Stout Shield

The Stout Shield is an item purchasable at the Main Shop, under Armaments, and at the Side Lane Shop.

Recommended heroes

 * Axe's high natural health regeneration combined with Stout Shield makes him much tougher in lane, especially after picking up another health regeneration item.


 * Stout Shield's damage block keeps Spirit Breaker alive when charging into enemy lines, where he often takes damage from multiple sources.


 * still triggers after Stout Shield's damage block, making Timbersaw extremely resilient in lane.


 * Ursa generally needs a Stout Shield to jungle effectively.

Others

 * Melee carries who need extra protection from harassment in lane can benefit from a Stout Shield.

Tips

 * Useful for tanking the creep for a melee heroe, more effective than a ring of protection against enemy's physical attacks in early game.