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Featured Update Soul Scouting: Forma Building Guide - September 2021: Path of Radiance

Distant Def 3

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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

Sacred Seal Forge

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Skillsets that use skill

Pelleas

Hides Behind Micaiah (Enemy Phase)

	Unity Blooms+ (+Res) Alternate: Rauðrlion+ (+Res)	A	Mirror Stance 3 Alternate: Distant Def (3 or 4)
	Positional Assist	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Sol	C	Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Res Smoke 3
SP	1240	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Spd/Res Solo 3

Flame Emperor

Raging Storm? Never heard of it. (Galeforce)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Res)	A	Atk/Res Unity Alternate: Distant Def (3 or 4)
	Reposition	B	Bold Fighter 3
	Galeforce	C	Armor March 3 Alternate: Ward Armor
SP	2145	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Armor March 3

Knoll

The Summoner Returns (Budget)

	Rauðrfox+ (+Spd) Alternate: Rauðrfox+ (+Res)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Death Blow 3
	Positional Assist	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Chill Atk 3
	Moonbow	C	Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Spd Ploy 3
SP	1620	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Speed +3

Flayn

Aeugh (AR-D Support)

	Caduceus Staff	A	AR-D Atk/Res 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Push 4
	Restore+	B	Dazzling Staff 3 Alternate: Aerobatics 3
	Deluge Balm+ Alternate: Miracle	C	Ground Orders 3 Alternate: Ward Fliers
SP	1590	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Guidance 3

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

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

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

Bridal Ninian

Set's Litany (Enemy Phase Tank)

	Blárserpent+ (+Spd)	A	Distant Def 3
	Dance	B	B Tomebreaker 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg	C	Res Ploy 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3
SP	1320	S	Distant Def 3

Julius

The Dark Dragon Descends (Ranged Counter)

Recommended

	Loptous	A	Distant Def 3
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Iceberg	C	Atk Ploy 3
SP	1885	S	Distant Def 3

Kaze

Ladies’ Ninja (Anti-Mage)

Recommended

	Kitty Paddle+ Alternate: Barb Shuriken+ (+Spd)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3
	Draw Back	B	Cancel Affinity 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3
SP	1715	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3

Legendary Ephraim

Defying the Odds (Distant Counter)

	Berkut’s Lance+ (+Res) Alternate: Flame Siegmund	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Solar Brace
	Moonbow	C	Fortify Cavalry Alternate: Fortify Def 3
SP	1635	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3