Defense, abbreviated in-game as DEF, is a measure of how much incoming damage to a character or enemy is reduced.
The higher the defense, the less damage is taken from attacks. Defense can be modified by:
- raising your character level
- equipping artifacts or weapons that provide DEF or DEF% attributes
- certain character talents or constellations
- food items that provide a temporary defense boost when consumed
- other environmental factors such as Infusion Stones
Defense is calculated as:
For both characters and enemies, defense reduces incoming damage based on this formula:[1]
The incoming damage will then be multiplied by
%DEF debuffs are applied as negative %DEF Bonuses. Note that the total %DEF Bonus cannot go lower than -90%.
Enemy Defense[]
Characters have DEF attributes based on their base stats, levels, weapons, artifacts, and any buffs (e.g., Food).
Enemy DEF is given as:
DEF reduces incoming damage, but its effectiveness is dependent on the attacker's level:[1]
- In general this means that damage received is half (50%) of the attack power (also Incoming Damage used in the equations) at equal foe levels.
- The change in damage due to differences in level is relatively small, less than a 10% relative difference for a level difference of 20 (and far less at high levels).
For enemies with debuffed DEF:
- The key difference of skills that decrease or reduce DEF to the skills that ignored DEF is that the former changes the actual attribute's values, increasing all damage that factors in DEF while the latter is only applicable to a specific skill/attack of the character that triggers it.
Intermediate Equations |
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The DEF Multiplier formula from above: Given the expression for damage reduction as:
Plug in enemy defense to produce the damage reduction for enemies: Subtract the damage reduction from 1 to get a defense multiplier for incoming damage. To consider debuffs that decrease an enemy's defense, multiply the enemy defense accordingly. |
Character Ascensions[]
1 Character has DEF as their ascension stat:
Character | DEF (Lv. 90) |
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30.0% |
Increasing Character Defense[]
Talents[]
There are 4 Talents that match the category selection:
Talent | Description | Type |
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Heedless of the Wind and Weather Heedless of the Wind and Weather Gorou | After using Juuga: Forward Unto Victory, all nearby party members' DEF is increased by 25% for 12s. | 1st Ascension Passive |
Icetide Vortex Icetide Vortex Eula | Sharp frost, swift blade. (PressPress/TapTap) Slashes swiftly, dealing Cryo DMG. When it hits an opponent, Eula gains a stack of Grimheart that stacks up to 2 times. These stacks can only be gained once every 0.3s. Grimheart Increases Eula's resistance to interruption and DEF. Hold Wielding her sword, Eula consumes all the stacks of Grimheart and lashes forward, dealing AoE Cryo DMG to opponents in front of her. If Grimheart stacks are consumed, surrounding opponents will have their Physical RES and Cryo RES decreased. Each consumed stack of Grimheart will be converted into an Icewhirl Brand that deals Cryo DMG to nearby opponents. | Elemental Skill |
Inuzaka All-Round Defense Inuzaka All-Round Defense Gorou | Deals AoE Geo DMG and sets up a General's War Banner. General's War Banner Provides up to 3 buffs to active characters within the skill's AoE based on the number of Geo characters in the party at the time of casting:
Gorou can deploy only 1 General's War Banner on the field at any one time. Characters can only benefit from 1 General's War Banner at a time. When a party member leaves the field, the active buff will last for 2s. Hold Adjust the location of the skill. | Elemental Skill |
Juuga: Forward Unto Victory Juuga: Forward Unto Victory Gorou | Displaying his valor as a general, Gorou deals Aoe Geo DMG and creates a field known as General's Glory to embolden his comrades. General's Glory This field has the following properties:
If a General's War Banner created by Gorou currently exists on the field when his ability is used, it will be destroyed. In addition, for the duration of General's Glory, Gorou's Elemental Skill "Inuzaka All-Round Defense" will not create the General's War Banner. If Gorou falls, the effects of General's Glory will be cleared. | Elemental Burst |
Constellations[]
There are 4 Constellations that match the category selection:
Constellation | Description | Level |
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Transcension: Extinction of Suffering Transcension: Extinction of Suffering Xiao | When Xiao's HP falls below 50%, he gains a 100% DEF Bonus. | 4 |
Electromagnetic Field Electromagnetic Field Lisa | Holding Violet Arc has the following effects:
| 2 |
Jailhouse Bread and Butter Jailhouse Bread and Butter Arataki Itto | When the Raging Oni King state caused by Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil! ends, all nearby party members gain 20% DEF and 20% ATK for 10s. | 4 |
