Merge pull request #11476 from kevinz000/shield_refactor

Completely overhauls how blocking, shields, reflecting, and anything in between is handled. Has some small gameplay effects.

code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_gear.dm

@@ -92,10 +92,8 @@
 		M.cut_overlays()
 		M.regenerate_icons()
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/abductor/vest/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	DeactivateStealth()
-
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/abductor/vest/IsReflect()
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/abductor/vest/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	. = ..()
 	DeactivateStealth()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/abductor/vest/ui_action_click()
@@ -493,7 +491,7 @@
 
 	user.do_attack_animation(L)
 
-	if(L.check_shields(src, 0, "[user]'s [name]", MELEE_ATTACK))
+	if(L.run_block(src, 0, "[user]'s [src]", ATTACK_TYPE_MELEE, 0, user, check_zone(user.zone_selected)) & BLOCK_SUCCESS)
 		playsound(L, 'sound/weapons/genhit.ogg', 50, TRUE)
 		return FALSE
 

code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/mutations.dm

@@ -441,23 +441,23 @@
 
 	var/remaining_uses //Set by the changeling ability.
 
-/obj/item/shield/changeling/Initialize()
+/obj/item/shield/changeling/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	ADD_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_NODROP, CHANGELING_TRAIT)
 	if(ismob(loc))
 		loc.visible_message("<span class='warning'>The end of [loc.name]\'s hand inflates rapidly, forming a huge shield-like mass!</span>", "<span class='warning'>We inflate our hand into a strong shield.</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear organic matter ripping and tearing!</span>")
 
-/obj/item/shield/changeling/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	if(remaining_uses < 1)
+/obj/item/shield/changeling/check_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_BLOCK_CAPACITY] = (block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_BLOCK_CAPACITY] || 0) + remaining_uses
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/item/shield/changeling/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	. = ..()
+	if(--remaining_uses < 1)
 		if(ishuman(loc))
 			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = loc
 			H.visible_message("<span class='warning'>With a sickening crunch, [H] reforms [H.p_their()] shield into an arm!</span>", "<span class='notice'>We assimilate our shield into our body</span>", "<span class='italics>You hear organic matter ripping and tearing!</span>")
 		qdel(src)
-		return 0
-	else
-		remaining_uses--
-		return ..()
-
 
 /***************************************\
 |*********SPACE SUIT + HELMET***********|

code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_items.dm

@@ -162,24 +162,20 @@
 	jaunt.Remove(user)
 	user.update_icons()
 
-/obj/item/twohanded/required/cult_bastard/IsReflect()
-	if(spinning)
+/obj/item/twohanded/required/cult_bastard/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	if(spinning && is_energy_reflectable_projectile(object) && (attack_type & ATTACK_TYPE_PROJECTILE))
 		playsound(src, pick('sound/weapons/effects/ric1.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric2.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric3.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric4.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric5.ogg'), 100, 1)
-		return TRUE
-	else
-		..()
-
-/obj/item/twohanded/required/cult_bastard/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
+		return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_EXTERNAL | BLOCK_REDIRECTED | BLOCK_SHOULD_REDIRECT
 	if(prob(final_block_chance))
-		if(attack_type == PROJECTILE_ATTACK)
+		if(attack_type & ATTACK_TYPE_PROJECTILE)
 			owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[owner] deflects [attack_text] with [src]!</span>")
 			playsound(src, pick('sound/weapons/effects/ric1.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric2.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric3.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric4.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric5.ogg'), 100, 1)
-			return TRUE
+			return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_EXTERNAL | BLOCK_REDIRECTED | BLOCK_SHOULD_REDIRECT
 		else
 			playsound(src, 'sound/weapons/parry.ogg', 75, 1)
 			owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[owner] parries [attack_text] with [src]!</span>")
-			return TRUE
-	return FALSE
+			return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_EXTERNAL
+	return BLOCK_NONE
 
 /obj/item/twohanded/required/cult_bastard/afterattack(atom/target, mob/user, proximity, click_parameters)
 	. = ..()
@@ -423,7 +419,13 @@
 			user.adjustBruteLoss(25)
 			user.dropItemToGround(src, TRUE)
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/cultrobes/cult_shield/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/cultrobes/cult_shield/check_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	if(current_charges)
+		block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_NORMAL_BLOCK_CHANCE] = 100
+		block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_BLOCK_CAPACITY] = (block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_BLOCK_CAPACITY] || 0) + current_charges
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/cultrobes/cult_shield/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	if(current_charges)
 		owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>\The [attack_text] is deflected in a burst of blood-red sparks!</span>")
 		current_charges--
@@ -431,8 +433,8 @@
 		if(!current_charges)
 			owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>The runed shield around [owner] suddenly disappears!</span>")
 			owner.update_inv_wear_suit()
-		return 1
-	return 0
+		return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_EXTERNAL
+	return BLOCK_NONE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/cultrobes/cult_shield/worn_overlays(isinhands, icon_file, style_flags = NONE)
 	. = list()
@@ -734,19 +736,19 @@
 			playsound(T, 'sound/effects/glassbr3.ogg', 100)
 	qdel(src)
 
-/obj/item/twohanded/cult_spear/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
+/obj/item/twohanded/cult_spear/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	if(wielded)
 		final_block_chance *= 2
 	if(prob(final_block_chance))
-		if(attack_type == PROJECTILE_ATTACK)
+		if(attack_type & ATTACK_TYPE_PROJECTILE)
 			owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[owner] deflects [attack_text] with [src]!</span>")
 			playsound(src, pick('sound/weapons/effects/ric1.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric2.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric3.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric4.ogg', 'sound/weapons/effects/ric5.ogg'), 100, 1)
-			return TRUE
+			return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_SHOULD_REDIRECT | BLOCK_REDIRECTED | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_EXTERNAL
 		else
 			playsound(src, 'sound/weapons/parry.ogg', 100, 1)
 			owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[owner] parries [attack_text] with [src]!</span>")
-			return TRUE
-	return FALSE
+			return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_EXTERNAL
+	return BLOCK_NONE
 
 /datum/action/innate/cult/spear
 	name = "Bloody Bond"
@@ -945,10 +947,18 @@
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/smash.ogg'
 	var/illusions = 2
 
-/obj/item/shield/mirror/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
+/obj/item/shield/mirror/check_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_REFLECT_PROJECTILE_CHANCE] = max(block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_REFLECT_PROJECTILE_CHANCE] || null, final_block_chance)
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/item/shield/mirror/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	if(iscultist(owner))
-		if(istype(hitby, /obj/item/projectile))
-			var/obj/item/projectile/P = hitby
+		if(istype(object, /obj/item/projectile) && (attack_type == ATTACK_TYPE_PROJECTILE))
+			if(is_energy_reflectable_projectile(object))
+				if(prob(final_block_chance))
+					return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_SHOULD_REDIRECT | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_EXTERNAL | BLOCK_REDIRECTED
+				return BLOCK_NONE	//To avoid reflection chance double-dipping with block chance
+			var/obj/item/projectile/P = object
 			if(P.damage >= 30)
 				var/turf/T = get_turf(owner)
 				T.visible_message("<span class='warning'>The sheer force from [P] shatters the mirror shield!</span>")
@@ -956,11 +966,9 @@
 				playsound(T, 'sound/effects/glassbr3.ogg', 100)
 				owner.DefaultCombatKnockdown(25)
 				qdel(src)
-				return FALSE
-			if(P.is_reflectable)
-				return FALSE //To avoid reflection chance double-dipping with block chance
+				return BLOCK_NONE
 		. = ..()
-		if(.)
+		if(. & BLOCK_SUCCESS)
 			playsound(src, 'sound/weapons/parry.ogg', 100, 1)
 			if(illusions > 0)
 				illusions--
@@ -975,7 +983,7 @@
 					E.Copy_Parent(owner, 70, 10)
 					E.GiveTarget(owner)
 					E.Goto(owner, owner.movement_delay(), E.minimum_distance)
-			return TRUE
+			return
 	else
 		if(prob(50))
 			var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/illusion/H = new(owner.loc)
@@ -984,7 +992,7 @@
 			H.GiveTarget(owner)
 			H.move_to_delay = owner.movement_delay()
 			to_chat(owner, "<span class='danger'><b>[src] betrays you!</b></span>")
-		return FALSE
+		return BLOCK_NONE
 
