Legends of Taria

Defense

Defense Defense

Defense is a combat skill that reduces the damage you take from enemy attacks. A higher Defense level makes you harder to hit and lets you equip better armor.

How Defense Works

Your Defense level affects:

  • Evasion: Higher levels reduce the chance enemies will successfully hit you
  • Armor Requirements: Better armor requires higher Defense levels

Gaining Experience

You gain Defense XP when enemies deal damage to you. The more damage you take, the more Defense XP you earn. However, training other combat skills typically gives XP in their respective skills rather than Defense.

Defensive Equipment

Armor provides defensive bonuses that stack with your Defense level. Armor is typically crafted through Smithing.

Body Armor

ArmorDefense LevelNotes
Bronze BodyBronze Body1Basic protection
Iron BodyIron Body10Improved defense
Mithril BodyMithril Body20Good protection
Bone BodyBone Body30Bone armor alternative
Adamant BodyAdamant Body30Strong protection
Viridium BodyViridium Body40Excellent protection
Emberite BodyEmberite Body50Best body armor

Helmets

ArmorDefense LevelNotes
Bronze HelmBronze Helm1Basic head protection
Iron HelmIron Helm10Improved head defense
Mithril HelmMithril Helm20Good head protection
Bone HelmBone Helm30Bone helm alternative
Adamant HelmAdamant Helm30Strong head protection
Viridium HelmViridium Helm40Excellent head protection
Emberite HelmEmberite Helm50Best helm

Leg Armor

ArmorDefense LevelNotes
Bronze LegsBronze Legs1Basic leg protection
Iron LegsIron Legs10Improved leg defense
Mithril LegsMithril Legs20Good leg protection
Bone LegsBone Legs30Bone legs alternative
Adamant LegsAdamant Legs30Strong leg protection
Viridium LegsViridium Legs40Excellent leg protection
Emberite LegsEmberite Legs50Best leg armor

Training Tips

  1. Combine with combat training: Train Defense while fighting monsters
  2. Wear the best armor you can: Better armor means more survivability
  3. Fight appropriate enemies: Choose monsters that hit often but not too hard
  4. Bring food: Stock up on cooked fish for longer training sessions

Combat Level

Defense is one of the skills that contribute to your overall Combat Level, along with Melee and Health.

Related Pages

  • Health - Determines your maximum hit points
  • Melee - Your offensive combat skill
  • Smithing Smithing - Craft defensive armor
  • Food - Healing items for combat