Attribute dossier

Physical Defense

DefensePoints / fixedInherited

Reduces Physical damage taken by 〔current value〕%. (Effect is based on own level and can be inherited by allies and Minions)

Attribute profile

Game group: Defense
Value type: Points / fixed
Companion inheritance: Inherited

Official game description pattern

Reduces Physical damage taken by 〔current value〕%. (Effect is based on own level and can be inherited by allies and Minions)

Bracketed values are filled from the current hero level, attribute value, or granting effect. No universal number is assumed.

Verified calculation

Defense / (Defense + level threshold)

Defense

Hero levelDefense value

Actual calculations use unrounded ratios; the panel percentage is rounded upward.

Formulavalue ÷ (value + level threshold)Current substitution1,000 ÷ (1,000 + 3,940) = 20.24%

Actual defense reduction: 20.24%
Game panel display: 21%

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Level threshold samples

Level	Defense / critical / dodge threshold
1	300
60	3940
120	9610

Direct affix sources

These affixes explicitly target this attribute. Standard equipment rolls show their quality and eligible parts; contextual affixes are identified separately.

Physical Defense

Quality: Fine
Eligible parts: Weapon · Amulet · Ring · Helmet · Torso · Gloves · Boots

All Defense

Quality: Fine
Eligible parts: Weapon · Amulet · Ring · Helmet · Torso · Gloves · Boots

Physical DefenseContext-specific sourceNo standard equipment part

All DefenseContext-specific sourceNo standard equipment part

Runes using those affixes

ShaNefTralHelFal

Official builds naming this attribute

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