Defender

The Defender is a type of Emblem Heartless that appears in Kingdom Hearts. It is among the strongest common Heartless in the game, capable of blocking attacks with its large shield and delivering devastating counterattacks. It is first encountered by Sora in Hollow Bastion, but after Sora has sealed the Hollow Bastion Keyhole, Defenders begin appearing on other worlds as well.

Description
The Defender is humanoid in appearance, though its arms and torso are significantly bigger than its waist and legs and it cannot stand upright. It stands in an ape-like posture, using its right arm to maintain balance. Its body is covered in armour plating, making it rather tough. In its left arm, the Defender holds a large circular shield adorned with a demonic-looking canine face. The Defender uses the shield not only to deflect enemy attacks but to deliver its own attacks. To attack, it will thrust its shield forward and the shield's canine face will bite at the enemy. If the Defender is surrounded, it will swing in a circular motion and hit anyone within range, causing severe damage.

Spells
As well as physical attacks, the Defender also possesses magical attacks.
 * Firaga - The Defender's shield can cast powerful fireballs at distant targets. The fireballs have limited homing ability.


 * Blizzaga - The Defender's shield breathes a stream of ice to inflict cold damage on mid-range enemies.