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	\|monsters=Cluboon ace		\|monsters=Cluboon ace
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			==In other languages==
			{{OtherLanguages
			\|es=Superprotección\|es-meaning=''Super protection''
			\|les=Superprotección\|les-meaning=''Super protection''
			\|fr=Défense ultime\|fr-meaning=''Ultimate defense''
			\|de=Abwehrchampion\|de-meaning=''Defense champion''
			\|it=Difesa poderosa\|it-meaning=''Powerful defense''
			\|ko=대방어, ''Daebangeo''\|ko-meaning=''Great defense''
			\|zh-cn=大防御, ''Dà Fángyù''\|zh-cn-meaning=''Great defense''
			\|zh-tw=大防禦, ''Dà Fángyù''\|zh-tw-meaning=''Great defense''
	}}		}}

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	*[[Pincushion]]		*[[Pincushion]]

	==Battle ~~Visuals~~==		==Battle visuals==
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	{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}		{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
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	==References==		==References==
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	==References==		==References==
	<references/>		<references/>

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	*[[Intense Defence]]		*[[Intense Defence]]
	*[[Pincushion]]		*[[Pincushion]]

			==Battle Visuals==
			<center>
			{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
			{{ScreenshotGallery/Item\|image=[[File:Defending champion DQM Joker.gif\|400px]]\|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''\|platform=NDS}}
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	==References==		==References==

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
			==={{DQ1HD}}===
			The {{Hero 1}} learns Defending Champion at level 16. It costs 2 MP and reduces physical, spell, and breath damage by 90% for that turn, but [[Critical Hit]]s and the [[Kamikazee]] spell breach the technique.

	==={{DQ3HD}}===		==={{DQ3HD}}===
	Defending Champion was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 22 if his or her wisdom exceeds 74 points. It costs 2 {{MP}} and reduces damage by 90% for one turn. Enemy [[Critical Hit]]s and the [[Kamikazee]] spell will pierce through the technique, however.		Defending Champion was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 22 if his or her wisdom exceeds 74 points. It costs 2 {{MP}} and reduces damage by 90% for one turn. Enemy [[Critical Hit]]s and the [[Kamikazee]] spell will pierce through the technique, however.
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	[[Category:Defensive skills]]		[[Category:Defensive skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemy skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemy skills]]

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	==={{~~DQ3~~}}===		==={{DQ3HD}}===
	Defending Champion was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 22. It costs 2 {{MP}}.		Defending Champion was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 22 if his or her wisdom exceeds 74 points. It costs 2 {{MP}} and reduces damage by 90% for one turn. Enemy [[Critical Hit]]s and the [[Kamikazee]] spell will pierce through the technique, however.

	==={{DQ4}}===		==={{DQ4}}===
	Unavailable to players, {{Chow Mein}} makes excellent use of the technique during the boss battle in the {{Fungeon 4}}.		Unavailable to players, {{Chow Mein}} makes excellent use of the technique during the boss battle in the {{Fungeon 4}}.
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	Defending Champion is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Pirate]] vocation in the {{PSX}} version and rank 4 of the same in the {{3DS}} remake. It features the same capabilities as in {{VI}}. In the 3DS version, it is an advanced skill that can only be used as a Pirate.		Defending Champion is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Pirate]] vocation in the {{PSX}} version and rank 4 of the same in the {{3DS}} remake. It features the same capabilities as in {{VI}}. In the 3DS version, it is an advanced skill that can only be used as a Pirate.

	On the enemy side, it can be used by [[~~Crabble~~-rouser]]s, [[~~Deathcargot~~]]s, [[~~Escudogre~~]]s, and [[~~Wolfram~~ wartoise]]s.		On the enemy side, it can be used by [[crabble-rouser]]s, [[deathcargot]]s, [[escudogre]]s, and [[wolfram wartoise]]s.

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
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	==={{DQM}}===		==={{DQM}}===
	Known as '''StrongD''' in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 14 with 98 max {{HP}} and 84 {{DEF}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Palooka prawn\|~~Digster~~]], [[~~Golem~~]], [[Firn fiend\|~~IceMan~~]], [[Armoured wartoise\|~~IronTurt~~]], [[Prism peacock\|~~RainHawk~~]] and [[Rubble slime\|~~RockSlime~~]].		Known as '''StrongD''' in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 14 with 98 max {{HP}} and 84 {{DEF}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Palooka prawn\|digster]], [[golem]], [[Firn fiend\|iceman]], [[Armoured wartoise\|ironturt]], [[Prism peacock\|rainhawk]] and [[Rubble slime\|rockslime]].

