damage_block

<h1>Active: Overwhelm</h1> Stuns a target enemy unit for <value>1.6</value> seconds. <br></br>Pierces Spell Immunity.

<h1>Passive: Bash</h1> Grants melee heroes a <value>25</value>% chance on hit to stun the target for <value>1.2</value> seconds and deal <value>120</value> bonus physical damage.  Bash chance for ranged heroes is <value>10</value>%.

<h1>Passive: Damage Block</h1> Grants a <value>60</value>% chance to block <value>70</value> damage from incoming attacks on melee heroes, and <value>35</value> damage on ranged.

<h1>Passive: Bash</h1> Grants melee heroes a <value>25</value>% chance on hit to stun the target for <value>1.2</value> seconds and deal <value>100</value> bonus physical damage.  Bash chance for ranged heroes is <value>10</value>%.

<h1>Active: Guard</h1> For <value>8</value> seconds, grant nearby allied heroes and buildings a <value>100</value>% chance to block damage equal to <value>70</value> plus <value>2.5</value>% of the casters max health value from each incoming attack.<br></br>Units may only be affected by Guard once every <value>35</value> seconds.<br></br>Radius: <value>1200</value>

<h1>Passive: Damage Block</h1> Grants a <value>60</value>% chance to block <value>75</value> damage from incoming attacks on melee heroes, and <value>50</value> damage on ranged.

<h1>Passive: Damage Block</h1> Grants a <value>60</value>% chance to block <value>50</value> damage from incoming attacks on melee heroes, and <value>25</value> damage on ranged.

A hero's steadfast shield, a sturdy and protective item that fortifies your hero's defenses against enemy attacks in the most reliable moments.

Vanguard

Upgraded Item | Armor

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Passive: Damage Block

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Heroes with Vanguard as Core Item

Heroes countered by Vanguard

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