Black Ice Shield
DefenseTier 2780g
Cheap early hybrid-defense item that scales up automatically with more enemies nearby.
Stats
- Physical DEF
- +20
- 80
- Magic DEF
- +20
- 48
Each bar is scaled against the highest value of that stat on any item in the game — the faint number at the end of the track is that maximum.
Passives and actives
- Unique PassiveFortress Shield
For each enemy hero within 5 units, Hybrid Defense is increased by 4, up to 20.
When to build it
Not a counter-item, though it scales best vs. multi-hero dive/gank situations since its Hybrid Defense bonus increases per nearby enemy hero, up to +20. Early roam/tank pickup that upgrades into Dominance Ice.
Build path
Built from
Leather Jerkin220g- +
Magic Resist Cloak220g - Black Ice Shield
Builds into
Instead of this, consider
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