Defender (ability)

Defender (ディフェンダー) 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 that costs 3  to equip. It increases the user's Defense by 3.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Defender is an.

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Defender is a that can be equipped one time.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Defender is a that can be equipped one time.

In Kingdom Hearts III, Defender is a that costs 3  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.

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.

Rings with Defender

 * Protect Ring

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

 * Defender can be attached to a or  Command recipe through Command Melding, 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.