Are there different battle mechanics for different bosses

[Deucalion]

Really good thread, very informative also.
I'd love to know if anything else outside of Hit Rating runes affects Shayd's Stun ability. Doesn't sound like it though. I'm only asking because some days she is spot-on, other days she is horrible.
Thanks Dawn.

[Merlin]

Thank you DawnSeeker, found info very informative

[Revan]

Correct, thats why i specifically asked if there were any exceptions to this in PvP

Just reread your question and I see what you meant. (I personally doubt there are going to be exceptions in PvP, but I could be super wrong).

[VillainX]

1. Hit runes work for every hero.
2. Miss as little as possible. If you never miss, then you are at the highest chance to stun that is possible.
3. See #1
4. With few exceptions, Mages can't be blocked.
5. All mages have no chance to block an attack unless Runed. A mage counter attack on a block is not impressive.

I Have a question regarding #5 in your response dawn. You say that all mages have no chance to block unless runed... I have a Block +15 sainting on my smoulder, and the bonus doesn't show in his base stats with runes/gear off... Does this apply even in situations where the sainting is for block on a mage? More simply put, would my smoulder be capable of blocking even tho he doesnt have a rune on? Or would I have to use a block rune to be able to take advantage of that sainting?