Editing Defender (ability)

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{{nihongo|'''Defender'''|ディフェンダー|Difendā}} is an [[ability]] introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. It increases the user's [[Defense]] when their [[HP]] is critical.

==Mechanics==
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Defender is a {{c|support ability|kh2}} that costs 3 {{AP}} to equip.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', Defender is an {{c|equipment ability|358}}.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', Defender is a {{c|stats ability|bbs}} that can be equipped one time.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Defender is a {{c|stats ability|bbs}} that can be equipped one time.

==Learning Defender==
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
*Double-Keyblade [[Roxas]] has Defender as a default ability.
*[[Sora]] learns Defender at level 31 with the [[Dream Shield]], 39 with the [[Dream Rod]], and 59 with the [[Dream Sword]].
*[[Goofy]] learns Defender after defeating [[Beast]].
*[[Beast]] has Defender as a default ability.
*[[Jack Sparrow]] has Defender as a default ability.
*[[Simba]] has Defender as a default ability.
*[[Riku]] has Defender as a default ability.
*The [[Kingdom Key]] has Defender as its weapon ability.
*The [[Nobody Lance]] has Defender as its weapon ability.
*The [[Ogre Shield]] has Defender as its weapon ability.

===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
*Double-Keyblade Roxas has Defender as a default ability.
*Sora learns Defender at level 31 with the Dream Shield, 39 with the Dream Rod, and 59 with the Dream Sword.
*Goofy learns Defender after defeating Beast.
*Beast has Defender as a default ability.
*Jack Sparrow has Defender as a default ability.
*Simba has Defender as a default ability.
*Riku has Defender as a default ability.
*The [[Spell's Relic+]] has Defender as its weapon ability.
*The Ogre Shield has Defender as its weapon ability.

