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Perfected 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 lines2
Perfected versionYes
Slot typesShield Weapons(Dagger Sword Mace Axe)

Set bonuses

PiecesBonus (exact datamined text)
2 pc ★Adds 2-103 Stamina Recovery
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 Perfected Defensive Position?

Tracked creator guides that mention it (3)

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

CreatorGuideUpdated
DecimusBow Nightblade - Decimus Gaming2026-04-15
DecimusMagicka Sorcerer (Heavy Attack) - Decimus Gaming2026-03-20
DecimusStamina Warden (Brawler) - Decimus Gaming2025-12-05

What else drops here?

Other sets from Asylum Sanctorium (11)

Other sets from Clockwork City (17)

…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):

ShieldWeapons(DaggerSwordMaceAxe)

FAQ

What does Perfected Defensive Position do?

Perfected Defensive Position is a Trial set with 2 bonus lines. 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 Perfected Defensive Position?

Clockwork City, Asylum Sanctorium.

Is there a perfected version of Perfected Defensive Position?

Yes. The perfected version adds an extra bonus line (marked ★ in the table) and drops from the veteran/hard-mode source.

What slots can Perfected Defensive Position go in?

Shield Weapons(Dagger Sword Mace Axe).

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

2 pieces equipped for the full set.