Overview
Weapon Shielding is a Tier 2 Vitality item that grants a protective barrier upon taking burst weapon damage. It is particularly effective against high-DPS heroes, providing a window of survivability and mobility.
Stats
- Cost: 1600 Souls
- Tier: 2 (Vitality)
- +2.5 Health Regen (Out of Combat)
Passive
Gain a Barrier whenever you take significant Weapon Damage from enemy Heroes in a small time frame.
- Cooldown: 45s
- Trigger: Take 150 Weapon Damage within 3.5s
- Effect: Gain 300 Barrier and +1.5m/s Move Speed
- Duration: 7s
Spirit Scaling
- Barrier Health: 300 + (5 * Spirit Power)
When to Buy
- Strong against high weapon damage carries like Haze or Wraith
- Effective when facing burst damage in lane or skirmishes
- Good for surviving ganks due to the movement speed burst
Synergies
- Abrams: Enhances his natural durability and allows him to soak more damage in team fights
- Mo & Krill: Provides a safety net while engaging or using close-range abilities