Defense

Defense is a player statistic that determines how much damage can be taken per hit. The damage the player takes is reduced by 50%// of their defense value. Defense can be increased by equipping armor and accessories, or temporarily boosted by various buffs.

Some forms of damage are impossible to reduce through defense. Damage from health-draining debuffs like On Fire! or drowning in water are not reduced by defense. Damage taken from lava, however, can be reduced through defense.