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Defensetaker


Icon of the Defensetaker skill inFates.


Def+2 on defeat of a foe you attacked (+10 max). Can't use with other Takers.

Type(s)
First game

Fates

Defensetaker (Japanese:守備の吸収Defense Drain) is askill which debuted inFire Emblem Fates. Taught by askill item, every time the unit defeats an enemy, they get a +2 bonus to theirDefense for the rest of the chapter. There is a limit the bonus can reach, and it does not overlap with another -⁠taker skill. InFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, it is calledAbsorb Defense, and only activates upon defeating an enemy commander.

Data

In the mainFire Emblem series

GameIconEffectActivationCapacityNotes
FatesGrants a stackingbuff of +2defense to the user after combat.If user initiates combat and defeats the target--Maximum bonus +10.
Does not overlap with another -⁠taker skill.

In other Fire Emblem series titles

GameIconEffectActivationCapacityNotes
Warriors: Three HopesIncreasesdefense for the rest of the battle.Upon defeating an enemy commander----

Availability

Fates

ItemsDefensetaker

Warriors: Three Hopes

Class MasteryDark Bishop (★★★):DedueGatekeeper

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GameText
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Fates
Def+2 on defeat of a foe you attacked
(+10 max). Can't use with other Takers.
自分から敵を倒すと、守備+2。(最大+10)
(章終了まで。他の「~の吸収」とは重複不可)
Warriors: Three Hopes
Grants a minor boost to Def each time an enemy commander is defeated. The boosts last throughout the battle.
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Etymology and other languages

Defensetaker

Names, etymology, and in other regions
LanguageNameDefinition, etymology, and notes
English

Defensetaker

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Japanese

守備の吸収

Defense Drain

Spanish

Ejecución tutelar

Tutelary Attachment

French

Vole-Défense

Steal-Defense

German

Verteidigungsfähigkeit-Dieb

Defensive Capability-Thief. Abbreviated toVerteidig.-Dieb due to space restrictions.

Italian

Suggidifesa

Defense Shard

Korean

수비 흡수

Defense absorption

Absorb Defense


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Names, etymology, and in other regions
LanguageNameDefinition, etymology, and notes
English

Absorb Defense

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German

Verteidigung absorbieren

Absorb defense. Abbreviated toVert. absorbieren in-game.

