Galio shield doesn't proc Athene's, other shield proc items

Nubz·Jun 25, 2016·2 votes·378 views

pretty much as I said. Doesn't proc heal from Athene's or move speed buff from Ardent Censer. makes it impossible to build as mage support

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Deep Terror NamiJun 25, 20161 votes

The spell description calls it a "shield", but for all intents and purposes it is not a real shield, just an MR/Armor buff. Just don't get Athene's or Ardent Censer with him (you can still proc them with FotM/Locket but that's a shitty alternative).

ZombiemasterJun 25, 20161 votes

This is because Galio's "shield" is not actually a shield. Yes, the tool tip is misleading as it does say "Galio shields an ally," but it is technically not a shield, it's a buff that grants armor and magic resistance.

EDIT: I just checked, and the in game tool tip no longer describe Galio's W as a shield. It says that Galio protects a friendly champion. However, the ability description in the client while checking his champion info still says 'shields.'

NubzJun 26, 20161 votes

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This is because Galio's "shield" is not actually a shield. Yes, the tool tip is misleading as it does say "Galio shields an ally," but it is technically not a shield, it's a buff that grants armor and magic resistance.

EDIT: I just checked, and the in game tool tip no longer describe Galio's W as a shield. It says that Galio protects a friendly champion. However, the ability description in the client while checking his champion info still says 'shields.'

Well, it looks like Riot might need to alter the wording of the ability, because if it says "shield", those items should work along with it.