Expert Defense
This passive was removed from the game prior to the beta launch. This article is preserved for archive purposes. See the Passive skill page for current passive skill information.
Expert Defense is a passive skill available to the Barbarian, Monk, Witch Doctor, and Wizard. It increases defense.
Lore
Not known yet.
Design
Increases defense by 20%.
Level Requirement
- Witch Doctor: level 12
- Monk: level 17
- Wizard: level 17
- Barbarian: level 20
Synergies
No synergies with any active skills or other passive skills are known.
Development
Passive skills have had a long and storied history. When Diablo III debuted at the WWI 2008, skill trees included passive skills, much like in Diablo II. In 2010, it was announced that passive skills had been renamed traits and separated out from active skills. At the July 2011 Press Event, Blizzard announced that passive skills were once again in the game, replacing the traits system. Expert Defense was first revealed in the July 2011 Press Event.
References
- Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report -- IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
| Classes of the Diablo games |
Skills - Active skills - Skill runes - Passives - Resource - Movement ability [e] Barbarian Demon Hunter Monk Necromancer Witch Doctor Wizard Followers Other Classes Fan-made |
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| The Barbarian | Fury - Barbarian Active Skills (Archive) | Barbarian Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary Might |
Secondary Tactics |
Defensive Rage |
Pound of Flesh (10) |
Superstition (30) |
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| Barbarian skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Might Tactics Rage |
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