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Defensive Drop is a martial art for both the Cestus and Talons in Nioh 3. Read on to learn more about Defensive Drop including how to unlock it for both Cestus and Talons, as well as its effects.

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Scampuss AttentionNote from Game8 Defensive Drop appears as a martial art for both the Cestus and Talons weapon types in Nioh 3. Unlock conditions and info for both variants can be seen in the sections below.

How to Unlock Defensive Drop

Defensive Drop Unlock Conditions
Cestus Learn Flying Fist in the Cestus martial arts tree first then spend 1 Samurai Point to learn this martial art.
Talons Learn Flying Fist in the Talons martial arts tree first then spend 1 Ninja Point to learn this martial art.

Defensive Drop Information

Cestus Defensive Drop Overview

Defensive Drop Martial Art
Type Cestus Martial Art
Style Samurai
Art Type Common
Point Cost 1 Samurai Point
Prerequisite Arts Flying Fist
Effect
[Any Stance] Quickly drop to the ground, evading an incoming attack. Rising in time to meet your opponent's next attack will both parry the attack and perform a counterstrike.

Talons Defensive Drop Overview

Defensive Drop Ninjutsu
Type Talons Martial Art
Style Ninja
Art Type Common
Point Cost 1 Ninja Point
Prerequisite Arts Flying Fist
Effect
Quickly drop to the ground, evading an incoming attack. Rising in time to meet your opponent's next attack will both parry the attack and perform a counterstrike.

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