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'''Defend''' (Originally '''[[Parry]]''' )is a very basic stance appearing in every installment of the {{DQSeries}}. Upon use, the character reduces all damage by 50% for that turn. Since it is one of the most basic commands, it's located in a character's main action menu. | '''Defend''' (Originally '''[[Parry]]''') is a very basic stance appearing in every installment of the {{DQSeries}}. Upon use, the character reduces all damage by 50% for that turn. Since it is one of the most basic commands, it's located in a character's main action menu. | ||
A popular misconception is that the skill will not take effect until the defending character's turn takes place--this is false, as damage reduction begins immediately at the start of the battle phase. | A popular misconception is that the skill will not take effect until the defending character's turn takes place--this is false, as damage reduction begins immediately at the start of the battle phase. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQTact}}=== | ==={{DQTact}}=== | ||
Known as ''' | Known as '''Defence''' in this game, it appears as a skill that is known naturally by [[Golden globe]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Gum shield]] at level 16, costing 16 {{MP}} to use. It reduces damage taken by the user by 50% for one turn. | ||
{{DQTactSkill | {{DQTactSkill | ||
|name=Defence | |name=Defence | ||
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|mp=16 | |mp=16 | ||
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>Self | |range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>Self | ||
|status=[[Image:DQTact | |status=[[Image:DQTact DamageCut.png]]<br>Damage Cut | ||
|description=Reduces damage by 50% for the user for 1 turn | |description=Reduces damage by 50% for the user for 1 turn | ||
|monsters=Gum shield | |monsters=Golden globe, Gum shield | ||
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[[category:Recurring elements]] | [[category:Recurring elements]] | ||
[[category:Skills]] | [[category:Skills]] |
Latest revision as of 01:37, 18 January 2023
Defend | |
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Japanese | ぼうぎょ |
Rōmaji | Bōgyo |
Type | Basic command |
Defend (Originally Parry) is a very basic stance appearing in every installment of the Dragon Quest series. Upon use, the character reduces all damage by 50% for that turn. Since it is one of the most basic commands, it's located in a character's main action menu.
A popular misconception is that the skill will not take effect until the defending character's turn takes place--this is false, as damage reduction begins immediately at the start of the battle phase.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest Tact[edit]
Known as Defence in this game, it appears as a skill that is known naturally by Golden globe at level 1 and can be learned by Gum shield at level 16, costing 16 MP to use. It reduces damage taken by the user by 50% for one turn.
Ability information
Defence | |||
Role * | Type * | Element | MP cost |
Support | Martial | 16 | |
Range | Additional effects | ||
Self |
Damage Cut |
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Description | |||
Reduces damage by 50% for the user for 1 turn | |||
Naturally learnt by | |||
Golden globe, Gum shield |
See also[edit]