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This is a guide to the Defense Boost Skill in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Learn what the Defense Boost Skill does at each level, which Armor and Decoration have this skill, and our builds that use Defense Boost.
List of Contents
Skill Effect | |
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Increases defense. Resistances will also improve as the level increases. | |
Level | Effect by Level |
1 | Defense +5 |
2 | Defense +10 |
3 | Defense +5% Bonus: +10 |
4 | Defense +5% Bonus: +20 All Elemental Resistances +3 |
5 | Defense +8% Bonus: +20 All Elemental Resistances +3 |
6 | Defense +8% Bonus: +35 All Elemental Resistances +5 |
7 | Defense +10% Bonus: +35 All Elemental Resistances +5 |
YES. Defense Boost can be obtained as an extra skill on your armor when you try rolling for skills via Qurious Armor Crafting.
Best Armor Augments and Armor Recommendations
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Armor | Base Defense | Skills |
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86 |
Counterstrike Lv. 1
Defense Boost Lv. 3
Speed Eating Lv. 1
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86 |
Defense Boost Lv. 3
Fortify Lv. 1
Speed Eating Lv. 1
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86 |
Counterstrike Lv. 1
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Resentment Lv. 2
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94 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 3
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94 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 2
Offensive Guard Lv. 1
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94 |
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Offensive Guard Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
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94 |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Defense Boost Lv. 2
Muck Resistance Lv. 2
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100 |
Defense Boost Lv. 3
Latent Power Lv. 1
Speed Sharpening Lv. 2
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100 |
Defense Boost Lv. 2
Latent Power Lv. 2
Load Shells Lv. 1
Reload Speed Lv. 1
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100 |
Artillery Lv. 2
Defense Boost Lv. 2
Load Shells Lv. 1
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82 |
Defense Boost Lv. 2
Flinch Free Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 2
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82 |
Defense Boost Lv. 2
Stamina Surge Lv. 1
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82 |
Defense Boost Lv. 2
Stamina Surge Lv. 1
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82 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Flinch Free Lv. 2
Guard Lv. 1
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Armor | Base Defense | Skills |
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36 |
Counterstrike Lv. 1
Defense Boost Lv. 1
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36 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Fortify Lv. 1
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36 |
Counterstrike Lv. 1
Defense Boost Lv. 2
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50 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 2
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50 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 1
Offensive Guard Lv. 1
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50 |
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Offensive Guard Lv. 1
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50 |
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Defense Boost Lv. 2
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52 |
Defense Boost Lv. 2
Speed Sharpening Lv. 2
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52 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Load Shells Lv. 1
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52 |
Defense Boost Lv. 2
Load Shells Lv. 1
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32 |
Botanist Lv. 1
Defense Boost Lv. 2
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32 |
Botanist Lv. 1
Defense Boost Lv. 1
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32 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Flinch Free Lv. 2
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Armor | Base Defense | Skills |
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10 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
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10 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
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18 |
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Defense Boost Lv. 1
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22 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Speed Sharpening Lv. 1
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22 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Load Shells Lv. 1
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22 |
Defense Boost Lv. 2
Marathon Runner Lv. 1
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4 |
Botanist Lv. 1
Defense Boost Lv. 1
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4 |
Defense Boost Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
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Available Builds | |
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Kamura Warrior Cleaver Raw Affinity
MR1 - MR2 |
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Kamura Warrior Sword Raw Slugger
MR1 - MR2 |
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Nightbloom+ All-Rounder
MR3 - MR6 |
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Fortissimo+ Raw Slugger
MR1 - MR2 |
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Frostmoon Sharpness Regeneration
MR3 - MR6 |
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Elder Babel Spear+ All-Rounder
MR1 - MR2 |
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Kamura Warrior Glaive Raw Affinity
MR1 - MR2 |
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Twilight Repose Critical Climber
MR3 - MR6 |
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Starter Raw Bow Build
MR1 - MR2 |
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TU2 Critical Element Bow Build
MR6+ |
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Defensive Powder Mantle Build
MR100+ |
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Elemental AED Climber
MR6+ |
Builds and Best Armor for Each Weapon
Available Builds | |
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Blast Build
Hub 7★ |
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Shield Slugger Lance
Hub 7★ |
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Pure Shelling
Hub 7★ |
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All-Rounded Shelling
Hub 6★-7★ |
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Artillery Starter
Hub 4★-5★ |
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Raw Damage Monster
HR 40+ |
Builds and Best Armor for Each Weapon
Available Builds | |
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Barroth Set
Village 1★-4★ |
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Balanced Blading
Village 1★-4★ |
Builds and Best Armor for Each Weapon
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