Defense (Skill)

General#

The Defense skill levels up as you take damage, so every fight makes the next one safer. It shines in the mines and boss arenas, where damage comes fast.

Abilities#

Abilities grow one level every 5 skill levels after unlocking.

Ability Unlocks At Effect Rate
Shielding Level 2 Reduced damage while sneaking 2% base, +3% per ability level
Defender Level 4 Bonus Defense XP +10% per ability level
Mob Master Level 6 Reduced damage from mobs 2% base, +3% per ability level
Immunity Level 8 Chance to fully negate a hit 0.5% base, +0.4% per ability level
No Debuff Level 10 Chance to shrug off negative effects 5% base, +5% per ability level

Mana Ability: Absorption#

Unlocked at Defense 10. While active, incoming damage is absorbed and converted into mana instead of hurting you. Strength grows every 10 skill levels, up to ability level 10.