	==={{DQM2}}===		==={{DQM2}}===
	The requirements to learn StrongD are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[~~Golem~~]], [[Stalagosaur\|~~Orligon~~]] and [[Stone golem\|~~StoneMan~~]].		The requirements to learn StrongD are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[golem]], [[Stalagosaur\|orligon]] and [[Stone golem\|stoneman]].

	==={{DQMJ}}===		==={{DQMJ}}===
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	==={{DQMJ2}}===		==={{DQMJ2}}===
	Defending Champion can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though [[Defender]] now requires 40 points, and [[Martial Artist (skill)\|Martial Artist]] now requires 32 points.		Defending Champion can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though [[Defender]] now requires 40 points, and [[Martial Artist (skill)\|Martial Artist]] now requires 32 points.

			==={{DQMSL}}===
			{{Stub}}

	==={{DQH}}===		==={{DQH}}===
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	==Related skills==		==Related skills==
			*[[Blockenspiel]]
			*[[Brace Position]]
	*[[Defend]]		*[[Defend]]
			*[[Intense Defence]]
	*[[Pincushion]]		*[[Pincushion]]
	*[[Blockenspiel]]
	*[[Brace Position]]

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Skills]]		[[Category:Skills]]
	[[Category:Defensive skills]]		[[Category:Defensive skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemy skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemy skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]
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	[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light skills]]
	[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon skills]]		[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes skills]]
	~~[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light skills]]~~
	[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
			==={{DQ3}}===
			Defending Champion was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 22. It costs 2 {{MP}}.
	==={{DQ4}}===		==={{DQ4}}===
	Unavailable to players, {{Chow Mein}} makes excellent use of the technique during the boss battle in the {{Fungeon 4}}.		Unavailable to players, {{Chow Mein}} makes excellent use of the technique during the boss battle in the {{Fungeon 4}}.

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	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
	Defending Champion is a fisticuffs technique that both ~~the~~ {{Eight}} and [[Angelo]] can learn. It requires 11 skill points by ~~the~~ {{Eight}}, and 68 skill points by [[Angelo]]. The characters must be unarmed to use the technique and costs no MP to use, but the skill is affected by [[Tension]]; while in a state of Super High Tension, a character can reduce damage to 1.3% ({{Fraction\|1\|75}}).		Defending Champion is a fisticuffs technique that both {{Eight}} and [[Angelo]] can learn. It requires 11 skill points by {{Eight}}, and 68 skill points by [[Angelo]]. The characters must be unarmed to use the technique and costs no MP to use, but the skill is affected by [[Tension]]; while in a state of Super High Tension, a character can reduce damage to 1.3% ({{Fraction\|1\|75}}).
	* In the Nintendo 3DS version, Red can also learn the skill by investing 7 points into her Fisticuffs skill.		* In the Nintendo 3DS version, Red can also learn the skill by investing 7 points into her Fisticuffs skill.

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	{{Spell Infobox		{{Spell Infobox
	\|title = Defending Champion		\|title = Defending Champion
	\|image =		\|image = [[Image:DQR Dai Bougyo.png\|225px]]<br>{{Rivals}} card
	\|japanese = 大ぼうぎょ		\|japanese = だいぼうぎょ<br>大ぼうぎょ
	\|romaji = {{tt\|Dai bōgyo\|~~Great defense~~}}		\|romaji = {{tt\|Dai bōgyo\|Big/great defence}}
	\|old = StrongD		\|old = StrongD<br>Big Defence
	\|type = Skill		\|type = Skill
	}}		}}

	'''Defending Champion''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}.		'''Defending Champion''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}. Unlike the standard [[Defend]] command that cuts damage in half, this technique reduces damage taken by the user by '''90%'''.

