Ward

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Ward is a form of defence that reduces the damage taken from a hit equal to the amount of Ward, then goes on cooldown. Ward recharges 5 seconds after it depletes. Unlike energy shield, taking damage will not interrupt the Ward restoration time.

Ward can only be found in item bases found from expeditions and Iron Flasks.

Mechanics

Ward reduces the final damage of the hit. It is taken before energy shields and after Aegis and guard skill buffs. Ward will not activate if the hit deals 0 damage.

Example:

• You take 1000 Physical damage.
• 1000 Physical damage - Aegis and guard skill buffs - Total Ward - Total energy shield = Damage taken on life

Items

Flask

Item		Stats
Splitting SteelSplitting SteelAttack, Projectile, AoE, Physical Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-8) Mana Attack Speed: 90% of base Attack Damage: (70-210)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (70-210)%Fire a single projectile that splits on impact or at the targeted location, dealing area damage when it splits and again when the split projectiles explode at the end of their flight. Requires a Sword or Axe.(1-101) to (2-151) Added Attack Physical Damage Modifiers to number of Projectiles instead apply to the number of targets Projectile Splits towards Projectiles Split towards (2-5) targets Base radius is (0.6-1) metre 40% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit Projectiles can Split without hitting a target Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Impale EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	1	(1-101) to (2-151) Added Attack Physical Damage Modifiers to number of Projectiles instead apply to the number of targets Projectile Splits towards Projectiles Split towards (2-5) targets Base radius is (0.6-1) metre 40% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit Projectiles can Split without hitting a target
Orb of StormsOrb of StormsLightning, Spell, AoE, Chaining, Orb Level: (1-20) Cost: (4-16) Mana Cooldown Time: 0.50 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: 0.50 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 110%Requires Level 4Creates a stationary electrical orb that strikes enemies in its area of effect with beams of lightning that can then split to hit more enemies. Modifiers to cast speed will increase how frequently it does this. Casting this skill again will replace the previous orb.Deals (3-304) to (8-913) Lightning Damage Strikes every (3.50-2.55) seconds, and when you use a Lightning Skill near the Orb Strikes every 0.50 seconds while Channelling a Lightning Skill near the Orb Beam Splits towards 3 additional targets Orb disappears after (10-29) Strikes Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Beam Splits towards (0.1-2) additional targetsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	4	Deals (3-304) to (8-913) Lightning Damage Strikes every (3.50-2.55) seconds, and when you use a Lightning Skill near the Orb Strikes every 0.50 seconds while Channelling a Lightning Skill near the Orb Beam Splits towards 3 additional targets Orb disappears after (10-29) Strikes
Sniper's MarkSniper's MarkSpell, Curse, Mark Level: (1-20) Cost: (16-33) Mana Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 4Curses a single enemy, increasing the damage they take from projectiles, and making projectiles split when hitting them, to hit other targets around them. You can only have one Mark at a time.Cursed enemies take (10-29)% increased Damage from Projectile Hits Projectiles which Hit Cursed Enemies Split towards 2 additional targets Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Cursed enemies take (0.25-5)% increased Damage from Projectile HitsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	4	Cursed enemies take (10-29)% increased Damage from Projectile Hits Projectiles which Hit Cursed Enemies Split towards 2 additional targets
Vaal AbsolutionVaal AbsolutionSpell, Minion, Duration, Physical, Lightning, Vaal, AoE Level: (1-20) Souls Per Use: 40 Can Store 1 Use(s) Soul Gain Prevention: 30 sec Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 12Causes one of your existing Sentinels of Absolution to Ascend, becoming more powerful, gaining new spells, and overriding its duration, while maintaining its other bonuses, including from support gems. If you cannot have more Ascended Sentinels of Absolution, an existing one will be refreshed instead.Base duration is 15.00 seconds Modifiers to Skill Effect Duration also apply to this Skill's Soul Gain Prevention Maximum 1 Ascended Sentinel of Absolution Ascended Sentinel does not count towards the regular limit Ascended Sentinels deal 200% more Damage Ascended Sentinels take 70% less Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Minions have (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RateCorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	12	Base duration is 15.00 seconds Modifiers to Skill Effect Duration also apply to this Skill's Soul Gain Prevention Maximum 1 Ascended Sentinel of Absolution Ascended Sentinel does not count towards the regular limit Ascended Sentinels deal 200% more Damage Ascended Sentinels take 70% less Damage
Iron FlaskIron FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on useRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	27	Restores Ward on use
Vaal DominationVaal DominationSpell, Minion, Duration, Vaal, Attack, Melee, Strike Level: (1-20) Souls Per Use: 30 Can Store 3 Use(s) Soul Gain Prevention: 20 sec Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 28This spell causes one of your existing Sentinels of Dominance to Ascend, becoming more powerful, gaining new attacks, and overriding its duration, while maintaining its monster modifiers and other bonuses, including from support gems. If you cannot have more Ascended Sentinels of Dominance, an existing one will be refreshed instead.Base duration is 30.00 seconds Modifiers to Skill Effect Duration also apply to this Skill's Soul Gain Prevention Maximum 3 Ascended Sentinels of Dominance Ascended Sentinels do not count towards the regular limits Ascended Sentinels deal 200% more Damage Ascended Sentinels take 70% less Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Minions have (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RateCorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	28	Base duration is 30.00 seconds Modifiers to Skill Effect Duration also apply to this Skill's Soul Gain Prevention Maximum 3 Ascended Sentinels of Dominance Ascended Sentinels do not count towards the regular limits Ascended Sentinels deal 200% more Damage Ascended Sentinels take 70% less Damage

