How does blocking work?

[DeathReaver]

I was reading up on fighters and I was wondering since endurance increases blocking, is that only when you wear a shield? I am thinking bout being a two handed axe build so I figured this is important to know.

Thanks for the reply. I was thinkin bout it and was wondering blocking regardind skills. Can you also block skills.? And if you can, then you won't get stunned from say fighter skills if you block them succesfully.