	Unlike the standard [[~~defend~~]] ~~ability~~ that cuts damage in half, this technique reduces damage by '''90%'''.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	Defending Champion is learned by advancing to rank 6 of the [[Ranger]] vocation. While physical strikes and magical damage will always be reduce, the skill has no effect on [[breath attack]]s, [[Body Slam]], [[Puff-Puff\|Puff-Puff (male version)]], [[Pearly Gates]], [[Tidal Wave\|Tsunami]], [[Lightning]], [[Gigaslash]], [[Lightning Storm]], [[Magic Burst]], and [[Ferocious Roar]], so caution must be used depending on the {{MFamilies}}s encountered.		Defending Champion is learned by advancing to rank 6 of the [[Ranger]] vocation. While physical strikes and magical damage will always be reduce, the skill has no effect on [[breath attack]]s, [[Body Slam]], [[Puff-Puff\|Puff-Puff (male version)]], [[Pearly Gates]], [[Tidal Wave\|Tsunami]], [[Lightning]], [[Gigaslash]], [[Lightning Storm]], [[Magic Burst]], and [[Ferocious Roar]], so caution must be used depending on the {{MFamilies}}s encountered.

	It is used by ~~the enemies~~ [[Grim grinner]], [[Iron tortoise]], and [[Mortamor]]'s second form.		On the enemy side, it is used by [[Grim grinner]]s, [[Iron tortoise]]s, and [[Mortamor]]'s second form.

	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{DQ7}}===
	~~The skill~~ is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Pirate]] vocation in the {{PSX}} version and rank 4 of the same in the {{3DS}} remake. It features the same capabilities as in {{VI}}.		Defending Champion is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Pirate]] vocation in the {{PSX}} version and rank 4 of the same in the {{3DS}} remake. It features the same capabilities as in {{VI}}. In the 3DS version, it is an advanced skill that can only be used as a Pirate.

	~~It is~~ used by ~~the enemies~~ [[Crabble-rouser]], [[Deathcargot]], [[Escudogre]], and [[Wolfram wartoise]].		On the enemy side, it can be used by [[Crabble-rouser]]s, [[Deathcargot]]s, [[Escudogre]]s, and [[Wolfram wartoise]]s.

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
	~~'''~~Defending Champion~~'''~~ is a fisticuffs technique that both the {{Eight}} and [[Angelo]] can learn. It requires 11 skill points by the {{Eight}}, and 68 skill points by [[Angelo]]. The characters must be unarmed to use the technique, but the skill is affected by [[~~tension~~]]; ~~at peak anger~~ a character can reduce damage to 1.3% ({{Fraction\|1\|75}}).		Defending Champion is a fisticuffs technique that both the {{Eight}} and [[Angelo]] can learn. It requires 11 skill points by the {{Eight}}, and 68 skill points by [[Angelo]]. The characters must be unarmed to use the technique and costs no MP to use, but the skill is affected by [[Tension]]; while in a state of Super High Tension, a character can reduce damage to 1.3% ({{Fraction\|1\|75}}).
			* In the Nintendo 3DS version, Red can also learn the skill by investing 7 points into her Fisticuffs skill.

	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===
	~~This ability is~~ learned with 18 skill points invested into the [[List of shield skills in Dragon Quest IX\|Shield skill]]. So long as a shield is ~~held~~, a character can use the skill regardless of what weapon they wield.		Defending Champion can be learned with 18 skill points invested into the [[List of shield skills in Dragon Quest IX\|Shield skill]], now costing 3 MP to use. So long as a shield is equipped, a character can use the skill regardless of what weapon they wield.

	The [[Coup de Grâce]] Knight Watch can be seen as an advanced version of this skill, as it prevents ''everything'' from touching a character, even [[Disruptive Wave]].		The [[Coup de Grâce]] Knight Watch can be seen as an advanced version of this skill, as it prevents ''everything'' from touching a character, even [[Disruptive Wave]].

	==={{DQ10}}===		==={{DQ10}}===
	{{~~Stub~~}}		Defending Champion can be learned exclusively by [[Paladin]]s by allocating 100 points into their Virtue skill. It costs 8 MP to use and puts the user into a defensive stance for 15 seconds, greatly reducing damage taken. The damage reduction formula is calculated as ''50 + ({{Resilience}} ÷ 20)''%. No other action can be performed while using the skill, but it can be ended early by pressing the cancel button. It is even possible to reduce damage taken by 100% by combining Defending Champion with other skills.
			* In the {{Offline}} version of the game, the {{Hero 10}} will learn Defending Champion as a Paladin at level 50 and it costs 4 MP to use. When used, it reduces damage taken by 50%, the same as the Defend command in other games. The damage reduction rate increases by 1% for every 20 points of Resilience.