 /obj/item/shield/mirror/proc/readd()
 	illusions++
@@ -992,11 +1000,6 @@
 		var/mob/living/holder = loc
 		to_chat(holder, "<span class='cult italic'>The shield's illusions are back at full strength!</span>")
 
-/obj/item/shield/mirror/IsReflect()
-	if(prob(block_chance))
-		return TRUE
-	return FALSE
-
 /obj/item/shield/mirror/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, datum/thrownthing/throwingdatum)
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(hit_atom)
 	var/datum/thrownthing/D = throwingdatum

code/modules/assembly/flash.dm

@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@
 	if(holder)
 		holder.update_icon()
 
-/obj/item/assembly/flash/shield/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
+/obj/item/assembly/flash/shield/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	activate()
 	return ..()
 

code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE
 	max_integrity = 200
 	integrity_failure = 0.4
+	block_priority = BLOCK_PRIORITY_CLOTHING
 	var/damaged_clothes = 0 //similar to machine's BROKEN stat and structure's broken var
 	var/flash_protect = 0		//What level of bright light protection item has. 1 = Flashers, Flashes, & Flashbangs | 2 = Welding | -1 = OH GOD WELDING BURNT OUT MY RETINAS
 	var/tint = 0				//Sets the item's level of visual impairment tint, normally set to the same as flash_protect

code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm

@@ -762,7 +762,13 @@
 	if(!allowed)
 		allowed = GLOB.advanced_hardsuit_allowed
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/shielded/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/shielded/check_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	if(current_charges > 0)
+		block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_NORMAL_BLOCK_CHANCE] = 100
+		block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_BLOCK_CAPACITY] = (block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_BLOCK_CAPACITY] || 0) + current_charges
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/shielded/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	recharge_cooldown = world.time + recharge_delay
 	if(current_charges > 0)
 		var/datum/effect_system/spark_spread/s = new
@@ -776,8 +782,8 @@
 			owner.visible_message("[owner]'s shield overloads!")
 			shield_state = "broken"
 			owner.update_inv_wear_suit()
-		return 1
-	return 0
+		return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_EXTERNAL
+	return BLOCK_NONE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/shielded/Destroy()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)

code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm

@@ -456,7 +456,8 @@ Contains:
 	armor = list("melee" = 5, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 10, "fire" = 0, "acid" = 0)
 	strip_delay = 65
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/fragile/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/fragile/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	. = ..()
 	if(!torn && prob(50) && damage >= 5)
 		to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>[src] tears from the damage, breaking the air-tight seal!</span>")
 		clothing_flags &= ~STOPSPRESSUREDAMAGE

code/modules/clothing/suits/_suits.dm

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/suit
 	icon = 'icons/obj/clothing/suits.dmi'
 	name = "suit"
+	block_priority = BLOCK_PRIORITY_WEAR_SUIT
 	var/fire_resist = T0C+100
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/tank/internals/emergency_oxygen, /obj/item/tank/internals/plasmaman)
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0,"energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 0, "acid" = 0)

code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm

@@ -173,12 +173,13 @@
 	armor = list("melee" = 10, "bullet" = 10, "laser" = 60, "energy" = 50, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 100, "acid" = 100)
 	resistance_flags = INDESTRUCTIBLE | LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
 	var/hit_reflect_chance = 40
+	var/list/protected_zones = list(BODY_ZONE_CHEST, BODY_ZONE_PRECISE_GROIN)
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/laserproof/IsReflect(def_zone)
-	if(!(def_zone in list(BODY_ZONE_CHEST, BODY_ZONE_PRECISE_GROIN))) //If not shot where ablative is covering you, you don't get the reflection bonus!
-		return 0
-	if (prob(hit_reflect_chance))
-		return 1
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/laserproof/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	if(def_zone in protected_zones)
+		if(prob(hit_reflect_chance))
+			return BLOCK_SHOULD_REDIRECT | BLOCK_REDIRECTED | BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_INTERNAL
+	return ..()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/det_suit
 	name = "detective's armor vest"

code/modules/clothing/suits/reactive_armour.dm

@@ -36,8 +36,8 @@
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 100, "acid" = 100)
 	actions_types = list(/datum/action/item_action/toggle)
 	resistance_flags = INDESTRUCTIBLE | LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
-	hit_reaction_chance = 50 // Only on the chest yet blocks all attacks?
 	rad_flags = RAD_PROTECT_CONTENTS | RAD_NO_CONTAMINATE
+	var/hit_reaction_chance = 50
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/attack_self(mob/user)
 	active = !(active)
@@ -62,6 +62,14 @@
 	item_state = "reactiveoff"
 	reactivearmor_cooldown = world.time + 200
 
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	if(!active)
+		return BLOCK_NONE
+	return block_action(owner, object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, block_return)
+
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/proc/block_action(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	return BLOCK_NONE
+
 //When the wearer gets hit, this armor will teleport the user a short distance away (to safety or to more danger, no one knows. That's the fun of it!)
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/teleport
 	name = "reactive teleport armor"
@@ -71,18 +79,15 @@
 	var/rad_amount_before = 120
 	reactivearmor_cooldown_duration = 100
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/teleport/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	. = FALSE
-	if(!active)
-		return
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/teleport/block_action(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	if(prob(hit_reaction_chance))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = owner
 		if(world.time < reactivearmor_cooldown)
 			owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>The reactive teleport system is still recharging! It fails to teleport [H]!</span>")
 			return
 		owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>The reactive teleport system flings [H] clear of [attack_text], shutting itself off in the process!</span>")
-		playsound(get_turf(owner),'sound/magic/blink.ogg', 100, 1)
-		var/list/turfs = new/list()
+		playsound(get_turf(owner), 'sound/magic/blink.ogg', 100, 1)
+		var/list/turfs = new
 		var/turf/old = get_turf(src)
 		for(var/turf/T in orange(tele_range, H))
 			if(T.density)
@@ -101,7 +106,9 @@
 		radiation_pulse(old, rad_amount_before)
 		radiation_pulse(src, rad_amount)
 		reactivearmor_cooldown = world.time + reactivearmor_cooldown_duration
-		return TRUE
+		block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_REDIRECT_METHOD] = REDIRECT_METHOD_PASSTHROUGH
+		return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_REDIRECTED | BLOCK_SHOULD_REDIRECT | BLOCK_TARGET_DODGED
+	return BLOCK_NONE
 
 //Fire
 
@@ -109,9 +116,7 @@
 	name = "reactive incendiary armor"
 	desc = "An experimental suit of armor with a reactive sensor array rigged to a flame emitter. For the stylish pyromaniac."
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/fire/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	if(!active)
-		return 0
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/fire/block_action(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	if(prob(hit_reaction_chance))
 		if(world.time < reactivearmor_cooldown)
 			owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>The reactive incendiary armor on [owner] activates, but fails to send out flames as it is still recharging its flame jets!</span>")
@@ -124,8 +129,8 @@
 				C.IgniteMob()
 		owner.fire_stacks = -20
 		reactivearmor_cooldown = world.time + reactivearmor_cooldown_duration
-		return 1
-	return 0
+		return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_INTERNAL
+	return BLOCK_NONE
 
 //Stealth
 
@@ -134,9 +139,7 @@
 	reactivearmor_cooldown_duration = 65
 	desc = "An experimental suit of armor that renders the wearer invisible on detection of imminent harm, and creates a decoy that runs away from the owner. You can't fight what you can't see."
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/stealth/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	if(!active)
-		return 0
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/stealth/block_action(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	if(prob(hit_reaction_chance))
 		if(world.time < reactivearmor_cooldown)
 			owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>The reactive stealth system on [owner] activates, but is still recharging its holographic emitters!</span>")
@@ -150,7 +153,8 @@
 		spawn(40)
 			owner.alpha = initial(owner.alpha)
 		reactivearmor_cooldown = world.time + reactivearmor_cooldown_duration
-		return 1
+		return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_INTERNAL
+	return BLOCK_NONE
 
