Defense | Monster Hunter Rise Wiki

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.