Defense - Monster Hunter World

Defense in Monster Hunter World (MHW) is a cumulative stat that equals the total protection the player or monster has against Raw Damage. Raw Damage is also known as Attack Power and referencing that page will assist you in understanding the calculations involved in determining damage taken.

Improve Defense in Monster Hunter World

• Players can equip Armor that increases their defense against Attack Power
• Players can equip Charms that increase their defenses against Attack Power
• Players can seek out Skills that increase their defense against Attack Power
• Certain Weapons provide protections against Attack Power

Armor, Weapons and Skills with Defense

• The Defense Boost Skill increases player's defense stat.
• The Fortify Skill increases player's defense stat by +15%
• The Dragon Resistance Skill increases player's defense stat by +10.
• The Fire Resistance Skill increases player's defense stat by +10.
• The Water Resistance Skill increases player's defense stat by +10.
• The Thunder Resistance Skill increases player's defense stat by +10.
• The Ice Resistance Skill increases player's defense stat by +10.
• The Heroics Skill increases player's defense stat by up to +40 when under 35% health.
• The Iron Skin Skill prevents status Defense Down
• Charms with Defense Bonuses are:
  • Defense Charm I
  • Defense Charm II
  • Defense Charm III
• The Armors with the best raw defense are:
  • Kulve Taroth Beta Set (β) (360)
  • Kulve Taroth Alpha Set (α) (360)
  • Xeno'jiiva Beta Set (β) (360)
  • Xeno'jiiva Alpha Set (α) (360)
  • Commission Beta Set (β) (350)
  • Commission Alpha Set (α) (350)
  • Guild Cross Beta Set (β) (340)
  • Guild Cross Alpha Set (α) (340)
• The Weapon categories that provide good defense are:
  • Sword & Shield
  • Lance
  • Hunting Horn can provide boosts.
  • Uragaan Weapons