Seraph Shield

 is an ability available to the Defector. It is unlocked using Certification Points.

When activated, Seraph Shield reduces the amount of damage the unit takes by 60% and slows its movement speed by 40% for the listed duration, before incurring the listed cooldown. The ability will also create a large bubble-shaped barrier centered on the Defector, which prevents any projectiles outside the bubble from passing through.

All damage absorbed by the barrier is received directly by the Defector instead, using the unit's resistances. Players inside the barrier can freely damage other targets within it, and are able to fire out of the barrier without impediment. The barrier can be turned off at any time, although the ability will still incur its full cooldown regardless of how long it lasted. If the Defector is killed, the barrier will also immediately turn off.

To use this ability, press the Use Ability key ( by default).

Certification
"Creates a protective bubble around the Defector that blocks incoming projectiles using the Defector's health pool. While active, Defector's armor is increased by 60%, and movement speed is decreased by 40%."

History

 * December 17, 2019 Update (Spark and Snow)
 * Added to the game.
 * January 15, 2020 Update (Empire Strength)
 * Now has new audio.
 * Seraph Shield can now be toggled off manually.
 * Seraph Shield movement speed penalty from 50% to 40%.
 * Seraph Shield duration from 8 seconds at all ranks to 8/10/11/12 seconds at ranks 1 through 4.
 * May 6, 2020 Update
 * NSO Seraph Shield no longer spawns a Caltrop while active.