 //Tesla
 
@@ -175,9 +179,7 @@
 	if(slot_flags & slotdefine2slotbit(slot)) //Was equipped to a valid slot for this item?
 		user.flags_1 |= TESLA_IGNORE_1
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/tesla/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	if(!active)
-		return FALSE
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/tesla/block_action(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	if(prob(hit_reaction_chance))
 		if(world.time < reactivearmor_cooldown)
 			var/datum/effect_system/spark_spread/sparks = new /datum/effect_system/spark_spread
@@ -196,7 +198,8 @@
 				M.adjustFireLoss(legacy_dmg)
 				playsound(M, 'sound/machines/defib_zap.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
 		reactivearmor_cooldown = world.time + reactivearmor_cooldown_duration
-		return TRUE
+		return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_INTERNAL
+	return NONE
 
 //Repulse
 
@@ -205,9 +208,7 @@
 	reactivearmor_cooldown_duration = 20
 	desc = "An experimental suit of armor that violently throws back attackers."
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/repulse/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	if(!active)
-		return 0
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/repulse/block_action(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	if(prob(hit_reaction_chance))
 		if(world.time < reactivearmor_cooldown)
 			owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>The repulse generator is still recharging!</span>")
@@ -234,7 +235,8 @@
 			AM.throw_at(throwtarget,10,1)
 			safety--
 		reactivearmor_cooldown = world.time + reactivearmor_cooldown_duration
-		return 1
+		return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_INTERNAL
+	return BLOCK_NONE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/table
 	name = "reactive table armor"
@@ -242,9 +244,7 @@
 	desc = "If you can't beat the memes, embrace them."
 	var/tele_range = 10
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/table/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	if(!active)
-		return 0
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/table/block_action(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	if(prob(hit_reaction_chance))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = owner
 		if(world.time < reactivearmor_cooldown)
@@ -270,8 +270,8 @@
 		H.forceMove(picked)
 		new /obj/structure/table(get_turf(owner))
 		reactivearmor_cooldown = world.time + reactivearmor_cooldown_duration
-		return 1
-	return 0
+		return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_INTERNAL
+	return BLOCK_NONE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/table/emp_act()
 	return

code/modules/clothing/under/_under.dm

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 	name = "under"
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|ARMS
 	permeability_coefficient = 0.9
+	block_priority = BLOCK_PRIORITY_UNIFORM
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_ICLOTHING
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0,"energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 0, "acid" = 0)
 	var/fitted = FEMALE_UNIFORM_FULL // For use in alternate clothing styles for women

code/modules/clothing/under/color.dm

@@ -79,9 +79,11 @@
 	name = "ancient jumpsuit"
 	desc = "A terribly ragged and frayed grey jumpsuit. It looks like it hasn't been washed in over a decade."
 
-/obj/item/clothing/under/color/grey/glorf/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	owner.forcesay(GLOB.hit_appends)
-	return 0
+/obj/item/clothing/under/color/grey/glorf/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	. = ..()
+	if(ishuman(owner))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = owner
+		H.forcesay(GLOB.hit_appends)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/color/blue
 	name = "blue jumpsuit"

code/modules/holodeck/items.dm

@@ -34,10 +34,10 @@
 	. = ..()
 	item_color = "red"
 
-/obj/item/holo/esword/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	if(active)
+/obj/item/holo/esword/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	if(!active)
 		return ..()
-	return 0
+	return ..()
 
 /obj/item/holo/esword/attack(target as mob, mob/user as mob)
 	..()

code/modules/mining/lavaland/necropolis_chests.dm

@@ -835,9 +835,9 @@
 
 	force = CLAMP((ghost_counter * 4), 0, 75)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[user] strikes with the force of [ghost_counter] vengeful spirits!</span>")
-	..()
+	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/melee/ghost_sword/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
+/obj/item/melee/ghost_sword/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	var/ghost_counter = ghost_check()
 	final_block_chance += CLAMP((ghost_counter * 5), 0, 75)
 	owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[owner] is protected by a ring of [ghost_counter] ghosts!</span>")

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/caste/hunter.dm

@@ -63,13 +63,13 @@
 	if(hit_atom)
 		if(isliving(hit_atom))
 			var/mob/living/L = hit_atom
-			if(!L.check_shields(src, 0, "the [name]", attack_type = LEAP_ATTACK))
+			if(L.run_block(src, 0, "the [name]", ATTACK_TYPE_TACKLE, 0, src) & BLOCK_SUCCESS)
+				DefaultCombatKnockdown(40, 1, 1)
+			else
 				L.visible_message("<span class ='danger'>[src] pounces on [L]!</span>", "<span class ='userdanger'>[src] pounces on you!</span>")
 				L.DefaultCombatKnockdown(100)
 				sleep(2)//Runtime prevention (infinite bump() calls on hulks)
 				step_towards(src,L)
-			else
-				DefaultCombatKnockdown(40, 1, 1)
 
 			toggle_leap(0)
 		else if(hit_atom.density && !hit_atom.CanPass(src))

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm

@@ -86,13 +86,10 @@
 	if(!(combat_flags & COMBAT_FLAG_COMBAT_ACTIVE))
 		totitemdamage *= 1.5
 	//CIT CHANGES END HERE
-	if(user != src && check_shields(I, totitemdamage, "the [I.name]", MELEE_ATTACK, I.armour_penetration))
+	var/impacting_zone = (user == src)? check_zone(user.zone_selected) : ran_zone(user.zone_selected)
+	if((user != src) && (run_block(I, totitemdamage, "the [I]", ATTACK_TYPE_MELEE, I.armour_penetration, user, impacting_zone) & BLOCK_SUCCESS))
 		return FALSE
-	var/obj/item/bodypart/affecting
-	if(user == src)
-		affecting = get_bodypart(check_zone(user.zone_selected)) //we're self-mutilating! yay!
-	else
-		affecting = get_bodypart(ran_zone(user.zone_selected))
+	var/obj/item/bodypart/affecting = get_bodypart(impacting_zone)
 	if(!affecting) //missing limb? we select the first bodypart (you can never have zero, because of chest)
 		affecting = bodyparts[1]
 	SEND_SIGNAL(I, COMSIG_ITEM_ATTACK_ZONE, src, user, affecting)

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_block.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+/mob/living/carbon/human/get_blocking_items()
+	. = ..()
+	if(wear_suit)
+		. += wear_suit
+	if(w_uniform)
+		. += w_uniform
+	if(wear_neck)
+		. += wear_neck

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm

@@ -52,36 +52,12 @@
 				return martial_art_result
 	return ..()
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/check_reflect(def_zone)
-	if(wear_suit?.IsReflect(def_zone))
-		return TRUE
-	return ..()
-
-/mob/living/carbon/human/check_shields(atom/AM, damage, attack_text = "the attack", attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK, armour_penetration = 0)
-	. = ..()
-	if(.)
-		return
-	var/block_chance_modifier = round(damage / -3)
-	if(wear_suit)
-		var/final_block_chance = wear_suit.block_chance - (CLAMP((armour_penetration-wear_suit.armour_penetration)/2,0,100)) + block_chance_modifier
-		if(wear_suit.hit_reaction(src, AM, attack_text, final_block_chance, damage, attack_type))
-			return TRUE
-	if(w_uniform)
-		var/final_block_chance = w_uniform.block_chance - (CLAMP((armour_penetration-w_uniform.armour_penetration)/2,0,100)) + block_chance_modifier
-		if(w_uniform.hit_reaction(src, AM, attack_text, final_block_chance, damage, attack_type))
-			return TRUE
-	if(wear_neck)
-		var/final_block_chance = wear_neck.block_chance - (CLAMP((armour_penetration-wear_neck.armour_penetration)/2,0,100)) + block_chance_modifier
-		if(wear_neck.hit_reaction(src, AM, attack_text, final_block_chance, damage, attack_type))
-			return TRUE
-	return FALSE
-
 /mob/living/carbon/human/can_embed(obj/item/I)
 	if(I.get_sharpness() || is_pointed(I) || is_type_in_typecache(I, GLOB.can_embed_types))
 		return TRUE
 	return FALSE
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/check_block()
+/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/check_martial_melee_block()
 	if(mind)
 		if(mind.martial_art && prob(mind.martial_art.block_chance) && mind.martial_art.can_use(src) && in_throw_mode && !incapacitated(FALSE, TRUE))
 			return TRUE