	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===
	[[Hendrik]] ~~will~~ learn the skill through ~~his~~ ''Fraternity'' ~~path, unlocking it~~ for 16 points. It costs 0 {{MP}} to use and lasts one turn.		[[Hendrik]] can learn the skill through the ''Fraternity'' panel in his character builder in the postgame for 16 skill points. It costs 2 {{MP}} to use and lasts one turn.

	==={{DQM}}===		==={{DQM}}===
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	Defending Champion can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though [[Defender]] now requires 40 points, and [[Martial Artist (skill)\|Martial Artist]] now requires 32 points.		Defending Champion can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though [[Defender]] now requires 40 points, and [[Martial Artist (skill)\|Martial Artist]] now requires 32 points.

	==~~See also~~==		==={{DQH}}===
			Defending Champion can be learned by [[Yangus]] by spending 6 skill points and costs 5 MP to use. It surrounds him with a dome-shaped barrier that nullifies all physical attacks. However, the stance will be cancelled if Yangus attacks or moves even slightly. It can be used in combination with the [[Whistle]] skill to focus enemy attacks on Yangus while defending his allies.
			{{Descriptions
			\|DQH=A defensive stance that can stave off enemy attacks entirely.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
			}}

			==={{DQRivals}}===
			Defending Champion appeared in the 5th card pack, "Heroic Tales of Bravery" as a normal card exclusive for [[Warrior]] leaders. It cost 2 MP to use and would give a +2/+2 status buff to an allied unit.

			==={{DQTact}}===
			Known as '''Big Defence''' in this game, it is known naturally by [[Cluboon ace]] at level 1 and costs 32 MP to use. It reduces damage taken by the user by 90% for a single turn.
			{{DQTactSkill
			\|name=Big Defence
			\|kanji=だいぼうぎょ
			\|romanji=Dai bōgyo
			\|role=Support
			\|type=Martial
			\|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]
			\|mp=32
			\|range=[[Image:DQTact Range1.png\|48px]]<br>Self
			\|status=[[Image:DQTact DamageCut.png]]<br>Damage Cut
			\|description=Reduces damage by 90% for the user for 1 turn
			\|monsters=Cluboon ace
			}}

			==Related skills==
	*[[Defend]]		*[[Defend]]
	*[[Pincushion]]		*[[Pincushion]]
	*[[Blockenspiel]]		*[[Blockenspiel]]
			*[[Brace Position]]

			==References==
			<references/>

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			[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]

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	==={{DQM}}===		==={{DQM}}===
	Known as '''StrongD''' in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 14 with 98 max {{HP}} and 84 {{DEF}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Digster]], [[Golem]], [[Firn fiend\|IceMan]], [[Armoured wartoise\|IronTurt]], [[Prism peacock\|RainHawk]] and [[Rubble slime\|RockSlime]].		Known as '''StrongD''' in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 14 with 98 max {{HP}} and 84 {{DEF}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Palooka prawn\|Digster]], [[Golem]], [[Firn fiend\|IceMan]], [[Armoured wartoise\|IronTurt]], [[Prism peacock\|RainHawk]] and [[Rubble slime\|RockSlime]].

	==={{DQM2}}===		==={{DQM2}}===

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	'''Defending Champion''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}. Unlike the standard [[defend]] ability that cuts damage in half, this technique reduces damage by '''90%'''.		'''Defending Champion''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}.

			Unlike the standard [[defend]] ability that cuts damage in half, this technique reduces damage by '''90%'''.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	==={{DQ4}}===		==={{DQ4}}===
	Unavailable to players, [[Chow Mein]] makes excellent use of the technique during the boss battle in the [[Fungeon ~~(Dragon Quest IV)\|Fungeon]]~~.		Unavailable to players, {{Chow Mein}} makes excellent use of the technique during the boss battle in the {{Fungeon 4}}.

