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Vitality · 1,600 souls · Active

Guardian WardGuardian Ward

Provide the target with a Barrier and temporary Move Speed. Can be self-cast. Cooldown is reduced by half when cast on someone else.

Updated ·Refreshed daily from public match data·Methodology

Win rate

51.5%

Bought in

5.6%

of hero games

Avg buy

12 min

Is Guardian Ward good in Deadlock?

Guardian Ward wins 51.5% of the 332K hero-games where it was bought in the last 7 days and shows up in 5.6% of all hero-games, usually around the 12-minute mark. It is built most by Paige (69% of their games), Rem (52% of their games), The Doorman (21% of their games). It costs 1,600 souls in the vitality slot.

Stats

Ability Range

+12%

Radius

+12%

Barrier

+250

Cooldown

-12s

Recipe

Builds from

Owning the component lowers the price and keeps its effect.

Upgrades into

Last 7 days

Heroes who build Guardian Ward

HeroBuy rateWin rate
PaigePaige69%57.2%
RemRem52%47.3%
The DoormanThe Doorman21%45.8%
SolomonSolomon18%42.6%
SinclairSinclair14%50.5%
ViscousViscous11%43.9%
KelvinKelvin9%50.3%
Mo & KrillMo & Krill5%48.8%

Recent Guardian Ward changes

May 22, 2026 — Gameplay Update - 05-22-2026
  • • Barrier increased from 200 to 250
  • • Cooldown increased from 45s to 60s
  • • Now grants +1.5 Out of Combat Regen (from components)
March 6, 2026 — Gameplay Update - 03-06-2026
  • • Ability Range reduced from 10% to 8%

Guardian Ward FAQ

How much does Guardian Ward cost?+

Guardian Ward costs 1,600 souls and goes in a vitality slot.

Who should build Guardian Ward?+

Paige, Rem, The Doorman, Solomon buy it most often this week.

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