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm

@@ -1437,7 +1437,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_race_names)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You do not breathe, so you cannot perform CPR.</span>")
 
 /datum/species/proc/grab(mob/living/carbon/human/user, mob/living/carbon/human/target, datum/martial_art/attacker_style)
-	if(target.check_block())
+	if(target.check_martial_melee_block())
 		target.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[target] blocks [user]'s grab attempt!</span>")
 		return 0
 	if(attacker_style && attacker_style.grab_act(user,target))
@@ -1453,7 +1453,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_race_names)
 	if(IS_STAMCRIT(user)) //CITADEL CHANGE - makes it impossible to punch while in stamina softcrit
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You're too exhausted.</span>") //CITADEL CHANGE - ditto
 		return FALSE //CITADEL CHANGE - ditto
-	if(target.check_block())
+	if(target.check_martial_melee_block())
 		target.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[target] blocks [user]'s attack!</span>")
 		return FALSE
 	if(attacker_style && attacker_style.harm_act(user,target))
@@ -1557,6 +1557,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_race_names)
 	var/aim_for_groin  = user.zone_selected == "groin"
 	var/target_aiming_for_groin = target.zone_selected == "groin"
 
+	if(target.check_martial_melee_block()) //END EDIT
+		target.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[target] blocks [user]'s disarm attempt!</span>")
+		return FALSE
 	if(IS_STAMCRIT(user))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You're too exhausted!</span>")
 		return FALSE
@@ -1685,9 +1688,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_race_names)
 /datum/species/proc/spec_attacked_by(obj/item/I, mob/living/user, obj/item/bodypart/affecting, intent, mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 	// Allows you to put in item-specific reactions based on species
 	if(user != H)
-		if(H.check_shields(I, I.force, "the [I.name]", MELEE_ATTACK, I.armour_penetration))
+		if(H.run_block(I, I.force, "the [I.name]", ATTACK_TYPE_MELEE, I.armour_penetration, user, affecting.body_zone) & BLOCK_SUCCESS)
 			return 0
-	if(H.check_block())
+	if(H.check_martial_melee_block())
 		H.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[H] blocks [I]!</span>")
 		return 0
 
@@ -1803,7 +1806,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_race_names)
 		return TRUE
 	if(M.mind)
 		attacker_style = M.mind.martial_art
-	if((M != H) && M.a_intent != INTENT_HELP && H.check_shields(M, 0, M.name, attack_type = UNARMED_ATTACK))
+	if((M != H) && M.a_intent != INTENT_HELP && (H.run_block(M, 0, "[M]", ATTACK_TYPE_UNARMED, 0, M, M.zone_selected) & BLOCK_SUCCESS))
 		log_combat(M, H, "attempted to touch")
 		H.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[M] attempted to touch [H]!</span>")
 		return TRUE
@@ -1841,7 +1844,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_race_names)
 	if(IS_STAMCRIT(user))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You're too exhausted.</span>")
 		return FALSE
-	if(target.check_block())
+	if(target.check_martial_melee_block())
 		target.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[target] blocks [user]'s shoving attempt!</span>")
 		return FALSE
 	if(attacker_style && attacker_style.disarm_act(user,target))

code/modules/mob/living/living_block.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+// This file has a weird name, but it's for anything related to the checks for shields, blocking, dodging, and similar "stop this attack before it actually impacts the target" as opposed to "defend once it has hit".
+
+/*
+/// Bitflags for check_block() and handle_block(). Meant to be combined. You can be hit and still reflect, for example, if you do not use BLOCK_SUCCESS.
+/// Attack was not blocked
+#define BLOCK_NONE						NONE
+/// Attack was blocked, do not do damage. THIS FLAG MUST BE THERE FOR DAMAGE/EFFECT PREVENTION!
+#define BLOCK_SUCCESS					(1<<1)
+
+/// The below are for "metadata" on "how" the attack was blocked.
+
+/// Attack was and should be reflected (NOTE: the SHOULD here is important, as it says "the thing blocking isn't handling the reflecting for you so do it yourself"!)
+#define BLOCK_SHOULD_REFLECT			(1<<2)
+/// Attack was manually redirected (including reflected) by any means by the defender. For when YOU are handling the reflection, rather than the thing hitting you. (see sleeping carp)
+#define BLOCK_REDIRECTED				(1<<3)
+/// Attack was blocked by something like a shield.
+#define BLOCK_PHYSICAL_EXTERNAL			(1<<4)
+/// Attack was blocked by something worn on you.
+#define BLOCK_PHYSICAL_INTERNAL			(1<<5)
+/// Attack should pass through. Like SHOULD_REFLECT but for.. well, passing through harmlessly.
+#define BLOCK_SHOULD_PASSTHROUGH		(1<<6)
+/// Attack outright missed because the target dodged. Should usually be combined with SHOULD_PASSTHROUGH or something (see martial arts)
+#define BLOCK_TARGET_DODGED				(1<<7)
+*/
+
+///Check whether or not we can block, without "triggering" a block. Basically run checks without effects like depleting shields. Wrapper for do_run_block(). The arguments on that means the same as for this.
+/mob/living/proc/check_block(atom/object, damage, attack_text = "the attack", attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, list/return_list)
+	return do_run_block(FALSE, object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, attacker, check_zone(def_zone), return_list)
+
+/// Runs a block "sequence", effectively checking and then doing effects if necessary. Wrapper for do_run_block(). The arguments on that means the same as for this.
+/mob/living/proc/run_block(atom/object, damage, attack_text = "the attack", attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, list/return_list)
+	return do_run_block(TRUE, object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, attacker, check_zone(def_zone), return_list)
+
+/** The actual proc for block checks. DO NOT USE THIS DIRECTLY UNLESS YOU HAVE VERY GOOD REASON TO. To reduce copypaste for differences between handling for real attacks and virtual checks.
+  * Automatically checks all held items for /obj/item/proc/run_block() with the same parameters.
+  * @params
+  * real_attack - If this attack is real. This one is quirky; If it's real, run_block is called. If it's not, check_block is called and none of the regular checks happen, and this is effectively only useful
+  * 	for populating return_list with blocking metadata.
+  * object - Whatever /atom is actually hitting us, in essence. For example, projectile if gun, item if melee, structure/whatever if it's a thrown, etc.
+  * damage - The nominal damage this would do if it was to hit. Obviously doesn't take into effect explosions/magic/similar things.. unless you implement it to raise the value.
+  * attack_text - The text that this attack should show, in the context of something like "[src] blocks [attack_text]!"
+  * attack_type - See __DEFINES/combat.dm - Attack types, to distinguish between, for example, someone throwing an item at us vs bashing us with it.
+  * armour_penetration - 0-100 value of how effectively armor penetrating the attack should be.
+  * attacker - Set to the mob attacking IF KNOWN. Do not expect this to always be set!
+  * def_zone - The zone this'll impact.
+  * return_list - If something wants to grab things from what items/whatever put into list/block_return on obj/item/run_block and the comsig, pass in a list so you can grab anything put in it after block runs.
+  */
+/mob/living/proc/do_run_block(real_attack = TRUE, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, list/return_list = list())
+	// Component signal block runs have highest priority.. for now.
+	. = SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_LIVING_RUN_BLOCK, real_attack, object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, attacker, def_zone, return_list)
+	if((. & BLOCK_SUCCESS) && !(. & BLOCK_CONTINUE_CHAIN))
+		return
+	var/list/obj/item/tocheck = get_blocking_items()
+	sortTim(tocheck, /proc/cmp_item_block_priority_asc)
+	// i don't like this
+	var/block_chance_modifier = round(damage / -3)
+	if(real_attack)
+		for(var/obj/item/I in tocheck)
+			// i don't like this too
+			var/final_block_chance = I.block_chance - (CLAMP((armour_penetration-I.armour_penetration)/2,0,100)) + block_chance_modifier //So armour piercing blades can still be parried by other blades, for example
+			var/results = I.run_block(src, object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, return_list)
+			. |= results
+			if((results & BLOCK_SUCCESS) && !(results & BLOCK_CONTINUE_CHAIN))
+				break
+	else
+		for(var/obj/item/I in tocheck)
+			// i don't like this too
+			var/final_block_chance = I.block_chance - (CLAMP((armour_penetration-I.armour_penetration)/2,0,100)) + block_chance_modifier //So armour piercing blades can still be parried by other blades, for example
+			I.check_block(src, object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, return_list)
+
+/// Gets an unsortedlist of objects to run block checks on.
+/mob/living/proc/get_blocking_items()
+	. = list()
+	for(var/obj/item/I in held_items)
+		// this is a bad check but i am not removing it until a better catchall is made
+		if(istype(I, /obj/item/clothing))
+			continue
+		. |= I
+
+/obj/item
+	/// The 0% to 100% chance for the default implementation of random block rolls.
+	var/block_chance = 0
+	/// Block priority, higher means we check this higher in the "chain".
+	var/block_priority = BLOCK_PRIORITY_DEFAULT
+
+/// Runs block and returns flag for do_run_block to process.
+/obj/item/proc/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_ITEM_RUN_BLOCK, owner, object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, block_return)
+	if(prob(final_block_chance))
+		owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[owner] blocks [attack_text] with [src]!</span>")
+		return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_EXTERNAL
+	return BLOCK_NONE
+
+/// Returns block information using list/block_return. Used for check_block() on mobs.
+/obj/item/proc/check_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_ITEM_CHECK_BLOCK, owner, object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, block_return)
+	var/existing = block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_NORMAL_BLOCK_CHANCE]
+	block_return[BLOCK_RETURN_NORMAL_BLOCK_CHANCE] = max(existing || 0, final_block_chance)

