# Defense Items

## Tier 1

## Oakheart

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABf4m4zURssMdbZmNi%2Foakheart.png?alt=media\&token=a4c69cfd-fead-43fb-870e-39bcf4fc42a5)

* Cost: 300

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:&#x20;
  * +250 Max Health
* Builds into:
  * [Dragonheart](#dragonheart)
  * [Lifespring](#lifespring)
  * [Reflex Block](#reflex-block)
  * [Flare Gun](https://ezl.gitbook.io/vainglory-wiki/m-v-heroes/utility-items#flare-gun)
  * \[Stormguard Banner

    ]\(utility-item-details.md#stormguard-banner)

## Light Shield

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABf6N59fGeM1ap1C6c%2Flight-shield.png?alt=media\&token=30f5c7bc-23fd-435c-b5ac-e62d84b0d779)

* Cost: 250

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +30 Shield
  * +5 Armor
* Builds into:
  * \[Kenetic Shield

    ]\(untitled.md#kenetic-shield)
* Tip: Shield reduces damage from abilities.

## Light Armor

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABf7Q8bVfHcd-ztfVE%2Flight-armor.png?alt=media\&token=3c5c643b-4dac-4532-a416-24f801e8178a)

* Cost: 250

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +30 Armor
  * +5 Shield
* Builds into:
  * \[Coat of plates

    ]\(untitled.md#coat-of-plates)
* Tip: Armor reduces damage from basic attacks.

## Tier 2

## Dragonheart

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABf8gKdpygAvhkS1Q-%2Fdragonheart.png?alt=media\&token=957da7ba-b238-4532-abc6-c8104aaeef76)

* Cost: 650(350)

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +450 Max Health
* Builds into:
  * [Slumbering Husk](#slumbering-husk)
  * [Crucible](#crucible)
  * [War Treads](https://ezl.gitbook.io/vainglory-wiki/m-v-heroes/utility-items#war-treads)
  * [Nullwave Gauntlet](https://ezl.gitbook.io/vainglory-wiki/m-v-heroes/utility-items#nullwave-gauntlet)
  * \[Shiversteel

    ]\(utility-item-details.md#shiversteel)
* Builds from:
  * \[Oakheart

    ]\(untitled.md#oakheart)

## Lifespring

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABfBD6FB4mfdmXjAHi%2Flifespring.png?alt=media\&token=3ab41688-fcca-43e8-ba39-12a5ff528ab5)

* Cost: 800(500)

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +300 Max Health
  * Passive: Regenerate 1.5% of your missing health per second whenever you are out of combat with enemy heroes for 5s.
* Builds into:
  * \[Fountain of Renewal

    ]\(untitled.md#fountain-of-renewal)
* Builds from:
  * \[Oakheart

    ]\(untitled.md#oakheart)
* Tip: Helps you stay healthy in between battles.

## Reflex Block

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABfClgmjsy6HU6OGcG%2Freflex-block.png?alt=media\&token=1197a528-2aa7-4a5d-bc4f-4f3bae369a12)

* Cost: 700(400)

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +250 Max Health
  * Activate: Gain a barrier worth 25% of your missing health and block all debuffs for 1.5s. (45s cooldown) Can activate while stunned.
* Builds into:
  * [Crucible](#crucible)
  * \[Aegis

    ]\(untitled.md#aegis)
* Builds from:
  * \[Oakheart

    ]\(untitled.md#oakheart)
* Tip: Block dangerous but predictable abilities with your fast reflexes.

## Kenetic Shield

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABfDyxoTvgxQJP_2Ou%2Fkinetic-shield.png?alt=media\&token=d608aa88-8e3e-45bc-a74a-2a85fa9d62e9)

* Cost: 800(550)

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +65 Shield
  * +20 Armor
* Builds into:
  * [Fountain of Renewal](#fountain-of-renewal)
  * \[Aegis

    ]\(untitled.md#aegis)
* Builds from:
  * \[Light Shield

    ]\(untitled.md#light-shield)
* Tip: Shield reduces damage from abilities.

