spellshield-defense Patch 7.2
Banshee's Veil

Arcane

Banshee's Veil

Banshee's Veil combines AP with a spell shield: the first enemy spell is absorbed, neutralizing picks from the likes of Morgana, Blitzcrank, or Syndra.

Against a comp that wins by catching ONE player, the shield is worth more than its stats: the enemy engage must break it first, giving you time to answer. Buy it in reaction to a fed AP mid or a pick comp, rarely preemptively.

The magic-defense counterpart to Zhonya's: Hourglass against AD burst, Banshee against magic burst and hooks.

Cost: 3000Category: MagicPatch: 7.2Timing: Mid Game
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Buy when An enemy burst mage is fed and hunting you.
Avoid when The main threat is physical.
Signature Spellshield

Strategic summary

Banshee's Veil combines AP with a spell shield: the first enemy spell is absorbed, neutralizing picks from the likes of Morgana, Blitzcrank, or Syndra.

Meta snapshot

Power windowMid Game
Draft cueVs Ap Burst
Looking forAnti Burst
Anti BurstTeamfightVs Ap BurstMid Game

Stats

  • Ability Power+105
  • Magic Resist+40

Buy when

  • An enemy burst mage is fed and hunting you.
  • The enemy engage relies on a landed spell (hook, root, charm).
  • You need to channel or position without interruption.

Avoid when

  • The main threat is physical.
  • The enemy spams cheap spells that break the shield for free.
  • You lack your core AP foundation.
Special family

Spellshield

Champions building this item

Based on current-patch computed builds — click through for the full build.

Aurelion SolAurelion SolDianaDianaFiddlesticksFiddlesticksGalioGalioKassadinKassadinKennenKennen
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