
Diablo 4 Defensive Stance
The Diablo 4 Defensive Stance is a Weapon Mastery Barbarian Passive. Using the Defensive Stance Increase the Damage Reduction gained while you are Fortified by an additional + {2% / 4% / 6%} .
Defensive Stance Guide
Tier Rank | Name | Description |
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C Tier | Defensive Stance | Increase the Damage Reduction gained while you are Fortified by an additional + {2% / 4% / 6%} . |

Best Builds To Use with Defensive Stance
We have a total of (2) builds that use the Barbarian Defensive Stance Passive. You can click/tap any Defensive Stance build below to view the complete Build.
Best Paragons To Use with Defensive Stance
The best paragon to use with Defensive Stance passive in D4 is Brawl.
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D Tier
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? Tier
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Best Aspects To Use with Defensive Stance
The best legendary aspects to combo with Defensive Stance passive in D4 is Aspect of Bul-Kathos.
Tier | Aspect | Slots | Effect |
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A Tier
| ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Basic Skills grant 20% Damage Reduction for [2.0-6.0] seconds. | |
C Tier
| ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Gain [2.0-4.0%] Damage Reduction for each Nearby Bleeding enemy up to [10-20%] maximum. | |
D Tier
| ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Leap creates an Earthquake that deals [X] Physical damage over 4 seconds. While standing in Earthquakes, you gain [5-15%] increased Damage Reduction. | |
? Tier
| ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Iron Skin grants Unstoppable, and [10-20%] Damage Reduction. |

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Best Skills To Use with Defensive Stance
The best skill synergy with the Defensive Stance passive in D4 is Challenging Shout, and there is also a strong passive synergy with Pit Fighter.
Tier | Skills & Passives | Description |
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C Tier
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Taunt Nearby enemies and gain {40% / 42% / 44% / 46% / 48%} Damage Reduction for 6 seconds.
![]() Shout Cooldown: 25
Enhanced: While Challenging Shout is active, gain x20% bonus Maximum Life.
Strategic: While Challenging Shout is active, gain Thorns equal to 30% of your Maximum Life.
Tactical: While Challenging Shout is active, you gain 3 Fury each time you take damage.
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A Tier
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You deal x {3% / 6% / 9%} increased damage to Close enemies and gain {2% / 4% / 6%} Distant Damage Reduction.
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B Tier
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Gain {3% / 6% / 9%} Damage Reduction while Berserking.
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C Tier
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Damage Reduction against Elites is increased by {3% / 6% / 9%} .
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