Defense Boost (ability)

Defense Boost (ガードアップ) is an ability introduced in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. It increases the user's defense. It can be multi-installed to increase its effects.

Mechanics
In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Defense Boost is an accessory ability that increases the user's Defense when their HP is reduced to 25%.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Defense Boost is a that can be equipped up to three times. It raises the user's defense by 1 for each Attack Boost equipped.

In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Defense Boost P is a special attack that targets a single enemy. It costs 2 special attack gauges to perform. Defense Boost S (Sプロテクトアップ) is a special attack that targets a single enemy. It costs 2 special attack gauges to perform. It raises 's Speed-based defense by 1 tier for 1 turn.

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

 * The Safeguard Armlet has Defense Boost as its ability.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Kab Kannon Ability Link for 100, 200, and 300 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the KO Kabuto Ability Link for 100, 200, and 200 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Skelterwild Ability Link for 100, 200, and 300 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Drill Sye Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Escarglow Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Me Me Bunny Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Meowjesty Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Ryu Dragon Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Yoggy Ram Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Zolephant Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Cera Terror Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Chef Kyroo Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Drak Quack Ability Link for 50 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Electricorn Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Fishboné Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Hebby Repp Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Kooma Panda Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Lord Kyroo Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Meow Wow Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Pegaslick Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Pricklemane Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the R & R Seal Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Staggerceps Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Tama Sheep Ability Link for 100 Link Points.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ

 * Defense Boost P +3 is the special attack for medal.
 * Defense Boost S +5 is the special attack for medal.