Defense

Defense is the primary defensive stat that reduces incoming attack damage by a percentage. Its damage reduction scales with target level and is directly counteracted by enemy Penetration. Defense reduction is capped at a maximum of 95%. No matter how much Penetration your opponent has, a small minimum Defense reduction will always remain based on target level.

How It Works

The same Defense value is stronger against lower-level targets and weaker against higher-level targets.

Base Reduction Examples (Without Penetration)

• Level 1 Target, 1,000 Defense: about 62.4% reduction
• Level 200 Target, 1,000 Defense: about 50.0% reduction
• Level 200 Target, 5,000 Defense: about 83.3% reduction
• Very high Defense: capped at 95%

Level-Based Minimum

No matter how high an attacker's Penetration is, a target always retains a small minimum Defense reduction based on its level.

• Level 200 Target Minimum: 0.3% Defense reduction remains even if enemy Penetration equals or exceeds Defense.
• Impact: High Penetration strips normal Defense reduction, but cannot reduce damage reduction below this level-based floor.

Penetration Interaction

Defense effectiveness is reduced by enemy Penetration. When Penetration reaches the target's Defense, Defense no longer provides its normal reduction, but the level-based minimum reduction still remains.

For practical comparisons across different Defense and Penetration values, see the Penetration Effectiveness Table.

Sources

• Base Stats: each class has base Defense, and attributes can add more through class stat scaling
• Equipment: armor, accessories, arcanas, belts, carnelians, charms, epaulets, vehicles, and upgrade paths can provide Defense
• Progression Systems: Karma Rune, Collection, Achievements, Artifacts, Force Wing, Stellar Link, Myth Level, and Pets can provide Defense
• Class and Battle Systems: Battle Modes, Battle Aura, general passive skills, and class passive skills can add Defense
• Temporary Buffs: GM buffs, potions, and other temporary defensive effects can add Defense

Notes and Tips

• Level Matters: The same Defense value is stronger on lower-level targets and weaker on higher-level targets
• 95% Cap: Defense reduction cannot exceed 95%, regardless of Defense value
• Minimum Floor: A small level-based minimum reduction remains even when Penetration fully cancels normal Defense reduction
• Penetration Vulnerability: High Penetration significantly reduces Defense effectiveness
• Balance Priority: Consider Ignore Penetration alongside raw Defense

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