Runic base type

Item		WD
Runic GlovesRunic GlovesWard: (24-28)Requires Level 24, 16 Str, 16 Dex, 16 Int	24	(24-28)
Runic GreavesRunic GreavesWard: (24-28)Requires Level 24, 20 Str, 20 Dex, 20 Int	24	(24-28)
Runic HelmRunic HelmWard: (41-47)Requires Level 25, 30 Str, 30 Dex, 30 Int	25	(41-47)
Runic GagesRunic GagesWard: (62-71)Requires Level 48, 31 Str, 31 Dex, 31 Int	48	(62-71)
Runic SolleretsRunic SolleretsWard: (62-71)Requires Level 48, 37 Str, 37 Dex, 37 Int	48	(62-71)
Runic CrestRunic CrestWard: (97-112)Requires Level 49, 55 Str, 55 Dex, 55 Int	49	(97-112)
Runic CrownRunic CrownWard: (164-189)Requires Level 68, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int	68	(164-189)
Runic GauntletsRunic GauntletsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 38 Str, 38 Dex, 38 Int	69	(102-117)
Runic SabatonsRunic SabatonsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 46 Str, 46 Dex, 46 Int	69	(102-117)

Unique items

Item		Stats
Elixir of the Unbroken CircleElixir of the Unbroken Circle Iron FlaskLasts (6.00-7.00) Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(20-40)% increased Duration Recover 4% of Life per Endurance Charge on use Lose all Endurance Charges on use Gain 1 Endurance Charge per Second during EffectNothing endures. All things end. Then, they begin again.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	27	Restores Ward on use(20-40)% increased Duration Recover 4% of Life per Endurance Charge on use Lose all Endurance Charges on use Gain 1 Endurance Charge per Second during Effect
Olroth's ResolveOlroth's Resolve Iron FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds Consumes (56-60) of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(40-50)% increased Charges per use Ward does not Break during Effect 70% less Ward during EffectOlroth the Gallant, tireless and true, he fights for me, he fights for you!Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	27	Restores Ward on use(40-50)% increased Charges per use Ward does not Break during Effect 70% less Ward during Effect
Starlight ChaliceStarlight Chalice Iron FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(20-30)% increased Charge Recovery Inflict Fire, Cold and Lightning Exposure on nearby Enemies when used (20-30)% increased Effect of Non-Damaging Ailments you inflict during EffectUhtred and his priests drank of the skies to empower runes... and themselves.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	27	Restores Ward on use(20-30)% increased Charge Recovery Inflict Fire, Cold and Lightning Exposure on nearby Enemies when used (20-30)% increased Effect of Non-Damaging Ailments you inflict during Effect
Vorana's PreparationVorana's Preparation Iron FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds Consumes (36-44) of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(-10-10)% increased Charges per use Debilitate nearby Enemies for 2 Seconds when Effect ends Effect is removed when Ward Breaks Culling Strike during EffectVorana trained her mercenaries thus: strike true and survive.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	27	Restores Ward on use(-10-10)% increased Charges per use Debilitate nearby Enemies for 2 Seconds when Effect ends Effect is removed when Ward Breaks Culling Strike during Effect

