Editing Defender (ability)

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{{about|the ability||Defender (disambiguation)}}
{{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. It increases the user's Defense by 3.

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.

[[File:GA Defender KHIII.png|right]]
In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', Defender is a {{c|support ability|kh3}} that costs 3 {{AP}} to equip. It increases the user's Defense by 2 when at or below 25% HP. Stacking the ability increases the HP threshold at which the ability will activate, up to a maximum of 100%. Defender is also a [[Gummi Ability]] that costs 5 AP to equip. It reduces damage taken by the [[Gummi Ship]] by 75% when at or below 20% HP.

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

===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*Defender can be attached to a {{meldtypeA|O}} or {{meldtypeA|P}} 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 [[Cera Terror]] [[Ability Link]] for 150 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the [[Drak Quack]] Ability Link for 75 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the [[Escarglow]] Ability Link for 150 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the [[Kab Kannon]] Ability Link for 150 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the [[Lord Kyroo]] Ability Link for 150 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the [[Me Me Bunny]] Ability Link for 150 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the [[Staggerceps]] Ability Link for 150 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Defender from the [[Ursa Circus]] Ability Link for 150 Link Points.

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*[[Guardian Form]] has Defender as a form ability.
*Goofy has Defender as a default ability.
*[[Buzz]] has Defender as a default ability.
*Jack has Defender as a default ability.
*[[Baymax]] has Defender as a default ability.
*The [[Hero's Origin]] has Defender as its equipment ability.
*The [[Soldier's Earring]] has Defender as its equipment ability.
*The [[Fencer's Earring]] has Defender as its equipment ability.
*Defender is available as a Gummi Ability after reaching Gummi Level 44.

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

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[[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]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts III abilities]]