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Increased Physical Defense is a Buff in Octopath Traveler.
Effects[]
For the duration of the effect, standard attacks and Physical Attack Skills directed at this character will deal -33% (x⅔) damage. Additional applications of the same buff on the same target additively stack the remaining duration, up to a maximum of 9 turns.
Causes[]
Several Skills apply Increased Physical Defense:
| Skill | Job | Target | SP Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stout Wall | Warrior | Self | 4 | 3 turns |
| Mole Dance | Dancer | Single Ally | 4 | 2 turns |
| Starsong | Starseer | Single Ally | 25 | 2 turns |
Removal[]
Increased Physical Defense is removed by 
Decreased Physical Defense, such as from the Thief skill Armor Corrosive.
It can be prevented by 
Celestial Intervention (Enemy).
