I could have sworn my guardian deflected bolts on the occasion, or maybe it was just an animation glitch. But deflecting blaster bolts shouldn't be an animation it should be a parry trigger.
Two passives for Jedi and Sith:
30% to 95% parrying ability, percentage increases with level.
10% chance to deflect blaster fire back at target to disarm and or damage
Reduction: parrying ability reduces by the number of targets shooting at you, the rate of fire and number of weapons a single target is firing at you.
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Let's be honest guys, I don't feel like a Jedi or Sith,
Jedi...especially guardians, should not be tanking with armor and shields. Your defense comes from your prowess with a lightsaber and your agility. That means dodging, parrying, and deflecting.
My lightsaber feels weak because it's a glow stick, not a blade of pure energy.
And I'm Tanking damage as oppose to having 70% to 90% dodge/parry.