Flower and a Fighter Flower and a Fighter Yun Jin | When Yun Jin triggers the Crystallize Reaction, her DEF is increased by 20% for 12s. | 4 |
Artifacts[]
3 Artifact Sets match the category selection:
Set | Rarity | Pieces | Bonuses |
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Lucky Dog | 1-3★ | 2 Piece: DEF increased by 100. 4 Piece: Picking up Mora restores 300 HP. | |
Defender's Will | 3-4★ | 2 Piece: DEF +30% 4 Piece: For each different element present in your own party, the wearer's Elemental RES to that corresponding element is increased by 30%. | |
Husk of Opulent Dreams | 4-5★ | 2 Piece: DEF +30% 4 Piece: A character equipped with this Artifact set will obtain the Curiosity effect in the following conditions: When on the field, the character gains 1 stack after hitting an opponent with a Geo attack, triggering a maximum of once every 0.3s. When off the field, the character gains 1 stack every 3s. Curiosity can stack up to 4 times, each providing 6% DEF and a 6% Geo DMG Bonus. When 6 seconds pass without gaining a Curiosity stack, 1 stack is lost. |
Weapons[]
Substat[]
6 Weapons match the category selection:
Icon | Name | Quality | Base ATK (Lv. 1) |
2nd Stat (Lv. 1) |
Passive Ability |
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Cinnabar Spindle | 454 (41) |
DEF 69.0% (15%) |
Spotless Heart Elemental Skill DMG is increased by 40~80% of DEF. The effect will be triggered no more than once every 1.5s and will be cleared 0.1s after the Elemental Skill deals DMG. | ||
Flute of Ezpitzal | 454 (41) |
DEF 69.0% (15%) |
Smoke-and-Mirror Mystery Using an Elemental Skill increases DEF by 16~32% for 15s. | ||
Footprint of the Rainbow | 510 (42) |
DEF 51.7% (11.3%) |
Pact of Flowing Springs Using an Elemental Skill increases DEF by 16~32% for 15s. | ||
Whiteblind | 510 (42) |
DEF 51.7% (11.3%) |
Infusion Blade On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 6~12% for 6s. Max 4 stacks (24~48% total). Can only occur once every 0.5s. | ||
Traveler's Handy Sword | 448 (40) |
DEF 29.3% (6.4%) |
Journey Each Elemental Orb or Particle collected restores 1~2% HP. | ||
White Iron Greatsword | 401 (39) |
DEF 43.9% (9.6%) |
Cull the Weak Defeating an opponent restores 8~16% HP. |
Passive[]
7 Weapons match the category selection:
Icon | Name | Quality | Base ATK (Lv. 1) |
2nd Stat (Lv. 1) |
Passive Ability |
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Redhorn Stonethresher | 542 (44) |
CRIT DMG 88.2% (19.2%) |
Gokadaiou Otogibanashi DEF is increased by 28~56%. Normal and Charged Attack DMG is increased by 40~80% of DEF. | ||
Uraku Misugiri | 542 (44) |
CRIT DMG 88.2% (19.2%) |
Brocade Bloom, Shrine Sword Normal Attack DMG is increased by 16~32% and Elemental Skill DMG is increased by 24~48%. After a nearby active character deals Geo DMG, the aforementioned effects increase by 100% for 15s. Additionally, the wielder's DEF is increased by 20~40%. | ||
Deathmatch | 454 (41) |
CRIT Rate 36.8% (8%) |
Gladiator If there are at least 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 16~32% and DEF is increased by 16~32%. If there are fewer than 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 24~48%. | ||
Flute of Ezpitzal | 454 (41) |
DEF 69.0% (15%) |
Smoke-and-Mirror Mystery Using an Elemental Skill increases DEF by 16~32% for 15s. | ||
Footprint of the Rainbow | 510 (42) |
DEF 51.7% (11.3%) |
Pact of Flowing Springs Using an Elemental Skill increases DEF by 16~32% for 15s. | ||
Prototype Rancour | 565 (44) |
Physical DMG Bonus 34.5% (7.5%) |
Smashed Stone On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 4~8% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0.3s. | ||
Whiteblind | 510 (42) |
DEF 51.7% (11.3%) |
Infusion Blade On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 6~12% for 6s. Max 4 stacks (24~48% total). Can only occur once every 0.5s. |
Food[]
22 Food match the category selection:
Icon | Name | Quality | Type | Effect | Has Recipe |
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Fisherman's Toast | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 88~126 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Calla Lily Seafood Soup | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 165~235 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Jewelry Soup | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 88~126 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Golden Crab | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 215~308 and healing effects by 6~10% for 300s. | Yes | ||
Fish-Flavored Toast | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 151 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Lotus Flower Crisp | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 165~235 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Moon Pie | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' Shield Strength by 25~35% and DEF by 165~235 for 300s. | Yes | ||
