Defence

Defence is a Combat proficiency used by Henry in Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The current level of Defence can be seen in the Player window below their character. It can also be seen on the Combat tab along with the current progress and required experience needed for the next level.

It makes players more difficult to wound, in effect increasing their armor rating.

Description

Increases the time you can hold a perfect block or dodge as well as increasing the defence stat of weapons and shields.

New perk points unlock at levels: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20.

Defence Perks

Icon	Name	Requirement	Effect
	Perfect Block	Train with Captain Bernard	You've learned to fend off the opponent's blow with a well-timed block. You'll know exactly when to block from the appearance of a green shield in the middle of the combat rose. Costs no Stamina.
	Riposte	Cut from the game	Attack as soon as your weapon touches the opponent's during a Perfect Block. A Riposte can only be defended against with a Perfect Block.
	Firm Grip	Defence 4	Blocking your opponent's strikes with your shield will cost him 15% more Stamina.
	Weapon-Cruncher	Defence 4	If you beat your opponent in a clinch, you'll damage his weapon 15% more. A damaged weapon will cause much less damage, as well as its price being greatly reduced.
	Golem	Defence 8	Your armour is one third more frightening than usual.
	Knight in Shining Armour	Defence 12	In sunny weather, the glint of your armour will dazzle everyone so much, you'll be taken for a noble knight and have a +4 Charisma bonus.
	Well Worn	Defence 12	You're able to equip your armour, weapons, and other items so cleverly that are one third lighter than they actually weigh in the inventory.

Trainers

• Captain Robard (minimum level 10)
• Captain Bernard