Paige · Ability 2 · 28s cooldown
Plot Armor
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HeroPaige →What does Plot Armor do in Deadlock?
Plot Armor is Paige's ability 2 on a 28-second cooldown with 5s duration, 0.1s cast delay, 125 barrier. Grant an ally a barrier. While the barrier holds, they gain bonus weapon damage.
Upgrades: 1 AP — On Barrier: +14% Fire Rate; 2 AP — +100 Barrier and +2s Duration; 5 AP — Affects up to 2 additional allies. Increases barrier scaling..
In the most played Paige skill order (60.0% win rate over 21K games), Plot Armor takes its first point at step 1 and gets 3 of the first 12 points, making it the third ability players max.
Full numbers below; for items and lane matchups see the Paige build, or compare cooldowns on the all-abilities table.
Base values, before items
Plot Armor stats
Cooldown
28s
Duration
5s
Cast Delay
0.1s
Barrier
125
Weapon Damage
25%
Ability points
Plot Armor upgrades
- 1 AP
On Barrier: +14% Fire Rate
+14% Fire Rate · +0.16% Fire Rate
- 2 AP
+100 Barrier and +2s Duration
+100 Barrier · +2s Duration
- 5 AP
Affects up to 2 additional allies. Increases barrier scaling.
+0.5 Barrier
Most played Paige skill order
When to level Plot Armor
In the most played Paige skill order (60.0% win rate over 21K games), Plot Armor takes its first point at step 1 and gets 3 of the first 12 points, making it the third ability players max.
Plot Armor patch history
Minor Update - 08-12-2026 · August 12, 2026
- – Plot Armor weapon damage scaling increased from 0.2 to 0.3
Minor Update - 06-30-2026 · June 30, 2026
- – Plot Armor T1 fire rate spirit scaling increased from 0.13 to 0.16
- – Plot Armor T3 increased from 75% Barrier to 100%
Minor Update - 06-11-2026 · June 12, 2026
- – Plot Armor barrier spirit scaling increased from 1.3 to 1.5
- – Plot Armor T3 barrier spirit scaling increased from +0.3 to +0.5
Gameplay Update - 04-30-2026 · April 30, 2026
- – Plot Armor cooldown reduced from 30s to 28s
Other Paige abilities
Barrier
Abilities like Plot Armor
FAQ
What is the cooldown of Plot Armor?＋
Plot Armor has a 28-second base cooldown before cooldown items or upgrades.
What are the Plot Armor upgrades?＋
1 AP: On Barrier: +14% Fire Rate 2 AP: +100 Barrier and +2s Duration 5 AP: Affects up to 2 additional allies. Increases barrier scaling.
When should you level Plot Armor?＋
In the most played Paige skill order (60.0% win rate over 21K games), Plot Armor takes its first point at step 1 and gets 3 of the first 12 points, making it the third ability players max.
Which hero has Plot Armor?＋
Plot Armor is Paige's ability 2. Paige is a mystic whose other abilities are Bookwyrm, Captivating Read, Rallying Charge.