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'''Defend''' is a very basic stance appearing in every installment of the ''[[Dragon Quest series|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.
'''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==
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Known as '''Defence''' in this game, it appears as a skill that can be learned by [[Gum shield]] at level 16 and costs 16 MP to use. It reduces damage taken by the user by 50% for one turn.
Known as '''{{Defence}}''' in this game, it appears as a skill that can be learned by [[Gum shield]] at level 16 and costs 16 {{MP}} to use. It reduces damage taken by the user by 50% for one turn.
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Revision as of 03:36, 20 January 2022

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

Dragon Quest Tact

Known as Defence in this game, it appears as a skill that can be learned by Gum shield at level 16 and costs 16 MP to use. It reduces damage taken by the user by 50% for one turn.

Defence (ぼうぎょ Bōgyo)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Defence
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Support Martial DQTact Non-elemental.png 16
Range Additional effects
DQTact Range1.png
Self
DQTact DamageDown.png
Damage Down
Description
Reduces damage by 50% for the user for 1 turn
Naturally learnt by
Gum shield


See also