Defense |
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|---|---|
| Type | Stat |
| Effects | Determines damage negation, reducing damage intake |
Defense is a Stat in Dragon's Dogma. Determines the character's resistance to physical damage before health is affected. High defense gives high damage mitigation, which will protect the character before hit points are deducted. See the Defense page for details on defensive augments, as well as class-specific recommendations.
Defense Information Dragon's Dogma
Defense can be increased by leveling up a player and can be further affected by the chosen Equipment and Augments.
Augments that Affect Defense in Dragon's Dogma
| Augment | Description | Unlocked by |
| Fortitude | Mitigates physical damage only | Fighter |
| Bastion | Mitigates physical damage only (more effective than Fortitude) | Warrior |
| Sanctuary | Mitigates physical damage entirely at Critical Health | Mystic Knight |
| Bloodlust | Mitigates physical (and magickal) damage at night | Assassin |
| Autonomy | Mitigates physical (and magickal) damage when without Pawns | Assassin |
| Temerity | Halfs all incoming damage when charging attacks (Inflection has a similar effect when charging spells) | Warrior |
| Resilience | Halfs physical Fall Damage only | Magick Archer |
Equipment and Items that Affect Defense Dragon's Dogma
The following Equipment affect Defense:
- Equipment to be added
The following Curatives and Spells affect Defense:
- Curatives to be added
- Spells to be added
Defense Dragon's Dogma Notes & Tips
- Other notes, tips, and trivia for the Defense stat go here.
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