Gear and upgrades
The Secrets of Defense
- Type
- NG+
Where
Finish the campaign on Normal (or Madhouse). It appears in the Item Box of every save.
Effect
While carried, guarding cuts damage to 1/8 instead of 1/4. With The Essence of Defense as well, blocked hits do no damage.
Verdict
Essential for Madhouse, which is why your first run should be on Normal rather than Easy.