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Distant Def 3

If unit is attacked by foe using bow, daggers, magic, or staff, unit receives Def/Res+6 during combat.

Inheritable Restrictions?

All Units

Inheritable by all units.

How to Get

Tempest Trials Reward

To Die on the Battlefield
- September 8, 2017 to September 15, 2017
- 20,000 Score
- Must upgrade from Distant Def 2

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Skillsets that use skill

Winter Sothis

A Perfectly Balanced Christmas (Defensive)

Recommended

	Snow's Grace	A	Distant Counter
	Pivot	B	Special Fighter 3
	Sirius	C	Armor March 3
SP	1625	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Swift Stance 2

Tanya

Red Alert (Defensive)

	Guard Bow+ (+Res)	A	Distant Def 4
	Reposition	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Luna Alternate: Aether	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Swift Stance 2

Ewan

Protecting Tethys (Serpent Tome)

	Rauðrserpent+	A	Distant Def (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Stance 2
	Reposition	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1245	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3

Tethys

Afternoon of a Faun (Low-Investment)

	The Cleaner+ (+Spd)	A	Spd/Res Bond 3 Alternate: Fury 3
	Dance	B	Wings of Mercy 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow	C	Spur Atk/Res 2 Alternate: Infantry Rush 3
SP	1260	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Spd/Res Bond 3

Rhajat

Obsessive Protection (Distant Defense Stacking)

	Gronnserpent+ (+Def) Alternate: Sandwiches!+ (+Def)	A	Distant Def (3 or 4)
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Moonbow	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1245	S	Distant Def 3

Legendary Leif

Protector of the People (Defensive)

	Guard Bow+ (+Def) Alternate: Guard Bow+ (+Res)	A	Distant Def (3 or 4) Alternate: Fierce Stance 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg	C	Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3
SP	1245	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3

Conrad

Le Party Phantom (Distant Counter Defensive)

Recommended

	Casa Blanca+ (+Res) Alternate: Barrier Lance+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Def Smoke 3
SP	1595	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Bond 3

Brave Lyn

Pierce the Sky (Aether Raids)

	Mulagir (+Eff)	A	Close Counter
	Reposition	B	Vantage 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3
	Sol Alternate: Noontime	C	Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3
SP	1635	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Darting Stance 3

Soiree Rinea

The Lovers Upright (Anti-Ranged Tank)

	Blárserpent+ (+Res) Alternate: Blárserpent+ (+Spd)	A	Distant Def (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3
	Dance	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3
SP	1020	S	Distant Def 3

Death Knight

Do Fear The Reaper (General Tank)

Recommended

	Scythe of Sariel	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Steady Stance (3 or 4)
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Sol	C	Close Guard 3
SP	2095	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Edelgard

Adrestian Bulwark (Enemy Phase)

	Victorious Axe	A	Distant Counter
	Smite	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Vantage 3
	Aether Alternate: Noontime	C	Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3
SP	2145	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Close Def 3

Bridal Louise

La Vie en Rose (Anti-Mage)

	Guard Bow+ (+Spd) Alternate: Guard Bow+ (+Res)	A	Distant Def (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1245	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Picnic Leo

Red Fruit of Nohr (Raven)

	Gronnraven+	A	Steady Stance 4 Alternate: Triangle Adept 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Axebreaker 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	2145	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Picnic Leo

One Burger With EXTRA TOMATOES Please! (Ranged Tank)

Recommended

	Gronnserpent+ (+Def) Alternate: Gronnowl+ (+Def)	A	Distant Def 4 Alternate: Distant Def 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1575	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Idunn

Torn Soul (Enemy Phase Focus)

	Demonic Breath	A	Distant Counter
	Swap Alternate: Pivot	B	Vengeful Fighter 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Aether	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Res Smoke 3
SP	1475	S	Distant Def 3

Lugh

Protective Brother (Enemy Phase Anti-Mage)

	Gronnserpent+ (+Spd) Alternate: Gronnowl+ (+Spd)	A	Mirror Stance 2 Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3
	Reposition	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3
SP	1605	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3

New Year Hríd

Frosty Ike (Distant Counter)

	Barrier Blade+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Blue Flame Alternate: Aether	C	Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Fliers
SP	2145	S	Distant Def 3

Helbindi

Honor of Menja (Mixed Tank)

Recommended

	Býleistr	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Sol	C	Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3
SP	1575	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Nina

Admiring from Afar (Anti-Mage)

Recommended

	Slaying Bow+ (+Spd) Alternate: Guard Bow+ (+Res)	A	Atk/Res Solo 3 Alternate: Fury 3
	Draw Back	B	Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Spd/Res Link 3
	Iceberg	C	Atk Ploy 3
SP	1380	S	Distant Def 3

Brave Hector

Just Use Hector

Recommended

	Maltet	A	Ostian Counter
	Rally Def/Res Alternate: Reposition	B	Bold Fighter 3
	Ignis	C	Ward Armor Alternate: Even Res Wave 3
SP	1190	S	Distant Def 3

Libra

Bolt Axe (DC Build)

	Wo Gùn+ (+Spd)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Luna	C	Def Ploy 3
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3

Legendary Hector

Omnibreaker mk II (Vengeful Fighter / Budget)

Recommended

	Thunder Armads	A	Distant Counter
	Pivot Alternate: Swap	B	Vengeful Fighter 3
	Aether Alternate: Bonfire	C	Ostia's Pulse
SP	1815	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Bond 3

Canas

The Owl And The Snake (Magic Tank)

Recommended

	Rauðrowl+ (+Res)	A	Atk/Res Bond 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3
	Reciprocal Aid Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Atk Ploy 3 Alternate: Spd Ploy 3
SP	1380	S	Distant Def 3