See also

Skills inFire Emblem Fates
Class skillsPersonal skills
Bonus damage skillsArmor ShieldBeastbaneBeast ShieldGolembaneWinged Shield--
Breaker skillsAxebreakerBowbreakerLancebreakerShurikenbreakerSwordbreakerTomebreaker--
Counter skillsCounterCountermagicCountercurseDivine RetributionIcy BloodShuriken MasteryTriple Threat
Debuffing skillsDraconic HexSeal DefenseSeal MagicSeal ResistanceSeal SpeedSeal StrengthHighwaymanIcy BloodShuriken Mastery
Experience-related skillsAptitudeFuture SightNobilityParagonUnderdogPride
Faire skillsAxefaireBowfaireLancefaireShurikenfaireSwordfaireTomefaire--
Healing skillsAmaterasuBetter OddsCamaraderieEven BetterGood FortuneLive to ServeReliefRenewalDraconic HeirForagerGoody BasketHaikuHealing DescantMorbid CelebrationOptimisticReciprocitySweet Tooth
Item-obtaining skillsProfiteerSalvage BlowWitch's BrewCollectorMake a Killing
Mobility skillsLungePassShoveSurefootedSwapWarp--
Mutual effect skillsLife and DeathQuixoticWary FighterPeacebringer
Offensive skillsAetherAstraDragon FangIgnisLethalityLunaRend HeavenSolVengeance--
Pair Up skillsBold StanceDefenderDual GuardsmanDual StrikerNohrian TrustShelterTactical AdviceBushidoCompetitiveDaydreamDevoted PartnerEvasive PartnerFierce RivalForceful PartnerGallantMiraculous SaveNoble CauseSisterhoodSupportive
Proximity skillsAmaterasuCharmDemoiselleForeign PrincessGentilhommeHeartseekerInspirationMalefic AuraSavage BlowSolidarityVoice of PeaceFierce MienFortunate SonHealing DescantLily's PoiseMisfortunatePeacebringerPerspicaciousPlaythingsPyrotechnicsQuiet StrengthRallying CryRose's Thorns
Rally skillsRally DefenseRally LuckRally MagicRally MovementRally ResistanceRally SkillRally SpectrumRally SpeedRally StrengthFancy FootworkPerfect Pitch
Stat-boosting skillsDancing BladeDefense +2GambleHeavy BladeHP +5Inspiring SongLuck +4Magic +2Movement +1Resistance +2Rifled BarrelSkill +2Speed +2Strength +2SurveyVeteran IntuitionCalmOptimistPerfectionistProdigyPuissanceVow of FriendshipWind Disciple
Taker skillsDefensetakerLifetakerLucktakerMagictakerResistancetakerSkilltakerSpeedtakerStrengthtaker--
Turn-related skillsAggressorArmored BlowBetter OddsCertain BlowDarting BlowDeath BlowDuelist's BlowEven BetterEvenhandedEven KeelFuture SightIron WillLucky SevenOdd ShapedPoison StrikeQuick DrawSavage BlowStrong RiposteToxic BrewWarding BlowCountercurseFearsome BlowMischievousMorbid CelebrationPyrotechnics
Miscellaneous skillsAegisAir SuperiorityAwakeningClarityDragon WardElbow RoomGaleforceGrisly WoundHoshidan UnityLocktouchMiracleNatural CoverOpportunity ShotPavisePoint BlankPotent PotionQuick SalveReplicateShadowgiftSpendthriftTrampleVantageAching BloodBibliophileBloodthirstBorn StewardBrynhildrCaptureChivalryFierce CounterFiery BloodGuarded BraveryIn ExtremisKidnapLucky CharmNohr EnmityOpportunistPragmaticUnmaskVendetta
Enemy-exclusive skillsDivine ShieldDragonskinHit/Avoid +ImmobilizeImmune StatusInevitable EndResist StatusSelf-DestructStaff SavantVoid Curse
Abilities inFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Class and skill level abilitiesPersonal abilities
Action abilitiesArcher's PloyArcher's WisdomArmored Cavalry's PloyArmored Cavalry's WisdomArmored Infantry's PloyDark Mage's PloyDark Mage's WisdomDual Wielder's PloyEmperor's PloyEssence of DarknessEssence of FireEssence of IceEssence of LightEssence of LightningEssence of WindFiendish BlowKing's PloyKnight's PloyLeader's PloyMage's PloyMage's WisdomMage Knight's PloyMercenary's PloyMercenary's WisdomPegasus Knight's PloyPerspectivePriest's PloyPriest's WisdomSavior of the MeekSeeker of GreatnessStormer of the LandThief's PloyThief's WisdomWarrior's PloyWyvern Rider's PloyAzure LightningCamaraderieCareful StudyCold CalculationCourageous AriaCursed ExpulsionDark ConjurationDeceitDemolisherDivine CapriceDivine PulseDreamer's PaintbrushDualityDustcloudEasy BreezyGalvanic SurgeGoddess's BlessingGolden FistsGordian StrokeIcy PlungeIntense VelocityLightning BoundLuminous PrayerMartial ProwessMaximum AmbulationNether SighOne for the BooksPersonal SpacePersonality ShiftPrismatic ResonancePure BrawnPurifying RainQuietusRadiant LoveRondo of RosesShadowflashSnowslipSolar ProminenceThunderous RefrainTwofold RuinWicked ImpulseWind StanceWindstormWindswept
