Defensive Posture

Effect[]

Reflect next spell projectile back at attacker when activated. Increases block mitigation by 5% and reduces block cost by 5% when slotted.

Requirements[]

• Unlocked at One Hand and Shield rank 14
• Requires 1 Skill Point

Morphs[]

Defensive Stance[]

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• Update 5: This ability now stuns your target for three seconds at all ranks.^[1]
• Update 6: Fixed an issue so the value in the tooltip for both morphs (Defensive Stance and Absorb Magic) is now correct.^[2]
• Update 7: Fixed an issue if you had a damage shield, you were not getting stunned by the reflected attack from this ability.^[3]
• Update 9: Fixed an issue where the visual effects of this ability and its morphs would fade earlier than the buff duration.^[4]

Absorb Magic[]

• Bolster your defenses, absorbing up to [x] damage from the next spell projectile cast at you and healing for 15% of your Max Health. While slotted, the amount of damage you can block is increased by 8% and the cost of blocking is reduced by 8%. Absorb spell projectiles, and heal yourself instead of reflecting it.
• Cost: 2430 stamina ^{confirmation needed}
• Update 5: This ability now absorbs 100% of damage caused, and also heals for 15% of your maximum health.^[1]
• Update 6: Fixed an issue so the value in the tooltip for both morphs (Defensive Stance and Absorb Magic) is now correct.^[2]
• Update 7: Significantly increased the maximum amount of damage prevented from this ability. We also fixed an issue where the heal from this ability could trigger from non-spell projectiles if you had multiple damage shields active.^[3]

Updates[]

• Update 2: As of Update 2, all One Hand and Shield abilities now require you to have a one-handed weapon and a shield equipped in order to activate them.^[5]

Appearances[]

• The Elder Scrolls Online

References[]

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