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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}}===
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}}===
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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==={{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}}===
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==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
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|description=Reduces damage by 90% for the user for 1 turn
|description=Reduces damage by 90% for the user for 1 turn
|monsters=Cluboon ace
|monsters=Cluboon ace
}}
==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''
}}
}}


==Related skills==
==Related skills==
*[[Blockenspiel]]
*[[Brace Position]]
*[[Defend]]
*[[Defend]]
*[[Intense Defence]]
*[[Pincushion]]
*[[Pincushion]]
*[[Blockenspiel]]
 
*[[Brace Position]]
==Battle visuals==
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{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}
</center>
{{clear}}
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{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Defending champion I & II HD.gif]]|game={{DQ1&2HD}}|platform={{PS4}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}}
</center>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Skills]]
[[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 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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