Unique armour

Main page: List of unique armours granting ward

Item		WD	Stats
FaithguardFaithguard Runic HelmWard: (51-63)Requires Level 25, 30 Str, 30 Dex, 30 Int+(20-30) to Intelligence (25-35)% increased Ward (40-60)% faster Restoration of Ward (15-25)% increased Light Radius Increases and Reductions to Maximum Energy Shield instead apply to WardThe priests of the Kalguur worshipped knowledge, not gods.	25	(51-63)	+(20-30) to Intelligence (25-35)% increased Ward (40-60)% faster Restoration of Ward (15-25)% increased Light Radius Increases and Reductions to Maximum Energy Shield instead apply to Ward
NightgripNightgrip Runic GagesWard: (82-105)Requires Level 48, 31 Str, 31 Dex, 31 Int(33-48)% increased Ward +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance Gain Added Chaos Damage equal to 20% of Ward 75% of Damage taken bypasses WardThose heroes that set foot on Wraeclast found themselves changing, only subtly at first...	48	(82-105)	(33-48)% increased Ward +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance Gain Added Chaos Damage equal to 20% of Ward 75% of Damage taken bypasses Ward
Olroth's ChargeOlroth's Charge Runic SolleretsWard: (93-127)Requires Level 48, 37 Str, 37 Dex, 37 Int(50-80)% increased Ward (50-30)% slower Restoration of Ward 20% increased Movement Speed Gain Adrenaline for 3 seconds when Ward BreaksWhere others would retreat when vulnerable, Olroth the Gallant fought deeper into battle.	48	(93-127)	(50-80)% increased Ward (50-30)% slower Restoration of Ward 20% increased Movement Speed Gain Adrenaline for 3 seconds when Ward Breaks
Cadigan's CrownCadigan's Crown Runic CrownWard: (164-189)Requires Level 68, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 IntNever deal Critical Strikes BattlemageCadigan the Third ruled dispassionately through the iron might of artifice.	68	(164-189)	Never deal Critical Strikes Battlemage
Medved's ChallengeMedved's Challenge Runic GauntletsWard: (132-175)Requires Level 69, 342 Str, 342 Dex, 342 Int800% increased Attribute Requirements (30-50)% increased Ward +(15-25)% to all Elemental Resistances 80% less Flask Charges gained from Kills Flasks gain 1 Charge per second if you've Hit a Unique Enemy RecentlyFor forty-two nights, the Feller of Heroes challenged the next greatest warrior to a one-on-one duel. None could match his might.	69	(132-175)	800% increased Attribute Requirements (30-50)% increased Ward +(15-25)% to all Elemental Resistances 80% less Flask Charges gained from Kills Flasks gain 1 Charge per second if you've Hit a Unique Enemy Recently
Vorana's MarchVorana's March Runic SabatonsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 46 Str, 46 Dex, 46 IntHas no Sockets Triggers Level 20 Summon Arbalists when Equipped 25% increased Movement Speed <Four random Summoned Arbalists modifiers>In their hour of desperate need, the Knights of the Sun called out for aid... and the Black Scythe answered.	69	(102-117)	Has no Sockets Triggers Level 20 Summon Arbalists when Equipped 25% increased Movement Speed <Four random Summoned Arbalists modifiers> Summoned Arbalists have (30-40)% increased Attack Speed Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Chain +2 times Summoned Arbalists' Attacks have (40-60)% chance to inflict Bleeding Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Crush on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (25-35)% chance to deal Double Damage Summoned Arbalists have (15-25)% chance to Freeze, Shock, and Ignite Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to inflict Cold Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to inflict Fire Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (20-30)% chance to Intimidate for 4 seconds on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (20-30)% chance to Maim for 4 seconds on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (40-60)% chance to Poison Summoned Arbalists have (20-30)% chance to Unnerve for 4 seconds on Hit Summoned Arbalists fire (2-4) additional Projectiles +1 to number of Summoned Arbalists Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Split into 3 Summoned Arbalists gain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as Extra Cold Damage Summoned Arbalists have 20% chance to inflict Cold Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists gain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage Summoned Arbalists have 20% chance to inflict Fire Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists gain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as Extra Lightning Damage Summoned Arbalists have 20% chance to inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists Convert 100% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Freeze Summoned Arbalists Convert 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Ignite Summoned Arbalists Convert 100% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Shock Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Fork Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Pierce (2-4) additional Targets

Version history

Version	Changes
3.15.0	Introduced to the game.