Defense (attribute)

This article is about the gameplay mechanic. For the warrior trait line, see Defense.

Defense (also called defense rating) is a value listed on armor and shields. Defense adds together with Toughness to give the Armor attribute, which reduces incoming strike damage.

Defense increases with armor level and quality.

See also

• Armor#Defense rating — A table of defense values for different rarity gear types
• Shield#Weapon strength — A table of defense values for different rarity shields

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Attributes

Primary	Power	Precision    Critical Chance
	Toughness    Armor	Vitality    Health
Secondary	Concentration    Boon Duration	Condition Damage	Expertise    Condition Duration
	Ferocity    Critical Damage	Healing Power
Profession	Guardian	Warrior
	Engineer	Ranger	Thief
	Elementalist	Mesmer	Necromancer
Special	Agony Resistance	Gold Find	Fishing Power
	Karma Gain	Magic Find	XP Gain