Editing Defender

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{{Character
 |name=Defender
 |katakana=ディフェンダー
 |romaji=Difendā
 |fr=Défenseur
 |de=Defendor (Herzloser)
 |es=Defensor
 |image=[[File:Defender KH.png|300px]]
 |tab2=KHCOM
 |image2=[[File:Defender KHCOM.png|Field sprite in ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''.]]
 |tab3=KHX
 |image3=[[File:Defender KHX.png|300px]]
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 |game3=Kingdom Hearts coded
 |game4=Kingdom Hearts χ
 |game5=Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
 |game6=Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
 |type=Emblem Heartless
 |spec=Heartless
 |s1=Eliminator
 |s2=Armed Warrior
 |s3=Pleasure Dog
 |s4=Upright Defender
 |s5=Reversed Defender
 |journalKH=Heartless that mostly appear in Hollow Bastion. They carry an eerie shield with a face that casts Fire and Blizzard and bites nearby enemies.
 |journalSS=A Heartless that primarily resides in Hollow Bastion.<br>Its shield stops head-on physical and magical attacks, and can launch fireballs.<br>The Defender is also a skilled card user, and will break the cards of unprepared opponents.
 |journalCOD=Heartless that tote eerie shields which bite at you, cast Fire and Blizzard—and, of course, repel your attacks. Thankfully, Defenders are slow and easy to get the jump on.
 |journalUX= This Heartless lives by the words "the best offense is a good defense." Utilize your special attacks to overcome its mighty guard, then claim victory!
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 |KHHP2=300
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 |KHATK1=31
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 |KHATK2=35
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 |KHJPMP2=48
 |KHMP2=49
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 |KHgrav=x0.9<ref>x0.75 after rescue.</ref>
 |KHJPstop=x1.0
 |KHstop=x1.0<ref>x0.6 after rescue.</ref>
 |KHko=x1.0
 |KHother=x1.0
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 |FMreward=(2) MP prize x20<br>(1) Munny x10, (5) Munny x2, (20) Munny x2<br>Elixir (1%), Bright Crystal (2%), Defender (0.2%)
 |KHworld=Hollow Bastion, Traverse Town, Wonderland, End of the World
 |JPtab=*
 |FMtab=*
 |KHcup1=Hades Cup
 |KHseed11=42
 |KHteam11=Dark Garrison
 |KHnum11=1
 |KHseed12=13
 |KHteam12=Heavy Warriors
 |KHnum12=1
 |KHseed13=12
 |KHteam13=Interceptors
 |KHnum13=3
 |KHseed14=3
 |KHteam14=Shadow Troopers
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 |COM8=s
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 |COM9=s
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 |COM10=s
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 |ReCOM8=s
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 |ReCOM9=s
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 |ReCOMAP13=19
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 |COMphys=x1.0<ref name="front">x0 when attacking the front.</ref>
