Guard Resistance
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| Type | Weapon Perk |
| Description | Increases resistance while guarding with a sword. |
Guard Resistance is a weapon perk in Destiny 2 that appears on Swords. It provides damage resistance while actively guarding with the sword.
Function
- Reduces incoming damage while holding the guard button
- Stacks with other damage resistance sources
- Effectiveness varies by perk tier
- Consumes sword ammo while guarding
Perk Tiers
Guard Resistance can roll with different effectiveness levels:
- Base version provides moderate resistance
- Enhanced versions offer greater damage reduction
- Some exotic swords have intrinsic guard bonuses
Synergies
Guard Resistance works well with:
- High sword ammo reserves
- Sword Scavenger mods
- Stronghold exotic gauntlets (Titan)
- Other damage resistance mods
Usage Tips
- Time guards to block incoming damage spikes
- Monitor ammo consumption while guarding
- Combine with healing abilities for sustained tanking
- Useful in both PvE and PvP scenarios
Affected Swords
Guard Resistance can appear on:
- Legendary swords as a random perk
- Some ritual/pinnacle swords
- Certain seasonal sword drops
Notes
- Guard efficiency affects ammo drain rate
- Does not protect against all damage types
- Environmental damage may bypass guard
- Guard can be broken by sufficient damage
