Defensive Stance
| Defensive Stance | |
|---|---|
| Japanese | まもりのかまえ |
| Rōmaji | Mamori no kamae |
| Type | Skill |
Defensive Stance is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series. When used, it greatly increases the user's Defence for a short time.
Appearances
Dragon Quest Tact
Defensive Stance is known naturally by Hacksaurus and Sir Roseguardin at level 1 and costs 15 MP to use. It raises the user's DEF stat by 2 stages for 3 turns. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
| Defensive Stance (まもりのかまえ Mamori no kamae) |  |
Ability information
| Defensive Stance | |||
| Role * | Type * | Element | MP cost |
| Support | Martial |  |
15 |
| Range | Additional effects | ||
 Self |
 DEF Up |
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| Description | |||
| Greatly raises the user's DEF for 3 turns | |||
| Naturally learnt by | |||
| Hacksaurus, Sir Roseguardin | |||
Dragon Quest Treasures
Known as Brace Position, it is learned by Ham shamwitchs, Hoodlums, Muddy hands, and She-slimes, increasing their defence by 50% for a limited time and costs 2 MP to use.
Etymology
- The term brace position refers to the stance taken by passengers on a transportation vehicle to prepare for an incoming crash or collision.