code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm

@@ -36,48 +36,44 @@
 /mob/living/proc/on_hit(obj/item/projectile/P)
 	return BULLET_ACT_HIT
 
-/mob/living/proc/check_shields(atom/AM, damage, attack_text = "the attack", attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK, armour_penetration = 0)
-	var/block_chance_modifier = round(damage / -3)
-	for(var/obj/item/I in held_items)
-		if(!istype(I, /obj/item/clothing))
-			var/final_block_chance = I.block_chance - (CLAMP((armour_penetration-I.armour_penetration)/2,0,100)) + block_chance_modifier //So armour piercing blades can still be parried by other blades, for example
-			if(I.hit_reaction(src, AM, attack_text, final_block_chance, damage, attack_type))
-				return TRUE
-	return FALSE
-
-/mob/living/proc/check_reflect(def_zone) //Reflection checks for anything in your hands, based on the reflection chance of the object(s)
-	for(var/obj/item/I in held_items)
-		if(I.IsReflect(def_zone))
-			return TRUE
-	return FALSE
-
-/mob/living/proc/reflect_bullet_check(obj/item/projectile/P, def_zone)
-	if(P.is_reflectable && check_reflect(def_zone)) // Checks if you've passed a reflection% check
-		visible_message("<span class='danger'>The [P.name] gets reflected by [src]!</span>", \
-						"<span class='userdanger'>The [P.name] gets reflected by [src]!</span>")
-		// Find a turf near or on the original location to bounce to
-		if(P.starting)
-			var/new_x = P.starting.x + pick(0, 0, 0, 0, 0, -1, 1, -2, 2)
-			var/new_y = P.starting.y + pick(0, 0, 0, 0, 0, -1, 1, -2, 2)
-			var/turf/curloc = get_turf(src)
-			// redirect the projectile
-			P.original = locate(new_x, new_y, P.z)
-			P.starting = curloc
-			P.firer = src
-			P.yo = new_y - curloc.y
-			P.xo = new_x - curloc.x
-			var/new_angle_s = P.Angle + rand(120,240)
-			while(new_angle_s > 180)	// Translate to regular projectile degrees
-				new_angle_s -= 360
-			P.setAngle(new_angle_s)
-		return TRUE
-	return FALSE
+/mob/living/proc/handle_projectile_attack_redirection(obj/item/projectile/P, redirection_mode, silent = FALSE)
+	P.ignore_source_check = TRUE
+	switch(redirection_mode)
+		if(REDIRECT_METHOD_DEFLECT)
+			P.setAngle(SIMPLIFY_DEGREES(P.Angle + rand(120, 240)))
+			if(!silent)
+				visible_message("<span class='danger'>[P] gets deflected by [src]!</span>", \
+					"<span class='userdanger'>[P] gets deflected by [src]!</span>")
+		if(REDIRECT_METHOD_REFLECT)
+			P.setAngle(SIMPLIFY_DEGREES(P.Angle + 180))
+			if(!silent)
+				visible_message("<span class='danger'>[P] gets reflected by [src]!</span>", \
+					"<span class='userdanger'>[P] gets reflected by [src]!</span>")
+		if(REDIRECT_METHOD_PASSTHROUGH)
+			if(!silent)
+				visible_message("<span class='danger'>[P] passes through [src]!</span>", \
+					"<span class='userdanger'>[P] passes through [src]!</span>")
+			return
+		if(REDIRECT_METHOD_RETURN_TO_SENDER)
+			if(!silent)
+				visible_message("<span class='danger'>[src] deflects [P] back at their attacker!</span>", \
+					"<span class='userdanger'>[src] deflects [P] back at their attacker!</span>")
+			if(P.firer)
+				P.setAngle(Get_Angle(src, P.firer))
+			else
+				P.setAngle(SIMPLIFY_DEGREES(P.Angle + 180))
+		else
+			CRASH("Invalid rediretion mode [redirection_mode]")
 
 /mob/living/bullet_act(obj/item/projectile/P, def_zone)
 	if(P.original != src || P.firer != src) //try to block or reflect the bullet, can't do so when shooting oneself
-		if(reflect_bullet_check(P, def_zone))
-			return BULLET_ACT_FORCE_PIERCE // complete projectile permutation
-		if(check_shields(P, P.damage, "the [P.name]", PROJECTILE_ATTACK, P.armour_penetration))
+		var/list/returnlist = list()
+		var/returned = run_block(P, P.damage, "the [P.name]", ATTACK_TYPE_PROJECTILE, P.armour_penetration, P.firer, def_zone, returnlist)
+		if(returned & BLOCK_SHOULD_REDIRECT)
+			handle_projectile_attack_redirection(P, returnlist[BLOCK_RETURN_REDIRECT_METHOD])
+		if(returned & BLOCK_REDIRECTED)
+			return BULLET_ACT_FORCE_PIERCE
+		if(returned & BLOCK_SUCCESS)
 			P.on_hit(src, 100, def_zone)
 			return BULLET_ACT_BLOCK
 	var/armor = run_armor_check(def_zone, P.flag, null, null, P.armour_penetration, null)
@@ -108,12 +104,14 @@
 	return FALSE
 
