Magic Defense

Related topics: Skills, Melee Defense, Missile Defense

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Magic Defense
Description	Helps you resist magic from spells and magic items.
Formula	(Self + Focus) / 7
Base Status	Trained
Cost to Train	0
Cost to Specialize	12
Buffs	Magic Resistance (Spell), Willpower (Spell), Focus (Spell)
Debuffs	Magic Yield (Spell), Feeblemind (Spell), Bafflement (Spell)

Notes

• In Heroes' Respite, the skill formula for Magic Defense was changed from Self + Focus /10 to Self + Focus /7.
• In Balance of Power specialized defense bonuses were added. Specialized Magic Defense skill now adds 1 Damage Rating Resist for every 50 pts against magic attacks

Skills
Magic Skills	Arcane Lore, Creature Enchantment, Item Enchantment, Life Magic, Mana Conversion, Void Magic, War Magic
Combat Skills	Finesse Weapons, Heavy Weapons, Light Weapons, Missile Weapons, Two Handed Combat, Summoning
Secondary Combat Skills	Dual Wield, Dirty Fighting, Recklessness, Sneak Attack
Defense Skills	Magic Defense, Melee Defense, Missile Defense, Shield
Crafting Skills	Alchemy, Armor Tinkering, Cooking, Fletching, Item Tinkering, Lockpick, Magic Item Tinkering, Salvaging, Weapon Tinkering
Misc Skills	Assess Creature, Assess Person, Deception, Healing, Leadership, Loyalty, Jump, Run
Retired Skills	Appraise Armor, Appraise Item, Appraise Magic Item, Appraise Weapon, Axe, Bow, Crossbow, Dagger, Gearcraft, Mace, Spear, Staff, Sword, Thrown Weapons, Unarmed Combat