Defending Champion - Revision history

Lino49 at 17:50, 21 August 2026

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	\|image = [[Image:DQR Dai Bougyo.png\|225px]]<br>{{Rivals}} card		\|image = [[Image:DQR Dai Bougyo.png\|225px]]<br>{{Rivals}} card
	\|japanese = だいぼうぎょ<br>大ぼうぎょ		\|japanese = だいぼうぎょ<br>大ぼうぎょ
	\|romaji = ~~{{tt\|~~Dai bōgyo~~\|Big/great defence}}~~		\|romaji = Dai bōgyo
	\|old = StrongD<br>Big Defence<br>Intense Defence		\|old = StrongD<br>Big Defence<br>Intense Defence
	\|type = Skill		\|type = Skill
			\|translation = Great Defence
			\|first = {{DQ6\|short}}
	}}		}}

	'''Defending Champion''' is an ability in the series. Unlike the standard [[Defend]] command that cuts damage in half, this technique reduces damage taken by the user by '''90%'''.		'''Defending Champion''' is an ability in the series. Unlike the standard [[Defend]] command that cuts damage in half, this technique reduces damage taken by the user by '''90%'''.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
			==={{DQ1HD}}===
			{{Stub}}

			==={{DQ2HD}}===
			{{Stub}}

	==={{DQ3HD}}===		==={{DQ3HD}}===
	Defending Champion can be learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 22 if their Wisdom exceeds 74 points. It costs 2 {{MP}} and reduces damage by 90% for one turn. However, the user can still be affected by [[Critical Hit\|desperate attacks]] and the [[Kamikazee]] spell.		Defending Champion can be learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 22 if their Wisdom exceeds 74 points. It costs 2 {{MP}} and reduces damage by 90% for one turn. However, the user can still be affected by [[Critical Hit\|desperate attacks]] and the [[Kamikazee]] spell.

Aphelion at 04:15, 16 September 2025

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	\|japanese = だいぼうぎょ<br>大ぼうぎょ		\|japanese = だいぼうぎょ<br>大ぼうぎょ
	\|romaji = {{tt\|Dai bōgyo\|Big/great defence}}		\|romaji = {{tt\|Dai bōgyo\|Big/great defence}}
	\|old = StrongD<br>Big Defence		\|old = StrongD<br>Big Defence<br>Intense Defence
	\|type = Skill		\|type = Skill
	}}		}}
			'''Defending Champion''' is an ability in the series. Unlike the standard [[Defend]] command that cuts damage in half, this technique reduces damage taken by the user by '''90%'''.
	'''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%'''.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	==={{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 can be learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 22 if their Wisdom exceeds 74 points. It costs 2 {{MP}} and reduces damage by 90% for one turn. However, the user can still be affected by [[Critical Hit\|desperate attacks]] and the [[Kamikazee]] spell.

	==={{DQ4}}===		==={{DQ4}}===
	~~Unavailable to players, {{~~Chow Mein~~}} makes excellent use~~ of the ~~technique during the boss battle in the {{Fungeon 4}}~~.		Defending Champion is an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[Chow Mein]]. It only appears in remake versions of the game.

	==={{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 ~~{{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 monsters encountered.
			* On the enemy side, it is used by [[Grim grinner]]s, [[Iron tortoise]]s, 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}}===
	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.		{{Descriptions
			\|DQ7=Greatly reduces the damage inflicted by physical attacks.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version.</ref>
	On the enemy side, it can be used by [[~~crabble~~-rouser]]s, [[~~deathcargot~~]]s, [[~~escudogre~~]]s, and [[~~wolfram~~ wartoise]]s.		}}
			Defending Champion is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Pirate]] vocation in the original Sony PlayStation version and rank 4 of the same in the Nintendo 3DS remake. It has the same capabilities as the previous game. In the Nintendo 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.

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
	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}}).		{{Descriptions
	* In the Nintendo 3DS version, Red can also learn the skill by investing 7 points into her Fisticuffs skill.		\|DQ8=A defensive ability that greatly reduces the damage inflicted by physical attacks.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
			}}
			Defending Champion is a fisticuffs skill that can be learned by the {{Hero 8}} by investing 11 skill points and [[Angelo]] by investing 68 skill points. The characters must be unarmed to use the skill 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}}===
			{{Descriptions
			\|DQ9=Greatly reduces the damage inflicted by physical attacks.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
			}}
	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.		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.

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	==={{DQMJ}}===		==={{DQMJ}}===
	Defending Champion can be learned from:		{{Descriptions
			\|DQMJ=A defensive ability that greatly reduces damage taken.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
			}}
			Defending Champion costs 3 MP to use, reducing all damage taken by 90% for a single turn. It can be learned from:
	*[[Barricade]] (14 points)		*[[Barricade]] (14 points)
	*[[Defender]] (42 points)		*[[Defender]] (42 points)
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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.

			==={{DQM3}}===
			Known as '''Intense Defence''' in this game, it costs 3 MP to use and reduces all types of damage by 90%. It can only be used once per number of enemies in a battle, and instantly activates at the beginning of a turn. It is learned through the [[Altruist]], [[Barricade]], [[Defender]], [[Empath]], [[Hive Mind]], [[Hulk]], [[Mortamor (Talent)\|Mortamor]], [[Martyr]], [[Musclehead]], [[Paragon (Talent)\|Paragon]], and [[Protector]] talents.

	==={{DQMSL}}===		==={{DQMSL}}===
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	*[[Brace Position]]		*[[Brace Position]]
	*[[Defend]]		*[[Defend]]
	*[[Intense Defence]]
	*[[Pincushion]]

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince skills]]
	[[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]]

dragon>Follower of Light at 05:03, 25 December 2024

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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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	{{DQSkills}}		{{DQSkills}}

	[[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}}.

dragon>SH41 at 15:37, 5 May 2024

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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.

dragon>Aphelion at 05:04, 3 February 2024

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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}}===

dragon>Antiyonder at 13:46, 3 January 2024

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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==

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	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 [[Sony PlayStation\|PSX]] version and rank 4 of the same in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake. It features the same capabilities as in ''VI''.

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

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===

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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 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 monsters encountered.

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

	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{DQ7}}===