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Close Def 3

If unit is attacked by foe using sword, axe, lance, or dragonstone, unit receives Def/Res+6 during combat.

Inheritable Restrictions?

All Units

Inheritable by all units.

How to Get

Tempest Trials Reward

Less Than Heroic
- November 21, 2017 to December 4, 2017
- 40,000 Score
- Must upgrade from Close Def 2

Sacred Seal Forge

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Skillsets that use skill

Summer Xander

The Ironwilled Spandex (Defensive Tank)

Recommended

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def)	A	Steady Breath Alternate: Steady Stance 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Aether Alternate: Sol	C	Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Panic Ploy 3
SP	1935	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Defense +3

Summer Robin (F)

Brawl at the Beach (Melee Generalist)

Recommended

	Slaying Lance+ (+Spd) Alternate: Harmonic Lance+ (+Spd)	A	Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Wrath 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow	C	Drive Spd 2
SP	1320	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Speed +3

Bridal Lyn

Independent Waifu (Dueler)

	Wrathful Absorb+ Alternate: Wrathful Pain+	A	Close Counter Alternate: Attack +3
	Martyr+ Alternate: Rehabilitate+	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Vantage 3
	Miracle	C	Threaten Res 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3
SP	1860	S	Close Def 3

Bridal Charlotte

Bridezilla (Melee Specialist)

Recommended

	Slaying Lance+ (+Spd) Alternate: Slaying Spear+ (+Eff)	A	Steady Breath Alternate: Steady Stance 4
	Reposition Alternate: Smite	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Lancebreaker 3
	Aether Alternate: Luna	C	Panic Ploy 3 Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3
SP	2055	S	Close Def 3

Spring Chrom

Resilient Rabbit (Defensive)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def)	A	Steady Breath Alternate: Warding Breath
	Reposition Alternate: Rally Def/Res	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Aether	C	Res Tactic 3 Alternate: Spur Def/Res 2
SP	2055	S	Close Def 3

Spring Xander

This Vest Is Bulletproof! (Physical Tank)

Recommended

	Carrot Lance+ (+Def)	A	Close Def 3 Alternate: Earth Boost 3
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Ignis	C	Threaten Def 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1545	S	Close Def 3

Ninian

Frozen Fractal (Type Check / Budget)

	Lightning Breath+ (+Spd) Alternate: Light Breath+ (+Spd)	A	Triangle Adept 3
	Dance	B	Swordbreaker 3 Alternate: Escape Route 3
	Luna Alternate: Moonbow	C	Hone Atk 3 Alternate: Fortify Dragons
SP	1200	S	Close Def 3

Michalis

The Panzer Tank

	Hauteclere (+Def)	A	Close Def 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Ignis	C	Threaten Def 3
SP	1845	S	Close Def 3

Zephiel

The King Decrees: “Die.”

Recommended

	Carrot Cudgel+ (+Def)	A	Sturdy Stance 3 Alternate: Close Def (3 or 4)
	Positional Assist	B	Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Crafty Fighter 3
	Ignis	C	A/D Near Save 3 Alternate: D/R Near Save 3
SP	1740	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Steady Breath

Est

Anti-Armor

	Whitewing Spear (+Eff) Alternate: Whitewing Spear (+Spd)	A	Death Blow 4 Alternate: Atk/Def Bond 3
	Reposition	B	Chill Def 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Link 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg	C	Guidance 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3

Narcian

Unparalleled Glory (Melee Tank)

	Runeaxe (+Eff)	A	Sturdy Stance 3 Alternate: Steady Stance 4
	Reposition Alternate: Rally Up Atk+	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Luna	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Panic Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Def Feint 3

Sheena

You Move (melee tank)

	Crimson Axe (+Eff)	A	Close Def 3 Alternate: Steady Breath
	Pivot	B	Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Wary Fighter 3
	Noontime Alternate: Aether	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Ward Armor
SP	2205	S	Close Def 3

Henry

Bird Is The Word(Defensive)

Recommended

	Corvus Tome (+Eff)	A	Close Counter Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3
	Ignis Alternate: Bonfire	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	2295	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Subaki

Flawless Victory (Defensive)

Recommended

	Golden Naginata (+Eff)	A	Steady Stance 4
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Ignis	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	2220	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Iote's Shield

Hana

Now, it's my turn! (Defensive)

	Slaying Edge+ (+Spd) Alternate: Hana's Katana (+Atk)	A	Steady Breath Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Guard 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Aether Alternate: Draconic Aura	C	Threaten Def 3
SP	1935	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Speed +3

Foxy Grandpa (Defensive)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def) Alternate: Hack-o'-Lantern+ (+Def)	A	Steady Stance 4 Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Aether	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3

Cherche

Hammer Time (Anti Armor)

	Slaying Hammer+ (+Spd)	A	Death Blow 4 Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Vantage 3
	Aether Alternate: Bonfire	C	Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Even Spd Wave 3
SP	2145	S	Close Def 3

Catria

Flier Support (Mixed Emblem)

	Whitewing Lance (+Spd)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3
	Luna Alternate: Bonfire	C	Guidance 3 Alternate: Atk Tactic 3
SP	2145	S	Close Def 3

Minerva

The Deathless Dragoon (Noontime Sustain Build)

	Hauteclere (+Eff)	A	Steady Posture 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4)
	Reposition	B	Guard Bearing 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Noontime	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2

Ogma

Spiral Soldier (Anti-Armor)

	Armorsmasher+ (+Spd) Alternate: Armorsmasher+ (+Def)	A	Fury (3 or 4)
	Rally Def/Res+ Alternate: Reciprocal Aid	B	Special Spiral 3
	Glimmer Alternate: Noontime	C	Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Drive Atk 2
SP	1620	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3

Jagen

Archanea’s Hard Carry (Defensive)

Recommended

	Veteran Lance (+Eff)	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Ward
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Pulse Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3

Camilla

Wall of Nohr (Mixed Tank)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Fury 2
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Glacies Alternate: Ignis	C	Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Goad Fliers
SP	1545	S	Close Def 3