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|japanese = だいぼうぎょ<br>大ぼうぎょ

|romaji = {{tt|Dai bōgyo|Big/great defence}}

|old = StrongD<br>Big Defence

|old = StrongD<br>Big Defence<br>Intense Defence

|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==

==={{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}}===

~~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}}===

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}}===

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}}===

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}}===

{{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.

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==={{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)

*[[Defender]] (42 points)

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==={{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.

==={{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}}===

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*[[Brace Position]]

*[[Defend]]

*[[Intense Defence]]

*[[Pincushion]]

==References==

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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 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 2 skills]]

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 |japanese = だいぼうぎょ<br>大ぼうぎょ
 |romaji = {{tt|Dai bōgyo|Big/great defence}}
-|old = StrongD<br>Big Defence
+|old = StrongD<br>Big Defence<br>Intense Defence
 |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==
 ==={{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}}===
-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}}===
-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}}===
-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}}===
-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}}===
+{{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.
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 ==={{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)
 *[[Defender]] (42 points)
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 ==={{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.
+==={{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}}===
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 *[[Brace Position]]
 *[[Defend]]
-*[[Intense Defence]]
-*[[Pincushion]]
 ==References==
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 [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 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 2 skills]]