Defend

Defend 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

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)

Ability information

Defence
Role *	Type *	Element	MP cost
Support	Martial		16
Range		Additional effects
Self		Damage Down
Description
Reduces damage by 50% for the user for 1 turn
Naturally learnt by
Gum shield

See also

• Defending Champion
• Pincushion
• Blockenspiel