Defiance
What it does Adds Defense, so monsters' blows and arrows miss you more.
These are base learned-level effects, not final character-sheet damage. Account for equipment bonuses, synergies, modifiers and enemy resistances.
Effects by level
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Evolution requirements
Synergies and practical checks
- It gives +100% Defense at level 1 and +260% at level 5, Diablo II’s, which makes monsters’ blows and arrows miss more (see Stats ).
- Each level also raises Holy Shield’s Defense.
Skill modifiers
- Last Stand — It is twice as strong below 40% life, and 15% weaker above.
- Bulwark — It is 40% as strong, plus 15% for each monster in reach.
- Rebuke — It is 25% weaker, but each melee blow on you knocks its attacker back.
View in a class guide: Paladin
Observed version history
| Patch | Observed at | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 20261101.1 | 2026-11-02T07:17:50.548Z | Verified |
| 20261030.2 | 2026-11-01T03:04:00+09:00 | Verified |