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'''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. | '''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. | ||
Revision as of 02:47, 15 February 2022
| Defend | |
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| Japanese | ぼうぎょ |
| Rōmaji | Bōgyo |
| Type | Basic command |
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
Dragon Quest Tact
Known as Defence in this game, it appears as a skill that can be learned by Gum shield at Level 16 and costs 16 MP to use. It reduces damage taken by the user by 50% for one turn.
| Defence (ぼうぎょ Bōgyo) |  |
Ability information
| Defence | |||
| Role * | Type * | Element | MP cost |
| Support | Martial |  |
16 |
| Range | Additional effects | ||
 Self |
 Damage Down |
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| Description | |||
| Reduces damage by 50% for the user for 1 turn | |||
| Naturally learnt by | |||
| Gum shield | |||