Defense
Primary defensive stat that provides percentage-based damage reduction against incoming attacks. Defense effectiveness can be reduced by Penetration. The following formula provides a good estimate for Defense's impact:
Defense Reduction = 1 - 1000/(1000 + Defense)
Examples (without penetration effect):
- 1,000 Defense: 50% damage reduction
- 4,000 Defense: 80% damage reduction
- 9,000 Defense: 90% damage reduction
- 19,000 Defense: 95% damage reduction (cap reached)
Typical Values
Please Note: These values can be increased further with various temporary buffs
- Early Game: 0-2,000
- Mid Game: 2,000-6,500
- End Game: 6,500+
Penetration Interaction
Defense effectiveness is reduced by enemy Penetration.
Sources
- Primary Source: Armor, Vehicles, Accessories and their various upgrades (Divine, Extreme, Chaos)
- Secondary Sources: Passive Skills, various progression systems, Force Shielder class bonuses
- Temporary Boosts: GM Buffs, other temporary buffs (Platinum Buff, etc.)
PvE and PvP Variants
Defense has PvE, PvP variants that provide additional protection in specific content:
- PvE Defense: Bonus defense against monsters and NPCs
- PvP Defense: Bonus defense against other players
How it works:
- PvE Content: Your total defense = Base Defense + PvE Defense
- PvP Content: Your total defense = Base Defense + PvP Defense
These variants stack additively with your base Defense, giving you higher damage reduction in their respective content types.
Notes and Tips
- Diminishing Returns: Each additional Defense point provides less benefit than the previous
- 95% Cap: Defense reduction cannot exceed 95%, regardless of Defense value
- Penetration Vulnerability: High penetration can significantly reduce Defense effectiveness
- Balance Priority: Consider penetration resistance stats alongside raw Defense
Related Stats
- Defense Rate - Increases block chance
- DMG Reduction - Flat damage reduction applied after percentage reduction
- Penetration - Reduces enemy defense effectiveness
- Ignore Penetration - Reduces enemy penetration effectiveness
- Cancel Ignore Penetration - Counters enemy ignore penetration