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Defense Boost Effect and Activatable Equipment

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Defense Boost skill effects and activation equipment in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Includes level-based effects and activation weapons, armor, and decorations.

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Defense Boost Effect

Skill TypeArmor Skill
EffectIncreases defense. Also improves resistances at higher levels

Skill Effects per Level

Level 1Defense +5
Level 2Defense +10
Level 3Defense +5% Bonus: +10
Level 4Defense +5% Bonus: +20 All elemental resistances +3
Level 5Defense +8% Bonus: +20 All elemental resistances +3
Level 6Defense +8% Bonus: +35 All elemental resistances +5
Level 7Defense +10% Bonus: +35 All elemental resistances +5

Equipment with Defense Boost

1 Slot
2 Slots
3 Slots
Melding
Not Meldable
×
  1. Defense Jewel 1Defense Jewel 1
    Rarity 3
    SkillDefense Boost Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Meldable for 20 pts
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Armor
    ★★★
    Glowing Orb - Armor
    ★★・
    Ancient Orb - Armor
    -
Item Enhancement
Ammo Enhancement
Resistance
Stamina
Action Enhancement
Healing
Attack Boost
Affinity
Element/Ailment
Sharpness
Guard
×
  1. Defense Charm
    Rarity 2 to 6
    Skill
    Defense Boost / Divine Blessing
    ForgeDoshaguma Claw x1
    Balahara Shell x2
    Balahara Skull x1
    Machalite Ore x2
    View Upgrade Materials
    Lv2Guardian Doshaguma Hide x2
    Guardian Doshaguma Claw x1
    Guardian Doshaguma Fang x1
    Dragonite Ore x2
    Lv2Hirabami Hide x1
    Hirabami Webbing x1
    Uth Duna Tentacle x2
    Dragonite Ore x2
    Lv3Chatacabra Hardshell x3
    Chatacabra Scale+ x4
    Quematrice Crest+ x2
    Firecell Stone x1
    Lv3Hirabami Webbing+ x4
    Rathian Spike+ x3
    Novacrystal x1
    Wyvern Gem x1
    Lv4Gravios Carapace x2
    Gravios Wing x2
    Guardian Doshaguma Hide+ x4
    Guardian Doshaguma Claw+ x2

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