Ability Defensive Fire
Type:	Archery (Melee Archer tree)
Effect type:	Sustained
Range:	Personal
Upkeep:	40
Fatigue:	5%
Cooldown:	15s
Requires:	22 dexterity Expert Combat Training
Description:	While active, the archer changes stance, receiving a bonus to defense but slowing the rate of fire. With the Master Archer talent, the defense bonus increases.

Defensive Fire is a rogue and warrior talent from the Melee Archer tree in Dragon Age: Origins.

Information Edit

• While active, the archer changes stance, gaining +15 defense, but increasing aim time by 1.2s. Master Archer grants a further +15 defense.
• Conjuration time: 1s.

Notes Edit

• Upkeep is in stamina.
• Rapid Shot, Aim and Defensive Fire modal abilities are mutually exclusive.

See also Edit

• Ability mechanics