Support abilities--Adept FlirtAdvocateAgarthan ArcanaAnimal FriendAshen DemonBlade BreakerCaptain's GritCatnapDistinguished HouseEmergent MagicEmperor's PrestigeFighting SpiritFists of JusticeGoody BasketHeavensentHunter's BoonInfirmary MasterKing of GrapplingKing's MightKnight's WisdomLeader's AcumenLily's PoiseLive to ServeLockpickLone WolfMonstrous AppealMortal CoilMurderous IntentName DropNatural WarriorNothing to ReportOverachieverPerceptionPersecution ComplexPower of the SaintsRight-Hand ManRivalrySacrosanctShrewd OperatorSongstressStaunch ShieldSurvival InstinctSwift AwakeningUnsought PowerWatchful Eye
Tactical abilities--AmbitionBorn FighterCenter StageDeadly AimDelicate FlowerDevotionEager BladeForesightHand of TimeHealthy CuriosityHeart's DesireHonorable SpiritKing's LanceKnight's OathLife and LimbLogicianMakings of a MercMaster of ConcealmentMercenary CreedMerciful AuspicesNature's WrathNoble DutyNoble PrideObliterationOfficer DutyOutland TechniquePerfect MemoryPolymathPower of NightRaging TempestRay of SunshineReignResolute PathReverenceSecond-in-CommandSoldier's HonorSworn LanceTrue ChampionUnbending SpiritUnfeeling BladeValiant BloodlineVeteran CommanderVigilant GazeVirtuoso
Awakening-related abilitiesAwakening AssistBattalion VantageDarting BlowPegasus Knight's WisdomSwift AwakeningVantageAdept FlirtHunter's BoonName DropPower of the SaintsSongstressUnsought Power
Stun Gauge-related abilitiesBrawler's PloyBrawler's WisdomDeath BlowHeaviest HitterHeavy HitterPatienceWarrior's WisdomWyvern Rider's WisdomFists of JusticeNatural WarriorPerception
Warrior Gauge-related abilitiesBattalion VantageBlessed BreathKnight's WisdomVantageWarrior AssistHeavensentMortal CoilRivalrySurvival InstinctUnsought Power
Weapon-related abilitiesApex AxeApex BowApex GauntletApex LanceApex SwordApex TomeAxebreakerAxe BusterAxe ProwessBowbreakerBow BusterBowfaireBow ProwessBrawling ProwessCavalry BusterFaithGauntletbreakerGauntlet BusterLancebreakerLance BusterLance ProwessReasonSwordbreakerSword BusterSwordfaireSword ProwessTomebreakerTome Buster--
Battalion abilitiesResist ArmorResist AxesResist BowsResist CavalryResist FliersResist GauntletsResist LancesResist MonstersResist SwordsResist Tomes--
Bonus damage abilitiesArmored Infantry's WisdomNullify Armored EffectNullify Cavalry EffectNullify Flying EffectNullify MagicMonstrous Appeal
Healing abilitiesBattalion RenewalCharmLifetakerRenewalSeasoned TacticsAnimal FriendCatnapInfirmary MasterLily's PoiseLive to ServeSongstress
Adjutant-related abilitiesAdjutant's BenefitAwakening AssistDark AssistFire AssistIce AssistLight AssistLightning AssistOne Heart One MindRally CharmRally DefenseRally DeluxeRally DexterityRally LuckRally MagicRally ResistanceRally SpeedRally StrengthVanguard's BenefitWarrior AssistWind AssistAdvocateLily's Poise
Stat-boosting abilitiesAbsorb CharmAbsorb DefenseAbsorb DexterityAbsorb LuckAbsorb MagicAbsorb ResistanceAbsorb SpeedAbsorb StrengthApex AxeApex BowApex GauntletApex LanceApex SwordApex TomeBoost CriticalCarpe DiemDefense +Defensive TacticsDefiant DefDefiant MagDefiant ResDefiant SpdDefiant StrDexterity +Grievous BlowHP +LifeforceLucky SevenMagic +MusterOffensive TacticsPomp & CircumstanceResistance +SchemerSpeed +Strength +TableturnerTransmuteTrustWild AbandonAshen DemonDistinguished HouseEmergent MagicFighting SpiritKing of GrapplingLone WolfMurderous IntentOverachieverPersecution ComplexStaunch ShieldWatchful Eye
Miscellaneous abilitiesAegisAlert StanceAnchorAppraisalArmsthriftBackboneBattalion DesperationBattalion WrathBlack Magic MasteryBlack Magic+CounterattackCounterbreakCounterstrikeDark Magic MasteryDark Magic+Deadly ScytheDefiant CritDesperationDespoilExpert GuardFireFlareHealImpairImpregnableKinshipKnucklebreakerLethalityLocktouchLunaMagic Attack Range+MastermindMiasma ΔMiraclePassPavisePoison StrikeProvokeQuick RiposteRange MasterRebellious SpiritSerene StanceShatterSmiteSolSpecial DanceStalwart StanceStealTerrain ResistanceWhite Magic MasteryWhite Magic+Wrath
Enemy-exclusive abilitiesAncient DragonskinAncient Dragon WrathCrestological WisdomImmune StatusSeal MagicSeal StrengthTenacityUnsealable Magic