Defending moves do not deal damage, but rather create other beneficial effects.
- On a 6 or less, the move misses or fails.
- On a 7-9, the move does its effect.
- On a 10+ the move does its effect. Resist 1 damage on this turn or take +1 forward on the next Battle roll.
- On a 12+ the move does its effect. Resist 1 damage on this turn. Choose either resist 1 extra damage on this turn or take +1 forward on the next Battle roll.
- On a 15+ the move does its effect. Resist 2 damage on this turn. Choose either resist 1 extra damage on this turn or take +1 forward on the next Battle roll.
- On a 20+ the move does its effect. Resist 2 damage on this turn. Choose either resist 2 extra damage on this turn or take +2 forward on the next Battle roll.