	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===
	Defending Champion is learned by advancing to rank 6 of the [[Ranger]] vocation. While physical strikes and magical damage will always be reduce, the skill has no effect on [[breath attack]]s, [[Body Slam]], [[Puff-Puff\|Puff-Puff (male version)]], [[Pearly Gates]], [[Tidal Wave\|Tsunami]], [[Lightning]], [[Gigaslash]], [[Lightning Storm]], [[Magic Burst]], and [[Ferocious Roar]], so caution must be used depending on the ~~monsters~~ encountered.		Defending Champion is learned by advancing to rank 6 of the [[Ranger]] vocation. While physical strikes and magical damage will always be reduce, the skill has no effect on [[breath attack]]s, [[Body Slam]], [[Puff-Puff\|Puff-Puff (male version)]], [[Pearly Gates]], [[Tidal Wave\|Tsunami]], [[Lightning]], [[Gigaslash]], [[Lightning Storm]], [[Magic Burst]], and [[Ferocious Roar]], so caution must be used depending on the {{MFamilies}}s encountered.

	It is used by the enemies [[Grim grinner]], [[Iron tortoise]], and [[Mortamor]]'s second form.		It is used by the enemies [[Grim grinner]], [[Iron tortoise]], and [[Mortamor]]'s second form.

	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{DQ7}}===
	The skill is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Pirate]] vocation in the ~~[[Sony PlayStation\|~~PSX]] version and rank 4 of the same in the ~~[[Nintendo~~ 3DS]] remake. It features the same capabilities as in ''VI''.		The skill is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Pirate]] vocation in the {{PSX}} version and rank 4 of the same in the {{3DS}} remake. It features the same capabilities as in {{VI}}.

	It is used by the enemies [[Crabble-rouser]], [[Deathcargot]], [[Escudogre]], and [[Wolfram wartoise]].		It is used by the enemies [[Crabble-rouser]], [[Deathcargot]], [[Escudogre]], and [[Wolfram wartoise]].

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
	'''Defending Champion''' is a fisticuffs technique that both the {{~~Hero 8~~}} and [[Angelo]] can learn. It requires 11 skill points by the ~~Hero~~, and 68 skill points by Angelo. The characters must be unarmed to use the technique, but the skill is affected by [[~~Tension\|~~tension]]; at peak anger a character can reduce damage to 1.3% ({{Fraction\|1\|75}}).		'''Defending Champion''' is a fisticuffs technique that both the {{Eight}} and [[Angelo]] can learn. It requires 11 skill points by the {{Eight}}, and 68 skill points by [[Angelo]]. The characters must be unarmed to use the technique, but the skill is affected by [[tension]]; at peak anger a character can reduce damage to 1.3% ({{Fraction\|1\|75}}).

	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===
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	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===
	[[Hendrik]] will learn the skill through his ''Fraternity'' path, unlocking it for 16 points. It costs 0 MP to use and lasts one turn.		[[Hendrik]] will learn the skill through his ''Fraternity'' path, unlocking it for 16 points. It costs 0 {{MP}} to use and lasts one turn.

	==={{DQM}}===		==={{DQM}}===
	Known as '''StrongD''' in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 14 with 98 max HP and 84 DEF. It is naturally learned by the [[Digster]], [[Golem]], [[IceMan]], [[IronTurt]], [[RainHawk]] and [[RockSlime]].		Known as '''StrongD''' in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 14 with 98 max {{HP}} and 84 {{DEF}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Digster]], [[Golem]], [[Firn fiend\|IceMan]], [[Armoured wartoise\|IronTurt]], [[Prism peacock\|RainHawk]] and [[Rubble slime\|RockSlime]].

	==={{DQM2}}===		==={{DQM2}}===
	The requirements to learn StrongD are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[Golem]], [[Orligon]] and [[StoneMan]].		The requirements to learn StrongD are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[Golem]], [[Stalagosaur\|Orligon]] and [[Stone golem\|StoneMan]].

	==={{DQMJ}}===		==={{DQMJ}}===
	Defending Champion can be learned from:		Defending Champion can be learned from:
			*[[Barricade]] (14 points)
	* [[Barricade]] (14 points)		*[[Defender]] (42 points)
	* [[Defender]] (42 points)		*[[Hive Mind]] (65 points)
	* [[Hive Mind]] (65 points)		*[[Martial Artist (skill)\|Martial Artist]] (49 points)
	* [[Martial Artist (skill) \| Martial Artist]] (49 points)

	==={{DQMJ2}}===		==={{DQMJ2}}===
	Defending Champion can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though [[Defender]] now requires 40 points, and [[Martial Artist (skill) \| Martial Artist]] now requires 32 points.		Defending Champion can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though [[Defender]] now requires 40 points, and [[Martial Artist (skill)\|Martial Artist]] now requires 32 points.

	==See also==		==See also==