Defense Boost (ability)

Defense Boost (ガードアップ), also called DEF Boost, is an ability introduced in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. It increases the user's defense.

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

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
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.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ
In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Defense Boost I (ガードアップＳ) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 1/2. It can activate when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 10, and a maximum trigger rate of 34%.

Defense Boost II (ガードアップＭ) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 2/3. It can activate when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 15, and a maximum trigger rate of 37%.

Defense Boost III (ガードアップＬ) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 4/5. It can activate when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 39%.

Defense Boost IV (ガードアップＸＬ) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 7/8. It can activate when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 39%.

Defense Boost V (ガードアップＸＬⅡ) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 9/10. It can activate when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 39%.

Defense Boost I Max (ガードアップＳ１００％) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 1/2. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 15, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost II Max (ガードアップＭ１００％) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 2/3. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost III Max (ガードアップＬ１００％) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 4/5. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost IV Max (ガードアップＸＬ１００％) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 7/8. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost V Max (ガードアップＸＬⅡ１００％) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 9/10. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost VI Max (ガードアップＸＬⅢ１００％) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 11/12. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost VII Max (ガードアップＸＬⅣ１００％) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 13/14. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

DEF Boost VIII Max (ガードアップＸＬⅤ１００％) is a Skill that reduces damage received by 16/17. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

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 I can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost I skill.
 * Medals drawn from the Shop have a small chance of having the Defense Boost I skill.
 * Defense Boost II can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost II skill.
 * Medals drawn from the Shop have a small chance of having the Defense Boost II skill.
 * Defense Boost III can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost III skill.
 * Defense Boost IV can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost IV skill.
 * Defense Boost V can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost V skill.
 * Defense Boost VI can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost VI skill.
 * Defense Boost I Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost I Max skill.
 * During several deals between 06/01/18 and 05/31/19, guaranteed Medals have one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost I Max.
 * Defense Boost II Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost II Max skill.
 * During several deals between 06/01/18 and 05/31/19, guaranteed Medals have one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost II Max.
 * Defense Boost III Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost III Max skill.
 * During several deals between 06/01/18 and 05/31/19, guaranteed Medals have one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost III Max.
 * Defense Boost IV Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost IV Max skill.
 * Defense Boost V Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost V Max skill.
 * During the 10/26/20 - 11/02/20 "Halloween Deal", a guaranteed, , or drawn has one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost V Max.
 * Defense Boost VI Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost VI Max skill.
 * During the 10/26/20 - 11/02/20 "Halloween Deal", a guaranteed, , or drawn has one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost VI Max.
 * Defense Boost VII Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the Defense Boost VII Max skill.
 * During the 10/26/20 - 11/02/20 "Halloween Deal", a guaranteed, , or drawn has one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost VII Max.
 * DEF Boost VIII Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a medal with the DEF Boost VIII Max skill.