Buckler is an item purchasable at the Base Shop, under Support.
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A powerful shield that imbues the bearer with the strength of heroes past, it is capable of protecting entire armies in battle. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Additional Information[]
- With Buckler Aura, the item grants a total of 3 armor to the wielder.
Ability[]
Ability
Aura
Aura
Affects
Allies
Allies
Grants 2 armor to player units.
Notes:
- Multiple instances of Buckler Aura do not stack.
- Fully stacks with other sources of Buckler-based items' armor aura.
- Only affects player-controlled units.
- Does not affect invulnerable units.
- The aura's buff lingers for 0.5 seconds.
Trivia[]
- In the transition from DotA to Dota 2, the item's name was changed from Nathrezim Buckler to simply Buckler.
- This is because of the Nathrezim being a race of demons called Dread Lords in Warcraft lore.
Gallery[]
Recent Changes[]
Main Article: Buckler/Changelogs
Version
Description
- No longer builds into Mekansm.
- Now builds into the following items:
- No longer builds into Vladmir's Offering.
- Now builds into Mekansm.
- Item cost changes:
- Increased Ring of Protection cost from 150
to 175
.
- Reduced Recipe cost from 225
to 200
.
- Total gold cost remains at 375
.
- Increased Ring of Protection cost from 150