A Prize Catch | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 282 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Lantern Rite Special Jewelry Soup | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 126 for 300s. | No | ||
Stormcrest Pie | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' Shield Strength by 40% and DEF by 282 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Butter Crab | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 215~308 and healing effects by 6~10% for 300s. | Yes | ||
Rice Cake Soup | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 165~235 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Chili-Mince Cornbread Buns | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' Shield Strength by 25~35% and DEF by 165~235 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Wakatakeni | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 88~126 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Mushroom Hodgepodge | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 88~126 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Biryani | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 215~308 and healing effects by 6~10% for 300s. | Yes | ||
Minty Fruit Tea | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 165~235 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Fontainian Foie Gras | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 165~235 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Fontainian Onion Soup | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 88~126 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Haggis | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 215~308 and healing effects by 6~10% for 300s. | Yes | ||
Guhua Fish & Lamb Soup | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 88~126 for 300s. | Yes | ||
Blubbercream | DEF-Boosting Dishes | Increases all party members' DEF by 215~308 and healing effects by 6~10% for 300s. | Yes |
Increasing Party Defense[]
Talents[]
There are 3 Talents that match the category selection:
Talent | Description | Type |
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Heedless of the Wind and Weather Heedless of the Wind and Weather Gorou | After using Juuga: Forward Unto Victory, all nearby party members' DEF is increased by 25% for 12s. | 1st Ascension Passive |
Inuzaka All-Round Defense Inuzaka All-Round Defense Gorou | Deals AoE Geo DMG and sets up a General's War Banner. General's War Banner Provides up to 3 buffs to active characters within the skill's AoE based on the number of Geo characters in the party at the time of casting:
Gorou can deploy only 1 General's War Banner on the field at any one time. Characters can only benefit from 1 General's War Banner at a time. When a party member leaves the field, the active buff will last for 2s. Hold Adjust the location of the skill. | Elemental Skill |
Juuga: Forward Unto Victory Juuga: Forward Unto Victory Gorou | Displaying his valor as a general, Gorou deals Aoe Geo DMG and creates a field known as General's Glory to embolden his comrades. General's Glory This field has the following properties:
If a General's War Banner created by Gorou currently exists on the field when his ability is used, it will be destroyed. In addition, for the duration of General's Glory, Gorou's Elemental Skill "Inuzaka All-Round Defense" will not create the General's War Banner. If Gorou falls, the effects of General's Glory will be cleared. | Elemental Burst |
Constellations[]
There are 1 Constellations that match the category selection:
Constellation | Description | Level |
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Jailhouse Bread and Butter Jailhouse Bread and Butter Arataki Itto | When the Raging Oni King state caused by Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil! ends, all nearby party members gain 20% DEF and 20% ATK for 10s. | 4 |
Scaling with Character's Defense[]
Talents[]
These talents scale with the character's DEF.
There are 17 Talents that match the category selection:
Talent | Description | Type |
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A Favor Repaid A Favor Repaid Gorou | Gorou receives the following DMG Bonuses to his attacks based on his DEF:
| 4th Ascension Passive |
Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma Albedo | Albedo creates a Solar Isotoma using alchemy, which deals AoE Geo DMG on appearance. Solar Isotoma has the following properties:
Hold to designate the location of the skill. | Elemental Skill |
Bloodline of the Crimson Oni Bloodline of the Crimson Oni Arataki Itto | Arataki Kesagiri DMG is increased by 35% of Arataki Itto's DEF. | 4th Ascension Passive |
Breaking Conventions Breaking Conventions Yun Jin | The Normal Attack DMG Bonus granted by Flying Cloud Flag Formation is further increased by 2.5%/5%/7.5%/11.5% of Yun Jin's DEF when the party contains characters of 1/2/3/4 Elemental Types, respectively. | 4th Ascension Passive |
