Overview
Guardian Ward is a Tier 2 Vitality item that provides a protective barrier and movement speed to the user or an ally. It is particularly effective on support heroes who can benefit from the increased ability range and the reduced cooldown when cast on teammates.
Stats
- Cost: 1600 Souls
- Tier: 2 (Vitality)
- +8% Ability Range
- +8% Ability Radius
Active
Provide the target with a Barrier and temporary Move Speed. Can be self-cast. Cooldown is reduced by half when cast on someone else.
- Cooldown: 60s (30s when cast on others)
- 250 Barrier
- +2.75m/s Move Speed
- 6s Duration
- 40m Cast Range
When to Buy
- Purchase this in the mid-game when you or your lane partner are being targeted by burst damage.
- Excellent for supports who want to maximize their impact from a distance due to the Ability Range bonus.
- Strong against heroes who rely on quick picks, as the 250 barrier can prevent a lethal blow.
- A great pickup if you plan on upgrading to Divine Barrier later in the game.
Synergies
- Ivy: Can use her abilities from further away while providing a shield to her tethered ally.
- Dynamo: Benefits from the extra range on his abilities while using the active to protect himself or allies during teamfights.
- Kelvin: The extra range helps with his poke, and the barrier adds to his utility as a frontline support.