 /mob/living/hitby(atom/movable/AM, skipcatch, hitpush = TRUE, blocked = FALSE, datum/thrownthing/throwingdatum)
+	// Throwingdatum can be null if someone had an accident() while slipping with an item in hand.
 	var/obj/item/I
 	var/throwpower = 30
 	if(isitem(AM))
 		I = AM
 		throwpower = I.throwforce
-	if(check_shields(AM, throwpower, "\the [AM.name]", THROWN_PROJECTILE_ATTACK))
+	var/impacting_zone = ran_zone(BODY_ZONE_CHEST, 65)//Hits a random part of the body, geared towards the chest
+	if(run_block(AM, throwpower, "\the [AM.name]", ATTACK_TYPE_THROWN, 0, throwingdatum?.thrower, impacting_zone) & BLOCK_SUCCESS)
 		hitpush = FALSE
 		skipcatch = TRUE
 		blocked = TRUE
@@ -124,10 +122,9 @@
 	if(I)
 		if(!skipcatch && isturf(I.loc) && catch_item(I))
 			return TRUE
-		var/zone = ran_zone(BODY_ZONE_CHEST, 65)//Hits a random part of the body, geared towards the chest
 		var/dtype = BRUTE
 		var/volume = I.get_volume_by_throwforce_and_or_w_class()
-		SEND_SIGNAL(I, COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT_ZONE, src, zone)
+		SEND_SIGNAL(I, COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT_ZONE, src, impacting_zone)
 		dtype = I.damtype
 
 		if (I.throwforce > 0) //If the weapon's throwforce is greater than zero...
@@ -145,8 +142,8 @@
 		if(!blocked)
 			visible_message("<span class='danger'>[src] has been hit by [I].</span>", \
 							"<span class='userdanger'>[src] has been hit by [I].</span>")
-			var/armor = run_armor_check(zone, "melee", "Your armor has protected your [parse_zone(zone)].", "Your armor has softened hit to your [parse_zone(zone)].",I.armour_penetration)
-			apply_damage(I.throwforce, dtype, zone, armor)
+			var/armor = run_armor_check(impacting_zone, "melee", "Your armor has protected your [parse_zone(impacting_zone)].", "Your armor has softened hit to your [parse_zone(impacting_zone)].",I.armour_penetration)
+			apply_damage(I.throwforce, dtype, impacting_zone, armor)
 			if(I.thrownby)
 				log_combat(I.thrownby, src, "threw and hit", I)
 		else
@@ -272,7 +269,7 @@
 /mob/living/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	..() //Ignoring parent return value here.
 	SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_MOB_ATTACK_HAND, user)
-	if((user != src) && user.a_intent != INTENT_HELP && check_shields(user, 0, user.name, attack_type = UNARMED_ATTACK))
+	if((user != src) && user.a_intent != INTENT_HELP && (run_block(user, 0, user.name, ATTACK_TYPE_UNARMED | ATTACK_TYPE_MELEE, null, user, check_zone(user.zone_selected)) & BLOCK_SUCCESS))
 		log_combat(user, src, "attempted to touch")
 		visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] attempted to touch [src]!</span>")
 		return TRUE
@@ -283,7 +280,7 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You don't want to hurt [src]!</span>")
 			return TRUE
 		var/hulk_verb = pick("smash","pummel")
-		if(user != src && check_shields(user, 15, "the [hulk_verb]ing"))
+		if(user != src && (run_block(user, 15, "the [hulk_verb]ing", ATTACK_TYPE_MELEE, null, user, check_zone(user.zone_selected)) & BLOCK_SUCCESS))
 			return TRUE
 		..()
 	return FALSE
@@ -298,14 +295,14 @@
 			M.Feedstop()
 		return // can't attack while eating!
 
-	if(HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_PACIFISM))
+	if(HAS_TRAIT(M, TRAIT_PACIFISM))
 		to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>You don't want to hurt anyone!</span>")
 		return FALSE
 
 	var/damage = rand(5, 35)
 	if(M.is_adult)
 		damage = rand(20, 40)
-	if(check_shields(M, damage, "the [M.name]"))
+	if(run_block(M, damage, "the [M.name]", ATTACK_TYPE_MELEE, null, M, check_zone(M.zone_selected)) & BLOCK_SUCCESS)
 		return FALSE
 
 	if (stat != DEAD)
@@ -324,7 +321,7 @@
 		if(HAS_TRAIT(M, TRAIT_PACIFISM))
 			to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>You don't want to hurt anyone!</span>")
 			return FALSE
-		if(check_shields(M, rand(M.melee_damage_lower, M.melee_damage_upper), "the [M.name]", MELEE_ATTACK, M.armour_penetration))
+		if(run_block(M, rand(M.melee_damage_lower, M.melee_damage_upper), "the [M.name]", ATTACK_TYPE_MELEE, M.armour_penetration, M, check_zone(M.zone_selected)) & BLOCK_SUCCESS)
 			return FALSE
 		if(M.attack_sound)
 			playsound(loc, M.attack_sound, 50, 1, 1)
@@ -334,17 +331,15 @@
 		log_combat(M, src, "attacked")
 		return TRUE
 
-
 /mob/living/attack_paw(mob/living/carbon/monkey/M)
 	if (M.a_intent == INTENT_HARM)
 		if(HAS_TRAIT(M, TRAIT_PACIFISM))
 			to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>You don't want to hurt anyone!</span>")
 			return FALSE
-
 		if(M.is_muzzled() || (M.wear_mask && M.wear_mask.flags_cover & MASKCOVERSMOUTH))
 			to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>You can't bite with your mouth covered!</span>")
 			return FALSE
-		if(check_shields(M, 0, "the [M.name]"))
+		if(run_block(M, 0, "the [M.name]", ATTACK_TYPE_MELEE | ATTACK_TYPE_UNARMED, M, check_zone(M.zone_selected)) & BLOCK_SUCCESS)
 			return FALSE
 		M.do_attack_animation(src, ATTACK_EFFECT_BITE)
 		if (prob(75))
@@ -368,7 +363,7 @@
 			if(HAS_TRAIT(L, TRAIT_PACIFISM))
 				to_chat(L, "<span class='notice'>You don't want to hurt anyone!</span>")
 				return FALSE
-			if(L != src && check_shields(L, rand(1, 3), "the [L.name]"))
+			if(L != src && (run_block(L, rand(1, 3), "the [L.name]", ATTACK_TYPE_MELEE | ATTACK_TYPE_UNARMED, L, check_zone(L.zone_selected)) & BLOCK_SUCCESS))
 				return FALSE
 			L.do_attack_animation(src)
 			if(prob(90))
@@ -382,7 +377,7 @@
 					"<span class='userdanger'>[L.name] has attempted to bite [src]!</span>", null, COMBAT_MESSAGE_RANGE)
 
 /mob/living/attack_alien(mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/M)
-	if((M != src) && M.a_intent != INTENT_HELP && check_shields(M, 0, "the [M.name]"))
+	if((M != src) && M.a_intent != INTENT_HELP && (run_block(M, 0, "the [M.name]", ATTACK_TYPE_MELEE | ATTACK_TYPE_UNARMED, M, check_zone(M.zone_selected)) & BLOCK_SUCCESS))
 		visible_message("<span class='danger'>[M] attempted to touch [src]!</span>")
 		return FALSE
 	switch(M.a_intent)

code/modules/mob/living/silicon/silicon_defense.dm

@@ -112,11 +112,15 @@
 
 /mob/living/silicon/bullet_act(obj/item/projectile/P, def_zone)
 	if(P.original != src || P.firer != src) //try to block or reflect the bullet, can't do so when shooting oneself
-		if(reflect_bullet_check(P, def_zone))
-			return -1 // complete projectile permutation
-		if(check_shields(P, P.damage, "the [P.name]", PROJECTILE_ATTACK, P.armour_penetration))
+		var/list/returnlist = list()
+		var/returned = run_block(P, P.damage, "the [P.name]", ATTACK_TYPE_PROJECTILE, P.armour_penetration, P.firer, def_zone, returnlist)
+		if(returned & BLOCK_SHOULD_REDIRECT)
+			handle_projectile_attack_redirection(P, returnlist[BLOCK_RETURN_REDIRECT_METHOD])
+		if(returned & BLOCK_REDIRECTED)
+			return BULLET_ACT_FORCE_PIERCE
+		if(returned & BLOCK_SUCCESS)
 			P.on_hit(src, 100, def_zone)
-			return 2
+			return BULLET_ACT_BLOCK
 	if((P.damage_type == BRUTE || P.damage_type == BURN))
 		adjustBruteLoss(P.damage)
 		if(prob(P.damage*1.5))

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/guardian/types/charger.dm

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 			var/blocked = FALSE
 			if(hasmatchingsummoner(hit_atom)) //if the summoner matches don't hurt them
 				blocked = TRUE
-			if(L.check_shields(src, 90, "[name]", attack_type = THROWN_PROJECTILE_ATTACK))
+			if(L.run_block(src, 90, "[name]", ATTACK_TYPE_TACKLE, 0, src) & BLOCK_SUCCESS)
 				blocked = TRUE
 			if(!blocked)
 				L.drop_all_held_items()

