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'''Defensive strength''' is a numerical value of a character's defenses. This number comprises of three main categories: parry defense, shield defense, and evade defense. A character's DS can also be enhanced by various [[spell]]s, some of which merely add a flat DS bonus, while others may indirectly add to DS via [[Dodge]] ranks, such as the [[Mass Blur (911)|Mass Blur]] spell in the [[Wizard Base]] [[spell circle]].
'''Defensive strength''' is a numerical value of a character's defenses. This number comprises of three main categories: parry defense, shield defense, and evade defense. A character's DS can also be enhanced by various [[spell]]s, some of which merely add a flat DS bonus, while others may indirectly add to DS via [[Dodge]] ranks, such as the [[Mass Blur (911)|Mass Blur]] spell in the [[Wizard Base]] [[spell circle]]. [[Enchant Item (925)|Enchanted]] [[shield]]s and [[armor]] provide a permanent bonus, as long as the item is being used.


== Formulas to Determine a Character's Defensive Strength ==
== Formulas to Determine a Character's Defensive Strength ==

Revision as of 10:45, 22 January 2009

Defensive strength is a numerical value of a character's defenses. This number comprises of three main categories: parry defense, shield defense, and evade defense. A character's DS can also be enhanced by various spells, some of which merely add a flat DS bonus, while others may indirectly add to DS via Dodge ranks, such as the Mass Blur spell in the Wizard Base spell circle. Enchanted shields and armor provide a permanent bonus, as long as the item is being used.

Formulas to Determine a Character's Defensive Strength

To calculate a character's Defensive Strength, one adds the values from the three categories, listed above.

  • Parry defense can be found in various topics, such as Two Weapon Combat where it lists the parry defense formulas for both primary hand and off-hand weapons.
  • Shield defense calculations can be found on the Shield Use page.
  • Evade defense is a function of the Dodge skill, and therefore the formula can be found there.

References