Shield
Upon taking Magic Damage, gains 25% Magic Dmage Reduction for 3s (applies before taking damage). Regains this effect 5s after leaving combat.
Tier 3DefenseRegular
Athena's Shield
2150Gold
Stats
Defensive
- HP+900
- HP Regen+2
- Magic Defense+48
Abilities
1Recipe
Built from 2 components for 1320g plus a 830g combine fee.
Athena's Shield
2150g
Heroes Who Core Athena's Shield
29Heroes whose editorial builds include Athena's Shield. Click through to see the full build context.
AkaiTank
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AtlasTank
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BaratsTank
Sustained DPS
BaxiaTank
Team BuffDurable
BenedettaAssassin
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CarmillaSupport
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CecilionMage
Durable
ChipSupport
Team Buff
EdithTank
Late-game Core
EstesSupport
Team BuffSustained DPS
FlorynSupport
Sustained DPS
FrancoTank
Sustained DPS
GlooTank
Durable
GrockTank
Team BuffDurable
HildaFighter
Sustained DPS
HylosTank
Durable
JawheadFighter
Team Buff
KajaSupport
Team Buff
KhufraTank
Team Buff
LolitaSupport
Sustained DPS
MarcelSupport
Durable
MashaFighter
Sustained DPSDurable, Jungling
NanaMage
Durable
SilvannaFighter
Sustained DPSDurable
SuyouAssassin
Jungle/Burst
TerizlaFighter
Sustainability
TigrealTank
Team BuffSustained DPS
UranusTank
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ZhaskMage
Sustained DPSDurable
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Athena's Shield FAQ
Athena's Shield is a Tier 3 Defense item that provides +900 HP, +48 Magic Defense. Its passive ability "Shield" Upon taking Magic Damage, gains 25% Magic Dmage Reduction for 3s (applies before taking damage). Regains this effect 5s after leaving combat.
Combine 2 components: Silence Robe, Vitality Crystal. Component cost totals 1320 gold and a 830g combine fee, for a final cost of 2150 gold.
Athena's Shield is designed for frontliners who need to survive (tanks, fighters, bruisers). 29 heroes currently core it in our editorial loadouts. Stats and passives should match the damage type, defense needs, and mobility budget of the hero buying it.
Data sourced from Liquipedia. Last refreshed 2026-08-27. Stats and passives change with patches.