Medallion of Courage – Dota 2 Guide, Stats & Hero Matchups [Patch 7.41a]
A Shining and Shimmering badge of bravery, a fantastic item that enhances your hero's capabilities and turns them into a supportive powerhouse on the battlefield!
Recipe
Abilities
Active: Valor
Increases armor by 7 or decreases armor by 4 for 8s depending on if cast on an ally or enemy. Cannot be cast on self.
Mana: 30
Cooldown: 18
Additional Insights
- Shares cooldown with <item_solar_crest></item_solar_crest>Dispellable
- The Medallion of Courage is a versatile item. It can be further upgraded into the Solar Crest, unlocking new abilities and enhancing its supportive features, making it an even more valuable asset for your hero and their allies.
Itemization Strategy
Convenient to be built by supports who needs that extra mana regenaration and amplfy the armor of their teammates or remove the opponents either which takes away the same ammount of armor from them making it logically a supportive item. An early game must have.
Trivia
The alteration from 'Medallion of Valor' to 'Medallion of Courage' reflects a shift in focus from valor, which emphasizes bravery and courage in the face of danger, aligning better with the item's function of reducing enemy armor and aiding teammates in battles. This change in name added depth to the item's identity within the Dota 2 universe, emphasizing its supportive and strategic role on the battlefield.