## Coat of Plates

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABfGB9kDZZLuqWyMWk%2Fcoat-of-plates.png?alt=media\&token=cad1d099-cd2d-40c2-b200-84ad521bd8a4)

* Cost: 800(550)

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +65 Armor
  * +20 Shield
* Builds into:
  * [Metal Jacket](#metal-jacket)
  * \[Atlas Pauldron

    ]\(untitled.md#atlas-pauldron)
* Builds from:
  * \[Light Armor

    ]\(untitled.md#light-armor)
* Tip: Armor reduces damage from basic attacks.

## Tier 3

## Slumbering Husk

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABfIhKOWQVaxPpn1vQ%2Fslumbering-husk.png?alt=media\&token=cc402408-6829-4a3d-b058-3cdab21501a5)

* Cost: 1700(1050)

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +650 Max Health
  * Passive: Taking 25% of your max health in damage over 1.5s fortifies your remaining health for 2.0s (25s cooldown).
* Builds from:
  * \[Dragonheart

    ]\(untitled.md#dragonheart)
* Tip: Buy this to survive against opponents with high burst damage.

## Crucible

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABfKO2F2dMK8SnpFmV%2Fcrucible.png?alt=media\&token=7d7a5f5d-9524-42d0-9fd7-5006f2b3e399)

* Cost: 1850(500)

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +700 Max Health
  * Activate: Trigger [Reflex Block](#reflex-block) for you and nearby teammates. (45s cooldown)
* Builds from:
  * [Dragonheart](#dragonheart)
  * \[Reflex Block

    ]\(untitled.md#reflex-block)
* Tip:Protect your friends with Reflex Block!

## Fountain of Renewal

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABfLN8TP64gzHZ6cBl%2Ffountain-of-renewal.png?alt=media\&token=694d5561-38b7-4b63-a3e7-d006590205de)

* Cost: 2300(700)

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +300 Max Health
  * +65 Shield
  * +20 Armor
  * Passive: [Lifespring](#lifespring)
  * Activate: Heals you and nearby allies for 2.5 health for each % missing health per second for 3s. (65s cooldown)
* Builds from:
  * [Lifespring](#lifespring)
  * \[Kenetic Shield

    ]\(untitled.md#kenetic-shield)
* Tip: Heal is especially powerful on allies who are almost dead.

## Aegis

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABfMSDJKLmex8LFIk3%2Faegis.png?alt=media\&token=2d8bdb62-5150-4993-9c51-2ba98fc56d15)

* Cost: 2150(650)

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +85 Shield
  * +20 Armor
  * +250 Max Health
  * Activate: [Reflex Block](#reflex-block) (35s cooldown)
* Builds from:
  * [Reflex Block](#reflex-block)
  * \[Kenetic Shield

    ]\(untitled.md#kenetic-shield)
* Tip: Greatly reduces damage from enemy abilities.

## Metal Jacket

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABfNaD8QQoaLzmpsGg%2Fmetal-jacket.png?alt=media\&token=f257f9ab-ca7b-4980-a0ff-656030aa20fe)

* Cost: 2000(1200)

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +120 Armor
  * +25 Shield
* Builds from:
  * \[Coat of Plates

    ]\(untitled.md#coat-of-plates)
* Tip: Armor reduces damage from basic attacks.

## Atlas Pauldron

![](https://3606592176-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jiwk9ds21Hoy5QAcA%2F-LABf0R9QXFDgw-CIjt1%2F-LABfP-Lgd2WQ01hhlml%2Fatlas-pauldron.png?alt=media\&token=7495187e-3571-4724-85b1-b48306d1dc50)

* Cost:1900(1100)

  &#x20;gold
* Stats:
  * +80 Armor
  * +25 Shield
  * Activate: Maim nearby enemies, lowering their attack speed by 50% of their total for 4s in a 4-meter range. (20s cooldown)
* Builds from:
  * \[Coat of Plates

    ]\(untitled.md#coat-of-plates)
* Tip: Counters enemies with high attack speed, but you must get close to the enemies to affect them.
