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Deadlock Tiers

Vitality · 1,600 souls

Weapon ShieldingWeapon Shielding

Gain a Barrier whenever you take significant weapon damage from enemy Heroes in a small time frame.

Updated ·Refreshed daily from public match data·Methodology

Win rate

46.1%

Bought in

2.1%

of hero games

Avg buy

18 min

Is Weapon Shielding good in Deadlock?

Weapon Shielding wins 46.1% of the 122K hero-games where it was bought in the last 7 days and shows up in 2.1% of all hero-games, usually around the 18-minute mark. It is built most by Silver (7% of their games), Mina (7% of their games), Celeste (6% of their games). It costs 1,600 souls in the vitality slot.

Stats

Out of Combat Regen

+3

Barrier

+225

Bullet Resist

+15%

Cooldown

-20s

Recipe

Builds from

Owning the component lowers the price and keeps its effect.

Last 7 days

Heroes who build Weapon Shielding

HeroBuy rateWin rate
SilverSilver7%43.8%
MinaMina7%44.9%
CelesteCeleste6%48.3%
PaigePaige6%54.6%
VyperVyper5%43.3%
The DoormanThe Doorman4%43.4%
WraithWraith4%50.2%
BillyBilly3%42.0%

Recent Weapon Shielding changes

May 22, 2026 — Gameplay Update - 05-22-2026
  • • No longer grants +1.75m Move Speed on activation
  • • Proc now also temporarily grants +18% Bullet Resistance (for the 8s duration)
March 6, 2026 — Gameplay Update - 03-06-2026
  • • Damage threshold increased from 150 to 250
  • • Cooldown reduced from 45s to 35s
November 21, 2025 — 11-21-2025 Update
  • • Cooldown increased from 35s to 45s
  • • Duration reduced from 8s to 7s

Weapon Shielding FAQ

How much does Weapon Shielding cost?＋

Weapon Shielding costs 1,600 souls and goes in a vitality slot.

Who should build Weapon Shielding?＋

Silver, Mina, Celeste, Paige buy it most often this week.

Other 1,600 souls vitality items

Battle Vest →

While you are above 65% health, gain weapon damage and bonus fire rate.

Bullet Lifesteal →

Debuff Reducer →

Reduces the duration of all negative effects applied to you.

Enchanter's Emblem →

While you are above 65% health, gain bonus Spirit and Cooldown Reduction.

Enduring Speed →

Reduces the effect of enemy Move Speed penalties.

Guardian Ward →

Provide the target with a Barrier and temporary Move Speed. Can be self-cast. Cooldown is