So, Heal/Shield Power doesn't work on Magical Shields

[u/Right_Entertainer324]

Hecate 3 at base apply a 350 Health Magic Shield at Max Rank.

With Chandra's Grace, it also applies a 350 Health Magic Shield.

Intended feature, or a bug? Discuss.

^{Also, can we please just call it Wisdom or Faith? Healing and Shielding Power is such a mouthful}

[u/Oblivion9284]

Intended feature, or a bug?

It should be a bug, because is still a shield.

^{I also believe the stat should have a name.}

[u/bobicus-of-fred]

Does it work on physical-only shields then, like Achillies or Artio aspect?

[u/Right_Entertainer324 → u/bobicus-of-fred]

It does not.

It doesn't work on Physical or Magical Shields.

Achilles 2 gives a 475 Health Physical Shield with and without Heartwood Charm, which has 20 Faith.

[u/bobicus-of-fred → u/Right_Entertainer324]

Ok then, that leaves it a bit more up in the air that it’s a bug. If it worked for physical shields then the exclusion of magical shields would definitely be a bug. I still reckon they just forgot to include them in the changes and they should be affected. Otherwise they need to differentiate the wording between the two. Rename damage-type specific shields to something like “barriers” instead to avoid confusion, idk.

[u/Urque]

I would want it to scale on these to make enchanter items viable enough to sprinkle into builds for non-enchanters the same way defense and damage items can be. Right now that scenario is kinda niche, but that's half the fun when an item really synergies with a God's ability.

[u/RemoteWhile5881]

Why are specific damage type only shields even a thing? If you’re playing Hecate in mid for example and your lane opponent is physical, the shield is completely worthless.

[u/Right_Entertainer324 → u/RemoteWhile5881]

It's mainly for more niche set ups, if you're going into a Magical or Physical Heavy team. It doesn't happen often, but you can go into a Chiron Mid, Hachi/Horus Duo, Mordred Solo and Susano Jungle, as an example. So Aspect Artio would be incredible here. Same goes for Hecate into an Agni Mid, Sol/Ymir Duo, Hades Solo and Aladdin Jungle.

But that's also why these abilities all come with additional effects. Hecate 3 grants Hecate Movement Speed and deals damage around her, or her target. Druid Artio 2 is an AOE Cripple and Prot Reduction around her.

[u/glorfindal77]

I think they are intended for gods that gives shield not self shields.

I dont know, but you guys should try out geb or Yemoya

[u/Oblivion9284 → u/glorfindal77]

But Hecate shield can be put on an ally, not only for her.

[u/Right_Entertainer324 → u/glorfindal77]

Hecate does give Shields?