def" is not added into the def on your screen. Instead its the amount of dmg that will be taken away from initial dmg taken. Example.... a mob hits a normal person with no free stat in end for 100 dmg. Then hits another person with 50 end, which will result in 25 less dmg without including the def added on by armor and/or gear.
And dont underestimate the blockrate... by all means dont underestimate it lol. It helps a ton when fighting mobs that hit you for 400+ dmg. You block a few of those and it saves your life.
Also in pvp no stone fights I have won many of battles cause of block rate. They would miss devastate and/or their most powerful attacks (precise attack and power hit). And end up losing.