Defense in Monster Hunter Rise (MHR) is a stat that equals the total protection the Player or Monster has against Raw (Physical) Damage.
For a more complete rundown on combat with Monsters, see Weapon Mechanics and Elemental Resistances.
How Defense is Calculated
Incoming Raw Damage is subjected to a multiplier that depends on the Player's Defense value.
- Your damage resistance is equal to 80/(80+defense)
Improving Defense in Monster Hunter Rise
- Players can equip Armor that increases their Defense against Attack Damage.
- Players can equip Talismans that increase their defenses against Attack Damage.
- Players can seek out Skills that increase their Defense against Attack Damage.
- Certain Weapons provide protections against Attack Damage.
Armor, Weapons and Skills with Defense
- The Defense Boost Skill increases player's Defense stat.
- More info coming soon
- Talismans with Defense Bonuses are:
- More info coming soon
- The Armors with the best raw Defense are:
- More info coming soon
- The Weapon categories that provide good Defense are:
- Sword & Shield
- Lance
- Hunting Horn can provide boosts.
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