Defense
From Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Official Wiki
Defense is a skill that decreases the damage taken by the hero's army in battle.
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Basic Defense Friendly units take -15% damage from basic attacks. |
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Advanced Defense Friendly units take -20% damage from basic attacks. |
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Cover Friendly creatures take -20% Damage from Ranged and Long Reach attacks. |
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Hymm to the Martyrs Friendly creatures generate +1 Focus Point(s) when they take Damage. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows Recruitment. |
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As Luck Would Have It Friendly creatures gain +2 Defense for each point of Luck. |
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Expert Defense Friendly units take -25% damage from basic attacks. |
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Shields and Shells Enemy creatures deal -1 Damage. |
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Wizard Contract Friendly units take -10% Magic Damage. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows Diplomacy. |
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Unstoppable Force -15% Attack to enemy creatures. |
Skill Synergies
Knowing Defense will give the following benefits to other sub-skills:
 Advanced Summon Avatar
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 Avatar of Toughness
Avatar’s Defense increases by 25% of its hero’s Knowledge. This bonus is doubled if the Hero knows Defense. | |
 Expert Tactics
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 All for One
Friendly creatures gain +2 Defense for each adjacent ally. This bonus is doubled if the Hero knows Defense. | |
Artifact Effects
Holy Sigil of Uurdt grants all unlearned Defense subskills, as well as those of Primal Magic and Recruitment.