 |COMfire=x1.0<ref name="front"/>
 |COMbliz=x1.0<ref name="front"/>
 |ReCOMphys=x1.0
 |ReCOMfire=x1.0
 |ReCOMbliz=x1.0
 |COMthun=x1.0
 |COMneut=x1.0
 |COMgrav=◯
 |COMstun=◯
 |COMstop=◯
 |COMwarp=◯
 |COMbind=◯
 |COMconf=◯
 |COMterr=◯
 |ReCOMmagn=X
 |ReCOMfree=◯
 |ability=Protect
 |desc=Decrease physical damage inflicted by enemies. Magical attacks inflict normal damage.
 |duration=1 reload
 |CP=25
 |COMMP=10
 |ReCOMMP=20
 |COMrate=4%
 |duel=5
 |time=6
 |COMworld=Hollow Bastion, Castle Oblivion
 |COMriku=Hollow Bastion
 |CODHP=1.00
 |CODSSHP=1.38
 |CODDEF=0.38
 |CODEXP=4.00
 |CODloc1=Hollow Bastion
 |CODLVL1=41
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 |CODenc2=Questploration
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 |CODLVL3=63
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 |CODSSrow1=2
 |CODSSflr1=1
 |CODSSLVL1=69
 |CODSScol1=bug
 |CODSSflr1b=3
 |CODSSLVL1b=71
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 |CODSSloc2=Hollow Bastion II
 |CODSSsec2=A
 |CODSSLVL2=10
 |CODSScol2=bug
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 |CODSSsec3=B
 |CODSSLVL3=21
 |CODSScol3=bug
 |CODlabHP=2.5
 |CODlabDEF=0.38
 |CODlabEXP=1.69
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 |CODlabLVL1=27
 |CODlabloc2=Layers 16-17
 |CODlabLVL2=35
 |CODlabloc3=Layers 19-20
 |CODlabLVL3=35
 |CODlabloc4=Layer 21
 |CODlabLVL4=37
 |CODlabloc5=Layers 23-24
 |CODlabLVL5=37
 |CODlabloc6=Layer 28
 |CODlabLVL6=40
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 |CODbliz=x0.80
 |CODthun=x1.00
 |CODaero=x1.00
 |CODigni=X
 |CODfree=X
 |CODjolt=O
 |CODtoss=X
 |CODslow=O
 |CODstop=O
 |CODconf=O
 |CODstun=O
 |CODmagn=X
 |CODreward=HP prize x8-12, Munny x90
 |CODreward1=Fire Raid (1.00%)
 |CODreward2=Blizzard Raid (1.00%)
 |CODreward3=Thunder Raid (1.00%)
 |CODreward4=Aerora (0.50%)
 |CODworld=Hollow Bastion, Castle Oblivion
 |CODSSworld=Agrabah, Hollow Bastion II
 |DRw1=Agrabah|DRw1r=2
 |DRwrank1=★★★|DRwlv1=37<ref name="LVL">50 prior to August 12, 2020.</ref>|DRwbp1=290<ref name="BP">528 prior to August 12, 2020.</ref>
 |DRwrank2=★★★★|DRwlv2=49|DRwbp2=512
 |DRe1=Winning Streak
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 |DRtper1=1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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 |DRtlv2=49|DRtbp2=512
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 |DRtper3=1, 3, 5
 |DRtlv3=49|DRtbp3=512
 |DRtlv4=50|DRtbp4=528
 |DRt5=91-94
 |DRtper5=2, 4
 |DRtlv5=49|DRtbp5=512
 |DRwind=Resist
 |DRlightning=Weak
 |DRattack=Physical
 |DRpass1=HP +1
 |DRpass2=Defense +1
 |DRpass3=Strength +1
 |DRpass4=Strength +1
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 |MOMground1=Multi-Attack
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The '''Defender''' is an [[Emblem Heartless]] introduced in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''.

