Defense (abbreviated in-game as DEF) is used to calculate how much received damage to a Cookie or enemy is reduced by a flat amount. The higher their DEF, the less damage they receive.
DEF Increase
Cookies
| Cookie | Effect | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Unstable Formula |
Chance to increase own DEF by 50%. | 10s |
| Carrot Harvest |
Increases all allies' DEF by 15%. | 6s |
| Passive |
Increases all allies' DEF by 6500. |
Until defeat |
| Deep-sea Diver |
After discovering the Anchor relic, increases all allies' DEF by 15%. | 10s |
| Passive |
Kingly Presence Increases own DEF by 15%. |
- |
| Passive |
If |
- |
| Passive (if |
★2A Effect Increases own DEF by 7%. |
- |
| Passive |
After using |
12s |
| Licorice Servants |
Increases all allies' DEF by 20%. | 7s |
| Whispers of Apathy |
Lantern of Apathy When the Lantern of Apathy heals allies, increases their DEF by 30%. |
4s |
| Passive |
Increases all allies' DEF by 3500. |
Until defeat |
| Might of House Oyster |
While their Shields are active, Oyster Soldiers gain a DEF increase by 30%. | See notes[1] |
| Paru-paru-parfait!★ |
Increases all allies' DEF by 10%. | 7s |
| Tails' Spin Dash |
Increases all allies' DEF by 15%. | 7s |
Treasures
3 Treasures match the category selection (DEF Increase):
| Treasure | Effect | Rarity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disciple's Magic Scroll | |||
| Explorer's Monocle | |||
| Gatekeeper Ghost's Horn |
Landmarks
| Landmark | Effect |
|---|---|
| Everwinter Snow Globe | Increases all Cookies' DEF by 5-10%.
|
Statuses
| Status | Effect | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Earth's Protection | Upon using skill, increases own DEF by a certain amount. | 10s |
Others
- Certain Costume Sets and Bonds will increase DEF.
DEF Reduction
Cookies
| Cookie | Effect | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Electrifying Rock! |
Reduces the DEF of the highest Max HP target by 25%. | 10s |
| It's Showtime! |
Reduces the DEF of targets by 20% for each |
15s |
| Apple of My Eye! |
Candy Apple targets' DEF is reduced by 40%. | 12s |
| Regular Attack |
Reduces the nearest target's DEF (up to x2) by 7.5% (15%). | 10s |
| Black Shark Torpedo |
Reduces the DEF of three lowest HP targets by 42%. | 8s |
| Choco Penumbra |
Reduce DEF of target, depending on the type of enemy: Cookies: -50% DEF Others: -10% DEF |
10s |
| Solemn Judgment |
Second hit reduces all targets' DEF by 15%. | 9s |
| Awakened King |
Reduces all targets' DEF by 30% if they're a Cookie and 20% otherwise. |
5s (Cookies) 15s (Others) |
| Sword of Darkness |
Reduces all targets' DEF (up to x3)[2] by 20% (60%). | 7s |
| Eternal Frost |
Stacks up to x2, applied to targets immune to |
15s |
| Catch Me If You Can! |
Reduces all targets' DEF by 35.0%. | 10s |
| Somersault |
Reduces all targets' DEF by 20%. | 8s |
| Licorice Curse |
Reduces DEF of the highest DEF target by 40%. | 12s |
| The Culprit... is YOU! |
If used with 7 Deduction stacks, reduces the DEF of the highest ATK target by 35%. | 15s |
| Sugarcloud Express |
Reduces all targets' DEF (up to x25) by 3.5% (87.5%). | 7s |
| Heart-Piercing Arrow |
Stacks up to x10, reduces targets' DEF by 4% (40%). |
10s |
| Royal Swing |
Reduces all targets' DEF by 15%. | 6s |
| Seven Prophecies (Thunder) |
Reduces all targets' DEF (up to x3 on larger enemies)[2] by 15% (45%). | 7s |
| Regular Attack (Drones) |
Team Drizzle When |
10s |
| Raspberry Reprise |
Reduces closest target's DEF by 50%. | 10s |
| Here, There, Everywhere! |
Reduces all targets' DEF (up to x6) by 14% (84%). | 14s |
| Buttercream Blast |
Reduces DEF (up to x3) of three highest ATK targets, depending on the enemy: Cookies: -7% (-21%) DEF Others: -13.5% (-40.5%) DEF |
10s |
| Rising Tide |
Reduces all targets' DEF by 15%. | 15s |
| Doughnut Beam |
Reduces all targets' DEF by 40%. | 10s |
| Regular Attack (if |
Reduces the nearest target's DEF by 20%. Cannot be inflicted on bosses. | 10s |
Treasures
3 Treasures match the category selection (DEF Reduction):
| Treasure | Effect | Rarity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossoming Acorn Bomb | |||
| Miraculous Ghost Ice Cream | |||
| Pilgrim's Slingshot |
Resistance to DEF Reduction
Reduces the effects of DEF Down debuffs, including debuffs that have it as an additional effect.
Cookies
| Cookie | Effect | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Somber Affection |
If she is the only Cookie |
12s |
Notes
- ↑ Shields last until they are destroyed, dispelled, or the Oyster Soldier's lifetime expires.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 DEF Reduction can be inflicted three times with the same skill on certain enemies or bosses, due to them having larger hitboxes. (Ex. Red Velvet Dragon)






































