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It doesn't alter physical defense, the fire 'armor' is more of just adding fire damage to his physical blows or to people hitting him/near him, in addition to obscuring his figure a bit. In certain situations it might help resistant certain damages like a small spray of water but otherwise it isn't exactly used for pure defensive purposes.

Already have a swordsman? Damn...I may have to construct a different role then.