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_mobs/elites/herald.dm

@@ -40,27 +40,27 @@
 	deathsound = 'sound/magic/demon_dies.ogg'
 	deathmessage = "begins to shudder as it becomes transparent..."
 	loot_drop = /obj/item/clothing/neck/cloak/herald_cloak
-	
+
 	can_talk = 1
 
 	attack_action_types = list(/datum/action/innate/elite_attack/herald_trishot,
 								/datum/action/innate/elite_attack/herald_directionalshot,
 								/datum/action/innate/elite_attack/herald_teleshot,
 								/datum/action/innate/elite_attack/herald_mirror)
-								
+
 	var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/mirror/my_mirror = null
 	var/is_mirror = FALSE
-								
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/death()
 	. = ..()
 	if(!is_mirror)
 		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/become_ghost), 8)
 	if(my_mirror != null)
 		qdel(my_mirror)
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/proc/become_ghost()
 	icon_state = "herald_ghost"
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/say(message, bubble_type, var/list/spans = list(), sanitize = TRUE, datum/language/language = null, ignore_spam = FALSE, forced = null)
 	. = ..()
 	if(.)
@@ -71,25 +71,25 @@
 	button_icon_state = "herald_trishot"
 	chosen_message = "<span class='boldwarning'>You are now firing three shots in your chosen direction.</span>"
 	chosen_attack_num = HERALD_TRISHOT
-	
+
 /datum/action/innate/elite_attack/herald_directionalshot
 	name = "Circular Shot"
 	button_icon_state = "herald_directionalshot"
 	chosen_message = "<span class='boldwarning'>You are firing projectiles in all directions.</span>"
 	chosen_attack_num = HERALD_DIRECTIONALSHOT
-	
+
 /datum/action/innate/elite_attack/herald_teleshot
 	name = "Teleport Shot"
 	button_icon_state = "herald_teleshot"
 	chosen_message = "<span class='boldwarning'>You will now fire a shot which teleports you where it lands.</span>"
 	chosen_attack_num = HERALD_TELESHOT
-	
+
 /datum/action/innate/elite_attack/herald_mirror
 	name = "Summon Mirror"
 	button_icon_state = "herald_mirror"
 	chosen_message = "<span class='boldwarning'>You will spawn a mirror which duplicates your attacks.</span>"
 	chosen_attack_num = HERALD_MIRROR
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/OpenFire()
 	if(client)
 		switch(chosen_attack)
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@
 				my_mirror.herald_teleshot(target)
 		if(HERALD_MIRROR)
 			herald_mirror()
-		
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/proc/shoot_projectile(turf/marker, set_angle, var/is_teleshot)
 	var/turf/startloc = get_turf(src)
 	var/obj/item/projectile/herald/H = null
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@
 	if(target)
 		H.original = target
 	H.fire(set_angle)
-		
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/proc/herald_trishot(target)
 	ranged_cooldown = world.time + 30
 	playsound(get_turf(src), 'sound/magic/clockwork/invoke_general.ogg', 20, TRUE)
@@ -151,17 +151,17 @@
 		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/shoot_projectile, target_turf, angle_to_target, FALSE), 10)
 		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/shoot_projectile, target_turf, angle_to_target, FALSE), 12)
 		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/shoot_projectile, target_turf, angle_to_target, FALSE), 14)
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/proc/herald_circleshot()
 	var/static/list/directional_shot_angles = list(0, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, 315)
 	for(var/i in directional_shot_angles)
 		shoot_projectile(get_turf(src), i, FALSE)
-		
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/proc/unenrage()
 	if(stat == DEAD || is_mirror)
 		return
 	icon_state = "herald"
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/proc/herald_directionalshot()
 	ranged_cooldown = world.time + 50
 	if(!is_mirror)
@@ -172,14 +172,14 @@
 		playsound(get_turf(src), 'sound/magic/clockwork/invoke_general.ogg', 20, TRUE)
 		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/herald_circleshot), 15)
 	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/unenrage), 20)
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/proc/herald_teleshot(target)
 	ranged_cooldown = world.time + 30
 	playsound(get_turf(src), 'sound/magic/clockwork/invoke_general.ogg', 20, TRUE)
 	var/target_turf = get_turf(target)
 	var/angle_to_target = Get_Angle(src, target_turf)
 	shoot_projectile(target_turf, angle_to_target, TRUE)
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/proc/herald_mirror()
 	ranged_cooldown = world.time + 40
 	playsound(get_turf(src), 'sound/magic/clockwork/invoke_general.ogg', 20, TRUE)
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@
 	my_mirror = new_mirror
 	my_mirror.my_master = src
 	my_mirror.faction = faction.Copy()
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/mirror
 	name = "herald's mirror"
 	desc = "This fiendish work of magic copies the herald's attacks.  Seems logical to smash it."
@@ -203,16 +203,16 @@
 	del_on_death = TRUE
 	is_mirror = TRUE
 	var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/my_master = null
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/mirror/Initialize()
 	..()
 	toggle_ai(AI_OFF)
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/herald/mirror/Destroy()
 	if(my_master != null)
 		my_master.my_mirror = null
 	. = ..()
-	
+
 /obj/item/projectile/herald
 	name ="death bolt"
 	icon_state= "chronobolt"
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@
 	eyeblur = 0
 	damage_type = BRUTE
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE
-	
+
 /obj/item/projectile/herald/teleshot
 	name ="golden bolt"
 	damage = 0
@@ -239,11 +239,11 @@
 		var/mob/living/F = firer
 		if(F != null && istype(F, /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite) && F.faction_check_mob(L))
 			L.heal_overall_damage(damage)
-		
+
 /obj/item/projectile/herald/teleshot/on_hit(atom/target, blocked = FALSE)
 	. = ..()
 	firer.forceMove(get_turf(src))
-	
+
 //Herald's loot: Cloak of the Prophet
 
 /obj/item/clothing/neck/cloak/herald_cloak
@@ -252,13 +252,13 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/lavaland/elite_trophies.dmi'
 	icon_state = "herald_cloak"
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|ARMS
-	hit_reaction_chance = 10
-	
+	var/hit_reaction_chance = 10
+
 /obj/item/clothing/neck/cloak/herald_cloak/proc/reactionshot(mob/living/carbon/owner)
 	var/static/list/directional_shot_angles = list(0, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, 315)
 	for(var/i in directional_shot_angles)
 		shoot_projectile(get_turf(owner), i, owner)
-	
+
 /obj/item/clothing/neck/cloak/herald_cloak/proc/shoot_projectile(turf/marker, set_angle, mob/living/carbon/owner)
 	var/turf/startloc = get_turf(owner)
 	var/obj/item/projectile/herald/H = null
@@ -266,12 +266,11 @@
 	H.preparePixelProjectile(marker, startloc)
 	H.firer = owner
 	H.fire(set_angle)
-	
-/obj/item/clothing/neck/cloak/herald_cloak/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
+
+/obj/item/clothing/neck/cloak/herald_cloak/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
 	. = ..()
 	if(rand(1,100) > hit_reaction_chance)
 		return
 	owner.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[owner]'s [src] emits a loud noise as [owner] is struck!</span>")
-	var/static/list/directional_shot_angles = list(0, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, 315)
 	playsound(get_turf(owner), 'sound/magic/clockwork/invoke_general.ogg', 20, TRUE)
 	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/reactionshot, owner), 10)

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_mobs/elites/legionnaire.dm

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
   * - Charges at the target after a telegraph, throwing them across the arena should it connect.
   * - Legionnaire's head detaches, attacking as it's own entity.  Has abilities of it's own later into the fight.  Once dead, regenerates after a brief period.  If the skill is used while the head is off, it will be killed.
   * - Leaves a pile of bones at your location.  Upon using this skill again, you'll swap locations with the bone pile.
-  * - Spews a cloud of smoke from it's maw, wherever said maw is.  
+  * - Spews a cloud of smoke from it's maw, wherever said maw is.
   * A unique fight incorporating the head mechanic of legion into a whole new beast.  Combatants will need to make sure the tag-team of head and body don't lure them into a deadly trap.
   */
 
