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Defensive Position

Trial set · exact bonuses below, straight from the game data.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

TypeTrial
Where to get itClockwork City, Asylum Sanctorium
Max equipped pieces2 pieces
Bonus lines1
Perfected versionNo
Slot typesWeapons(Axe Dagger Sword Mace) Shield

Set bonuses

PiecesBonus (exact datamined text)
2 pcWhen you reflect or absorb a spell projectile with Defensive Posture, you restore 51-2200 Magicka. If Defensive Posture expires without reflecting or absorbing a spell projectile, you restore 153-6600 Magicka instead.

Who actually runs Defensive Position?

Tracked creator guides that mention it (5)

From the creator pages we monitor — a mention, not an endorsement; dates shown.

CreatorGuideUpdated
AlcastPowerful Dragonknight Tank Build for ESO - Elder Scrolls Online2026-06-04
AlcastESO Dragonknight Subclasses Build Tank - Subclassing Optimized2026-06-03
AlcastESO Necromancer Subclasses Build - Subclassing Optimized Tank2026-06-03
DecimusBow Nightblade - Decimus Gaming2026-04-15
DecimusMagicka Sorcerer (Heavy Attack) - Decimus Gaming2026-03-20

What else drops here?

Other sets from Asylum Sanctorium (11)

Chaotic WhirlwindConcentrated ForceDisciplined SlashPerfected Chaotic WhirlwindPerfected Concentrated ForcePerfected Defensive PositionPerfected Disciplined SlashPerfected Piercing SprayPerfected Timeless BlessingPiercing SprayTimeless Blessing

Other sets from Clockwork City (17)

Chaotic WhirlwindConcentrated ForceDisciplined SlashFortified BrassInnate AxiomLivewireMad TinkererMechanical AcuityPerfected Chaotic WhirlwindPerfected Concentrated ForcePerfected Defensive PositionPerfected Disciplined Slash

…and 5 more.

Where & how to get it

Where to get it: Clockwork City, Asylum Sanctorium

Access: Clockwork City (DLC) — per UESP dungeon/trial/arena data; check the DLC checker.

Slots (5):

Weapons(AxeDaggerSwordMace)Shield

FAQ

What does Defensive Position do?

Defensive Position is a Trial set with 1 bonus line. At 2 pieces, its top bonus is: When you reflect or absorb a spell projectile with Defensive Posture, you restore 51-2200 Magicka. If Defensive Posture expires without reflecting or absorbing a spell projectile, you restore 153-6600 Magicka instead. See the full table above for every piece tier.

Where do you get Defensive Position?

Clockwork City, Asylum Sanctorium.

Is there a perfected version of Defensive Position?

No — Defensive Position has no perfected variant in the datamined data.

What slots can Defensive Position go in?

Weapons(Axe Dagger Sword Mace) Shield.

How many pieces do you need for the full Defensive Position bonus?

2 pieces equipped for the full set.