Defending

Defending was a weapon quality that let a magical weapon aid its wielder in defense.
==Powers==
The wielder could choose to transform the weapon's magical enhancement into a defensive barrier, making it harder for foes to hit the weapon's wielder.
==Creation==
A spellcaster needed the shield or shield of faith spells to create a weapon with this quality.
==Notable Defender Weapons==
* Drizzt Do'Urden's left-hand scimitar Twinkle was a +2 defending scimitar.
* Elfhost was a sentient +5 defender longsword.
* Mielikki's twin Hornblades were +5 defending holy keen mighty cleaving scimitars.
* Mortal Strike, the personal weapon of the scholar god Oghma, was a +5 dancing defending longsword.
* The Rod of Four Moons, the personal weapon of the moon goddess Selûne, was a +5 defending disruption holy heavy mace.
* An enchanted defender rapier belonged to a wizard and smith Darnarest and as of 1369 DR, was kept in the ruins of his tower, next to the book that contained the guidance of crafting similar blades - Darnarest's Guide to Enchanting Blades.
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===Connections===
Category:Weapon qualities
Category:Plus-1 equivalent
Category:Plus-2 equivalent