Dampen Shock

Description

Dampen Shock is a Technique that passively increases Defense and Magic Defense.

Summary

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Additional Defense	28	37	49	64	84	110	143	186	242	315
Additional Magic Defense	13	17	23	30	39	51	67	88	115	150

Obtaining the Technique

• Unlocked during the G22 quest "The Lengthening Shadow".

Requirements for Activation

• Shield of Trust Rank 1 or above.
• Base Defense of 150 or higher.
• Base Magic Defense of 90 or higher.

Activation Tips

• Base Defense appears is the white-colored Stat shown in the Character Window.
  • The Defense skill adds to Base Defense, including Dan Ranks.
  • Strength affects Base Defense, even if the Strength comes from a modifier such as Enchants.
  • Will affects Base Magic Defense, even if the Will comes from a modifier such as Enchants.
  • See Skills that boost Strength, skills that boost Will, and their boosts from aging and leveling.
  • Equipment that boosts Defense or Magic Defense adds to their Base Stat.
• Light Armor Mastery and Heavy Armor Mastery contribute to Modified Stats.
• Totems uniquely boost Base Defense and Magic Defense.
• The Drosera and the Ancient Horned Ring Accessories can both add 6 Base Defense.
• Elf Characters can find the requirements daunting due to their racial disadvantages; using high-quality Light Armor is likely required early on.
  • The best early option is the Memorial Flower Set obtained from Blaanid during the Memory Book Sidequest.