Defenders are made up of two parts: the Defender itself wields a shield with a mind of its own. Though Defenders do not do much themselves, their shields use [[Fire]] and [[Blizzard]] [[magic]], [[block]] attacks, and bite approaching targets.

==Design==
The Defenders themselves are rather simple in design, resembling a knight clad in purple and blue armor with white trim and yellow buttons; they also have the tell-tale [[Heartless]] zig-zag jawline, with a purple head and a silver jaw. The arms and torso are also proportioned much larger than the head and legs, the arm not holding the Defender's main weapon actually rests ape-like on the ground. They bear the Heartless emblem on their chests.

In battle, the portion of a Defender that tends to be seen most is its massive and fearsome shield, also called the {{c|Defender|shield}}. The barrier portion of the shield is a simple blue and light blue pattern with gold trim, but far more prominent is the very large and very dangerous blue-black dog head, complete with sharp fangs and spiked collar. The dog also has three glowing yellow eyes arranged in a triangle formation, a feature they oddly share with the far more delicate-looking but equally dangerous [[Angel Star]]s.

The Defender's name is a reference to the {{ff|Defender (Tactics Advance)|Defender}} job class from the ''Final Fantasy'' series.

==Strategy==
If timed correctly, Sora can earn [[Tech Points]] for blocking attacks in ''Kingdom Hearts''.<ref>Before Kairi's rescue, 13 Tech Points can be earned for blocking the shield thrust attack in ''Kingdom Hearts''</ref><ref>Before Kairi's rescue, 48 Tech Points can be earned for blocking the fireball attack in ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''. An additional 13 Tech Points can be earned if the fireball attack is deflected back at the Defender.</ref><ref>After Kairi's rescue, 12 and 180 Tech Points can be earned for blocking the fireball attack in both ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', respectively. An additional 25 and 19 Tech Points can be earned for deflecting the attack back at the Defender in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', respectively.</ref> A Defender has a 0.2% chance, or a 1 in 500 chance, to leave behind its shield, so it is recommended to equip as many [[Lucky Strike]] [[abilities]] as possible to obtain the shield.
{{atk-o|kh1}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Shield Bite Attack'''|シールドかみつき攻撃|<br>Shīrudo Kamitsuki Kōgeki}}|None|x0|8|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 100)|Bites with the shield's mouth.|Generally uses this technique upon appearing.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Shield Downswing Attack'''|シールド振り下ろし攻撃|<br>Shīrudo Furioroshi Kōgeki}}|None|x0|6|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 100)|Swings its shield up.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Spin Attack'''|回転攻撃|<br>Kaiten Kōgeki}}|None|x0|8|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 100)|Swings its shield while spinning around.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Fira'''|ファイラ|<br>Faira}}|Fire|x0.05{{KH}}<br>x0.2{{FM}}|6|Returnable<br>(Recoil: 0)|Shoots a fireball out of the shield's mouth.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Blizzara'''|ブリザラ|<br>Burizara}}|Blizzard|—|6|Preventable|Releases cold air from the shield's mouth.}}
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===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
;Deck
{{CoMDeck
|card1=Defender
|card2=Defender
|v11=◯
|v15=◯
|v19=◯
|v21=◯
|v22=◯
|v24=◯
|v28=◯
|enemy=*
}}
;Attacks
{{Atk-o|com}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Shield Bite Attack'''|シールドかみつき攻撃|<br>Shīrudo Kamitsuki Kōgeki}}|Physical|—|x0.6{{KHCoM}}<br>x0.8{{ReCoM}}|{{sleight|Defender|com=*}}{{sleight|Defender}}|Thrusts out its shield and bites with the face on it. Can hit multiple times.}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Fira'''|ファイラ|<br>Faira}}|Fire|—|x1.2|{{sleight|Defender|com=*}}{{sleight|Defender}}|Spins its shield and holds it in front, then shoots a fireball from the shield's mouth in a straight line.}}
{{Atk-c|com}}

===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
{{atk-o|rec}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Shield Bite'''|シールドかみつき|<br>Shīrudo Kamitsuki}}|{{AT|att}} —|—|1.50 [1.63]|◯|Thrusts with its shield and bites.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Fira'''|ファイラ|<br>Faira}}|{{AT|mag}} Fire|Ignite (medium)|1.13 [1.16]|△|Shoots a fireball straight ahead from its shield.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Blizzara'''|ブリザラ|<br>Burizara}}|{{AT|mag}} Blizzard|Freeze (medium)|1.13 [1.16]|△|Fires a slow-moving homing ice bullet from its shield.}}
{{atk-c|rec}}

;Olympus Coliseum
{{atk-o|lab}}
{{atk-lab|{{nihongo|'''Shield Bite'''|シールドかみつき|<br>Shīrudo Kamitsuki}}|Near (Single)|—|1.5|90%|28%|Late|Thrusts with its shield and bites.}}
{{atk-lab|{{nihongo|'''Fira'''|ファイラ|<br>Faira}}|Far (Single)|Fire|1.13|90%|0%|Early|Shoots a fireball straight ahead from its shield.}}
{{atk-lab|{{nihongo|'''Blizzara'''|ブリザラ|<br>Burizara}}|Far (Single)|Blizzard|1.13|90%|0%|Late|Fires an ice crystal from its shield that pauses in the air.}}
{{atk-c|lab}}

==Notes and references==
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