Physical Protect (buff)

Physical Protect is a buff in Xenoblade Chronicles and Future Connected. It reduces the amount of physical taken by a percentage, after defences are taken into account.

For party members, whether Physical Protect is better than Physical Defence Up is a complex matter that depends on many factors. Enemies always use Physical Protect when it comes to buffing their defences, as their defence mechanics operate differently.

Physical Protect can be caused at the start of battle by equipping gems.