Breastplate Breastplate Noelle | Summons protective stone armor, dealing Geo DMG to surrounding opponents and creating a shield. The shield's DMG Absorption scales based on Noelle's DEF. The shield has the following properties:
The amount of HP healed when regeneration is triggered scales based on Noelle's DEF. | Elemental Skill |
Cliffbreaker's Banner Cliffbreaker's Banner Yun Jin | Deals AoE Geo DMG and grants all nearby party members a Flying Cloud Flag Formation. Flying Cloud Flag Formation When Normal Attack DMG is dealt to opponents, Bonus DMG will be dealt based on Yun Jin's current DEF. The effects of this skill will be cleared after a set duration or after being triggered a specific number of times. When one Normal Attack hits multiple opponents, the effect is triggered multiple times according to the number of opponents hit. The number of times that the effect is triggered is counted independently for each member of the party with Flying Cloud Flag Formation. | Elemental Burst |
Devotion Devotion Noelle | When Noelle is in the party but not on the field, this ability triggers automatically when your active character's HP falls below 30%: Creates a shield for your active character that lasts for 20s and absorbs DMG equal to 400% of Noelle's DEF. The shield has a 150% DMG Absorption effectiveness against all Elemental and Physical DMG. This effect can only occur once every 60s. | 1st Ascension Passive |
Fluttering Hasode Fluttering Hasode Chiori | Dashes nimbly forward with silken steps. Once this dash ends, Chiori will summon the automaton doll "Tamoto" beside her and sweep her blade upward, dealing AoE Geo DMG to nearby opponents based on her ATK and DEF. Holding the Skill will cause it to behave differently. Hold Enter Aiming Mode to adjust the dash direction. Tamoto
| Elemental Skill |
Go, Go Turbo Twirly! Go, Go Turbo Twirly! Kachina | Fight alongside the turbo trusty Turbo Twirly! Summons Turbo Twirly. When the skill is Held and released, Kachina will summon and ride Turbo Twirly. After the Skill is used, Kachina will gain 60 Nightsoul points and enter the Nightsoul's Blessing state. Nightsoul's Blessing: Kachina Turbo Twirly's various actions consume Kachina's Nightsoul points. The Nightsoul's Blessing state will end when these points have been depleted. Turbo Twirly Can exist independently or be ridden and operated by Kachina. When Turbo Twirly is present, Kachina's Elemental Skill, "Go, Go Turbo Twirly!", will change to an option to Mount/Dismount Turbo Twirly.
Turbo Twirly will disappear once Kachina's Nightsoul's Blessing state ends, and it is considered a Geo Construct. 1 Turbo Twirly can exist on the field at any one time. | Elemental Skill |
Hiyoku: Twin Blades Hiyoku: Twin Blades Chiori | Twin blades leave their sheaths as Chiori slices with the clean cuts of a master tailor, dealing AoE Geo DMG based on her ATK and DEF. | Elemental Burst |
Juuga: Forward Unto Victory Juuga: Forward Unto Victory Gorou | Displaying his valor as a general, Gorou deals Aoe Geo DMG and creates a field known as General's Glory to embolden his comrades. General's Glory This field has the following properties:
If a General's War Banner created by Gorou currently exists on the field when his ability is used, it will be destroyed. In addition, for the duration of General's Glory, Gorou's Elemental Skill "Inuzaka All-Round Defense" will not create the General's War Banner. If Gorou falls, the effects of General's Glory will be cleared. | Elemental Burst |
Opening Flourish Opening Flourish Yun Jin | Ms. Yun may just be acting out fights on stage, but her skills with the spear are real enough to defend against her foes. (PressPress/TapTap) Flourishes her polearm in a cloud-grasping stance, dealing Geo DMG. Hold Takes up the Opening Flourish stance and charges up, forming a shield. DMG Absorption is based on Yun Jin's Max HP and has 150% effectiveness against all Elemental DMG and Physical DMG. The shield lasts until she finishes unleashing her Elemental Skill. When the skill is released, when its duration ends, or when the shield breaks, Yun Jin will unleash the charged energy as an attack, dealing Geo DMG. Based on the time spent charging, it will either unleash an attack at Charge Level 1 or Level 2. | Elemental Skill |
Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil! Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil! Arataki Itto | Time to show 'em the might of the Arataki Gang! For a time, Itto lets out his inner Raging Oni King, wielding his Oni King's Kanabou in battle. This state has the following special properties:
The Raging Oni King state will be cleared when Itto leaves the field. | Elemental Burst |
Sweeping Fervor Sweeping Fervor Xinyan | Xinyan brandishes her instrument, dealing Pyro DMG on nearby opponents, forming a shield made out of her audience's passion. The shield's DMG Absorption scales based on Xinyan's DEF and on the number of opponents hit.
