Ward
Ward is a defence capable of taking damage from hits before life or energy shield. It can only be found on item bases and Iron Flasks from Expedition encounters, as well as certain unique items from the Settlers league.
Mechanics
Unlike resources, Ward is not a pool that can be depleted partially; it is either unbroken or broken. Any non-zero amount of hit damage that reaches life or energy shield breaks Ward first instead. Breaking Ward is treated as taking damage up to the value of your Ward, and accordingly, that much damage isn't removed from life, energy shield, or mana.[1]
Broken Ward is restored after a set delay, normally 2 seconds. Taking more hits while Ward is broken has no effect on this restoration time.
No type of hit damage bypasses Ward. It does not mitigate or break due to damage over time, however.
Ward can still break while using Dissolution of the FleshDissolution of the Flesh
Crimson JewelLimited to: 1Removes all Energy Shield
Life that would be lost by taking Damage is instead Reserved
until you take no Damage to Life for 2 seconds
(20-30)% more Maximum Life"We awoke to a sudden dawn cresting through the mountains.
Each peak rose into searing fire, a massive roiling tide.
A great eye gazed upon us, and we became known - utterly."Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.: Ward breaks to take damage, necessarily before Life that would be lost by taking Damage can be determined.
Items
Flask
Item | ![]() | Stats |
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Iron Flask![]() 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 |
Runic base types
Item | ![]() | WD |
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Runic Gloves![]() ![]() | 24 | (24-28) |
Runic Greaves![]() ![]() | 24 | (24-28) |
Runic Helm![]() ![]() | 25 | (41-47) |
Runic Gages![]() ![]() | 48 | (62-71) |
Runic Sollerets![]() ![]() | 48 | (62-71) |
Runic Crest![]() ![]() | 49 | (97-112) |
Runic Crown![]() ![]() | 68 | (164-189) |
Runic Gauntlets![]() ![]() | 69 | (102-117) |
Runic Sabatons![]() ![]() | 69 | (102-117) |
Unique items
Item | ![]() | Stats |
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Elixir of the Unbroken Circle![]() Iron FlaskLasts (6.00-7.20) Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(50-80)% 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(50-80)% 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 Resolve![]() Iron FlaskLasts 4.00 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 85% 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 85% less Ward during Effect |
Starlight 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 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
Item | ![]() | WD | Stats | ||
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Faithguard![]() 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 | ||
Nightgrip![]() 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 10% 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 10% of Ward 75% of Damage taken bypasses Ward | ||
Olroth'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 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 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 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
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Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.25.0 |
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3.19.0 |
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3.15.0 |
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References
- ↑ Mark_GGG (July 19, 2021). "Re: Ward as an Overlooked Defensive Mechanic - Precis of the Implications". Path of Exile subreddit. Retrieved August 3, 2021.