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FF7 Rebirth - What Does Magic Defense Do

Magic Defense is a modifiable stat in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth) that decreases the damage taken from magic attacks. Learn more about the Magic Defense stat, what it does, and how to increase it in this guide!

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What is the Magic Defense Stat?

Modifiable Stat That Decreases Magic Damage

FF7 Rebirth - Character Stats Explained - Defense

The Magic Defense stat is a modifiable stat that decreases the magic damage of enemies the higher your Magic Defense stat is. It affects the Spirit of the character and can be modified by equipping certain armor, accessories, and Materia

Some spells like Shell can also temporarily increase a character's Magic Defense.

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How to Increase Magic Defense

Equip Armor to Reduce Magic Damage Taken

FF7 Rebirth - Sailor

The Armor's main function is to increase a character's defense and magic defense stats. Equip Armor such as Sailor's Bracer to increase your character's magic defense.

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Equip Accessories

FF7 Rebirth - Talisman

Accessories are another way to increase your character's Magic Defense stat. Equipping accessories like the Talisman can increase your overall magic defense.

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Unlock Nodes that Increase Defense

FF7 Rebirth - Magic Defense Folio

Visit Maghnata Books and Automats and unlock more Nodes that decrease magic damage taken when doing certain actions.

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Equip Fortification Materia to Cast Shell

FF7 Rebirth - Fortification Materia

Equip the Fortification Materia to cast Shell which will temporarily increase your magic defense from enemies' magic spells.

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