===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
====Weapons with Defender====
{{Days Weapon Ability
|XemValor+=1
|XemFearless+=1
|XemPrestige=1
|XigLoaded+=1
|XigChrono=1
|XigPhantom=1
|XigRage+=1
|XigChampion=1
|XigUltimate+=1
|XalLoaded+=1
|XalChrono=1
|XalPhantom=1
|XalPhantom+=1
|XalPhantom++=1
|XalLift=2
|XalLift+=2
|XalNimble=1
|XigChampion=1
|XigChampion+=1
|VexChrono=2
|VexPhantom=2
|VexPhantom+=2
|VexValor=1
|VexValor+=1
|VexFearless=1
|VexFearless+=1
|VexPrestige=1
|VexPrestige+=1
|LexDuel=1
|LexLoaded+=1
|LexChrono=1
|LexPhantom++=1
|ZexNimble=1
|ZexValor=1
|ZexValor+=1
|ZexFearless=1
|ZexFearless+=1
|ZexPrestige=1
|ZexPrestige+=1
|SaiValor=1
|SaiFearless=1
|SaiFearless+=1
|SaiPrestige=1
|SaiPrestige+=1
|AxeLift=2
|AxeLift+=2
|AxeNimble=2
|AxeNimble+=2
|AxeValor=1
|AxeFearless=1
|AxeFearless+=1
|AxePrestige=1
|AxePrestige+=1
|AxeZero=1
|DemLift=1
|DemNimble+=1
|DemWild=1
|DemWild+=1
|DemOminous=1
|DemOminous+=1
|LuxPhantom=1
|LuxPhantom+=1
|LuxValor+=1
|LuxFearless+=1
|LuxPrestige=1
|MarLift+=1
|MarNimble=1
|LarOminous=1
|LarOminous+=1
|RoxWild=2
|RoxWild+=2
|RoxOminous=2
|RoxOminous+=2
|RoxValor=1
|RoxFearless=1
|RoxFearless+=1
|RoxPrestige=1
|RoxPrestige+=1
|RoxCrisis=1
|RoxZero=1
|XioWild=2
|XioWild+=2
|XioOminous=2
|XioOminous+=2
|XioValor=1
|XioFearless=1
|XioFearless+=1
|XioPrestige=1
|XioPrestige+=1
|XioCrisis=1
|XioZero=1
|SorSkill+=1
|SorTechnical=1
|SorTechnical+=1
|SorDuel=1
|SorDuel+=1
|SorDuel++=1
|SorLoaded+=1
|SorChrono=1
|SorChrono+=1
|SorPhantom=1
|SorPhantom+=1
|SorPhantom++=1
|SorLift=1
|SorLift+=1
|SorNimble=1
|SorNimble+=1
|SorWild=1
|SorWild+=1
|SorOminous=1
|SorOminous+=1
|SorValor=1
|SorValor+=1
|SorFearless=1
|SorFearless+=1
|SorPrestige=1
|SorPrestige+=1
|SorCrisis=1
|SorCrisis+=1
|SorOmega=1
|SorOmega+=1
|SorHazard=1
|SorHazard+=1
|SorRage=1
|SorRage+=1
|SorChampion=1
|SorChampion+=1
|SorUltimate=1
|SorUltimate+=1
|SorCasual=1
|SorMystery=1
|MicSkill+=1
|MicTechnical=1
|MicTechnical+=1
|MicDuel=1
|MicDuel+=1
|MicDuel++=1
|MicLoaded+=1
|MicChrono=1
|MicChrono+=1
|MicPhantom=1
|MicPhantom+=1
|MicPhantom++=1
|MicLift=1
|MicLift+=1
|MicNimble=1
|MicNimble+=1
|MicWild=1
|MicWild+=1
|MicOminous=1
|MicOminous+=1
|MicValor=1
|MicValor+=1
|MicFearless=1
|MicFearless+=1
|MicPrestige=1
|MicPrestige+=1
|MicCrisis=1
|MicCrisis+=1
|MicOmega=1
|MicOmega+=1
|MicHazard=1
|MicHazard+=1
|MicRage=1
|MicRage+=1
|MicChampion=1
|MicChampion+=1
|MicUltimate=1
|MicUltimate+=1
|MicZero=1
|MicCasual=1
|MicMystery=1
|RikPandora=1
|RikPandora+=1
|GooTechnical=2
|GooTechnical+=2
|GooDuel=2
|GooDuel+=2
|GooDuel++=2
|GooChrono=2
|GooChrono+=2
|GooPhantom=2
|GooPhantom+=2
|GooPhantom++=2
|GooLift=2
|GooLift+=2
|GooNimble=2
|GooNimble+=2
|GooWild=2
|GooWild+=2
|GooOminous=2
|GooOminous+=2
|GooFearless=2
|GooFearless+=2
|GooPrestige=2
|GooPrestige+=2
|GooCrisis=2
|GooCrisis+=2
|GooOmega=2
|GooOmega+=2
|GooHazard=2
|GooHazard+=2
|GooRage=2
|GooRage+=2
|GooChampion=2
|GooChampion+=2
|GooUltimate=2
|GooUltimate+=2
|GooMystery=2
}}

====[[Ring]]s with Defender====
*[[Protect Ring]]

===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*Defender can be attached to a {{meldtypeA|J}} or {{meldtypeA|N}} Command recipe through [[Command Meld]]ing, either randomly or by applying a [[Soothing Crystal]].

===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the Lord Kyroo [[Ability Link]]<!--for how much?-->.{{fact}}
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the Ursa Circus Ability Link<!--for how much?-->.{{fact}}
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the Kab Kannon Ability Link<!--for how much?-->.{{fact}}
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the Cera Terror Ability Link<!--for how much?-->.{{fact}}
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the Escarglow Ability Link<!--for how much?-->.{{fact}}
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the Drak Quack Ability Link<!--for how much?-->.{{fact}}
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the Staggerceps Ability Link<!--for how much?-->.{{fact}}
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the Me Me Bunny Ability Link<!--for how much?-->.{{fact}}

==See also==
*[[Striker]]

[[fr:Défenseur (Compétence)]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts II abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance abilities]]