Defensive Fire

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

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

Notes

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

See also

• Ability mechanics