@@ -45,35 +45,35 @@
 								/datum/action/innate/elite_attack/head_detach,
 								/datum/action/innate/elite_attack/bonfire_teleport,
 								/datum/action/innate/elite_attack/spew_smoke)
-								
+
 	var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnairehead/myhead = null
 	var/obj/structure/legionnaire_bonfire/mypile = null
 	var/has_head = TRUE
-	
+
 /datum/action/innate/elite_attack/legionnaire_charge
 	name = "Legionnaire Charge"
 	button_icon_state = "legionnaire_charge"
 	chosen_message = "<span class='boldwarning'>You will attempt to grab your opponent and throw them.</span>"
 	chosen_attack_num = LEGIONNAIRE_CHARGE
-	
+
 /datum/action/innate/elite_attack/head_detach
 	name = "Release Head"
 	button_icon_state = "head_detach"
 	chosen_message = "<span class='boldwarning'>You will now detach your head or kill it if it is already released.</span>"
 	chosen_attack_num = HEAD_DETACH
-	
+
 /datum/action/innate/elite_attack/bonfire_teleport
 	name = "Bonfire Teleport"
 	button_icon_state = "bonfire_teleport"
 	chosen_message = "<span class='boldwarning'>You will leave a bonfire.  Second use will let you swap positions with it indefintiely.  Using this move on the same tile as your active bonfire removes it.</span>"
 	chosen_attack_num = BONFIRE_TELEPORT
-	
+
 /datum/action/innate/elite_attack/spew_smoke
 	name = "Spew Smoke"
 	button_icon_state = "spew_smoke"
 	chosen_message = "<span class='boldwarning'>Your head will spew smoke in an area, wherever it may be.</span>"
 	chosen_attack_num = SPEW_SMOKE
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnaire/OpenFire()
 	if(client)
 		switch(chosen_attack)
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@
 			bonfire_teleport()
 		if(SPEW_SMOKE)
 			spew_smoke()
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnaire/proc/legionnaire_charge(target)
 	ranged_cooldown = world.time + 50
 	var/dir_to_target = get_dir(get_turf(src), get_turf(target))
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
 	playsound(src,'sound/magic/demon_attack1.ogg', 200, 1)
 	visible_message("<span class='boldwarning'>[src] prepares to charge!</span>")
 	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/legionnaire_charge_2, dir_to_target, 0), 5)
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnaire/proc/legionnaire_charge_2(var/move_dir, var/times_ran)
 	if(times_ran >= 4)
 		return
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@
 		L.Stun(20) //substituting this for the Paralyze from the line above, because we don't have tg paralysis stuff
 		L.adjustBruteLoss(50)
 	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/legionnaire_charge_2, move_dir, (times_ran + 1)), 2)
-		
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnaire/proc/head_detach(target)
 	ranged_cooldown = world.time + 10
 	if(myhead != null)
@@ -160,11 +160,11 @@
 		else if(health < maxHealth * 0.5)
 			myhead.melee_damage_lower = 20
 			myhead.melee_damage_upper = 20
-		
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnaire/proc/onHeadDeath()
 	myhead = null
 	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/regain_head), 50)
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnaire/proc/regain_head()
 	has_head = TRUE
 	if(stat == DEAD)
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@
 		forceMove(pileturf)
 		visible_message("<span class='boldwarning'>[src] forms from the bonfire!</span>")
 		mypile.forceMove(legionturf)
-		
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnaire/proc/spew_smoke()
 	ranged_cooldown = world.time + 60
 	var/turf/T = null
@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@
 	var/datum/effect_system/smoke_spread/smoke = new
 	smoke.set_up(2, T)
 	smoke.start()
-	
+
 //The legionnaire's head.  Basically the same as any legion head, but we have to tell our creator when we die so they can generate another head.
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnairehead
 	name = "legionnaire head"
@@ -239,12 +239,12 @@
 	faction = list()
 	ranged = FALSE
 	var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnaire/body = null
-	
+
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnairehead/death()
 	. = ..()
 	if(body)
 		body.onHeadDeath()
-	
+
 //The legionnaire's bonfire, which can be swapped positions with.  Also sets flammable living beings on fire when they walk over it.
 /obj/structure/legionnaire_bonfire
 	name = "bone pile"
@@ -258,20 +258,20 @@
 	light_range = 4
 	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_RED
 	var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/asteroid/elite/legionnaire/myowner = null
-	
-	
+
+
 /obj/structure/legionnaire_bonfire/Entered(atom/movable/mover, turf/target)
 	if(isliving(mover))
 		var/mob/living/L = mover
 		L.adjust_fire_stacks(3)
 		L.IgniteMob()
 	. = ..()
-	
+
 /obj/structure/legionnaire_bonfire/Destroy()
 	if(myowner != null)
 		myowner.mypile = null
 	. = ..()
-	
+
 //The visual effect which appears in front of legionnaire when he goes to charge.
 /obj/effect/temp_visual/dragon_swoop/legionnaire
 	duration = 10
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@
 /obj/effect/temp_visual/dragon_swoop/legionnaire/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	transform *= 0.33
-	
+
 // Legionnaire's loot: Legionnaire Spine
 
 /obj/item/crusher_trophy/legionnaire_spine

code/modules/projectiles/guns/magic/staff.dm

@@ -90,9 +90,10 @@
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, 15, 125, 0, hitsound)
 
-/obj/item/gun/magic/staff/spellblade/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	if(attack_type == PROJECTILE_ATTACK)
-		final_block_chance = 0
+/obj/item/gun/magic/staff/spellblade/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	// Do not block projectiles.
+	if(attack_type & ATTACK_TYPE_PROJECTILE)
+		return BLOCK_NONE
 	return ..()
 
 /obj/item/gun/magic/staff/locker

code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	var/atom/movable/firer = null//Who shot it
 	var/atom/fired_from = null // the atom that the projectile was fired from (gun, turret)	var/suppressed = FALSE	//Attack message
 	var/suppressed = FALSE	//Attack message
-	var/candink = FALSE //Can this projectile play the dink sound when hitting the head?	var/yo = null
+	var/candink = FALSE //Can this projectile play the dink sound when hitting the head?
 	var/yo = null
 	var/xo = null
 	var/atom/original = null // the original target clicked
@@ -695,3 +695,9 @@
 
 /obj/item/projectile/experience_pressure_difference()
 	return
+
+/////// MISC HELPERS ////////
+/// Is this atom reflectable with ""standardized"" reflection methods like you know eshields and deswords and similar
+/proc/is_energy_reflectable_projectile(atom/A)
+	var/obj/item/projectile/P = A
+	return istype(P) && P.is_reflectable

code/modules/research/xenobiology/crossbreeding/_clothing.dm

@@ -137,8 +137,7 @@ Slimecrossing Armor
 	var/hit_reflect_chance = 10 // Citadel Change: because 40% chance of bouncing lasers back into peoples faces isn't good.
 	armor = list("melee" = 70, "bullet" = 70, "laser" = 40, "energy" = 40, "bomb" = 80, "bio" = 80, "rad" = 80, "fire" = 70, "acid" = 90) //Citadel Change to avoid immortal Xenobiologists.
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/heavy/adamantine/IsReflect(def_zone)
-	if(def_zone in list(BODY_ZONE_CHEST, BODY_ZONE_R_ARM, BODY_ZONE_L_ARM, BODY_ZONE_R_LEG, BODY_ZONE_L_LEG) && prob(hit_reflect_chance))
-		return TRUE
-	else
-		return FALSE
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/heavy/adamantine/run_block(mob/living/owner, atom/object, damage, attack_text, attack_type, armour_penetration, mob/attacker, def_zone, final_block_chance, list/block_return)
+	if(is_energy_reflectable_projectile(object) && prob(hit_reflect_chance))
+		return BLOCK_SUCCESS | BLOCK_REDIRECTED | BLOCK_SHOULD_REDIRECT | BLOCK_PHYSICAL_INTERNAL
+	return ..()