The shield has the following special properties:
| Elemental Skill |
Sweeping Time Sweeping Time Noelle | Gathering the strength of stone around her weapon, Noelle strikes the opponents surrounding her within a large AoE, dealing Geo DMG. Afterwards, Noelle gains the following effects:
| Elemental Burst |
The Weight of Stone The Weight of Stone Kachina | Turbo Twirly's DMG is increased by 20% of Kachina's DEF. | 4th Ascension Passive |
Time to Get Serious! Time to Get Serious! Kachina | Striking the ground, Kachina deals AoE Geo DMG based on her DEF and creates a Turbo Drill Field. The Field increases Turbo Twirly's attack AoE and its movement speed when Kachina is riding it. If Kachina's own Turbo Twirly is present when this is used, Turbo Twirly will be summoned to her side. | Elemental Burst |
Constellations[]
There are 6 Constellations that match the category selection:
Constellation | Description | Level |
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Opening of Phanerozoic Opening of Phanerozoic Albedo | Transient Blossoms generated by Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma grant Albedo Fatal Reckoning for 30s:
| 2 |
Must Be Spotless Must Be Spotless Noelle | Sweeping Time increases Noelle's ATK by an additional 50% of her DEF. Additionally, every opponent defeated during the skill's duration adds 1s to the duration, up to 10s. | 6 |
Rockin' in a Flaming World Rockin' in a Flaming World Xinyan | Decreases the Stamina Consumption of Xinyan's Charged Attacks by 30%. Additionally, Xinyan's Charged Attacks gain an ATK Bonus equal to 50% of her DEF. | 6 |
Lapping Hound: Warm as Water Lapping Hound: Warm as Water Gorou | When General's Glory is in the "Impregnable" or "Crunch" states, it will also heal active characters within its AoE by 50% of Gorou's own DEF every 1.5s. | 4 |
Sole Principle Pursuit Sole Principle Pursuit Chiori | After triggering a follow-up effect of the Passive Talent "Tailor-Made," Chiori's own Fluttering Hasode's CD is decreased by 12s. Must unlock the Passive "Tailor-Made" first. In addition, the DMG dealt by Chiori's own Normal Attacks is increased by an amount equal to 235% of her own DEF. | 6 |
This Time, I've Gotta Win This Time, I've Gotta Win Kachina | When your active character's shield is replaced or destroyed for any reason, Kachina will deal 200% of her DEF as AoE Geo DMG. This effect can be triggered once every 5s. | 6 |
Enemy Defense Modifiers[]
Decreasing Enemy Defense[]
Enemy defense can be affected by various abilities:
Talents[]
There are 1 Talents that match the category selection:
Talent | Description | Type |
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Static Electricity Field Static Electricity Field Lisa | Opponents hit by Lightning Rose have their DEF decreased by 15% for 10s. | 4th Ascension Passive |
Constellations[]
There are 4 Constellations that match the category selection:
Constellation | Description | Level |
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Explosive Frags Explosive Frags Klee | Being hit by Jumpy Dumpty's mines decreases opponents' DEF by 23% for 10s. | 2 |
Bite Bite Razor | When casting Claw and Thunder ((PressPress/TapTap)), opponents hit will have their DEF decreased by 15% for 7s. | 4 |
Ebb and Flow Ebb and Flow Kamisato Ayaka | Opponents damaged by Kamisato Art: Soumetsu's Frostflake Seki no To will have their DEF decreased by 30% for 6s. | 4 |
The Root of All Fullness The Root of All Fullness Nahida | Opponents that are marked by Seeds of Skandha applied by Nahida herself will be affected by the following effects: | 2 |
Ignoring Enemy Defense[]
Constellations[]
There are 2 Constellations that match the category selection:
Constellation | Description | Level |
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Steelbreaker Steelbreaker Raiden Shogun | While using Musou no Hitotachi and in the Musou Isshin state applied by Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu, the Raiden Shogun's attacks ignore 60% of opponents' DEF. | 2 |
Forbidden Art: Daisesshou Forbidden Art: Daisesshou Yae Miko | The Sesshou Sakura's attacks will ignore 60% of the opponent's DEF. | 6 |
Increasing Enemy Defense[]
Enemy Defense can be increased via Cryo Infusion Stones.
Other Languages[]
Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
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English | DEFDEF | — |
Chinese (Simplified) | 防御力 Fángyù-lì | Defensive Power |
Chinese (Traditional) | 防禦力 Fángyù-lì | |
Japanese | 防御力 Bougyo-ryoku | Defensive Power |
Korean | 방어력방어력 Bang'eo-ryeok | Defensive Power |
Spanish | DEFDEF | DEFDEF |
French | DÉFDÉF | DEFDEF |
Russian | Защита Zashchita | Defense |
Thai | พลังป้องกัน Phlang Pongkan | Defense Power |
Vietnamese | Phòng NgựPhòng Ngự | Defense |
German | VTDVTD | DEFDEF |
Indonesian | DEFDEF | — |
Portuguese | DEFDEF | DEFDEF |
Turkish | Savunma | Defense |
Italian | DIFDIF | DEFDEF |
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