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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.
==Appearances==
==={{DQTact}}===
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
|name=Defence
|kanji=ぼうぎょ
|romanji=Bōgyo
|role=Support
|type=Martial
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]
|mp=16
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>Self
|status=[[Image:DQTact DamageCut.png]]<br>Damage Cut
|description=Reduces damage by 50% for the user for 1 turn
|monsters=Golden globe, Gum shield
}}


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 01:37, 18 January 2023

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.

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 DamageCut.png
Damage Cut
Description
Reduces damage by 50% for the user for 1 turn
Naturally learnt by
Golden globe, Gum shield


See also[edit]