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What is Guardian Angel? \ud83d\udc7c<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guardian Angel is the quintessential second-life item<\/strong> \u2014 a legendary that converts a lethal hit into a 4-second resurrection window before returning the champion to the fight with 50% base health and full mana. Unlike shield items (Immortal Shieldbow<\/strong><\/a>, Sterak’s Gage<\/strong><\/a>) that absorb damage before death, REBIRTH triggers after the lethal hit lands<\/strong> \u2014 the champion enters the coffin state already confirmed dead, then revives. This creates both a survival mechanic and a tactical vulnerability point: enemies who know REBIRTH is active will attempt to position for immediate follow-up the moment the champion becomes targetable again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 55 AD + 45 armor<\/strong> stat combination is deliberately designed for carries who need simultaneous offensive output and physical durability. The AD scales basic attacks and AD-scaling abilities, while the armor directly counters the primary kill threat against fragile carries \u2014 physical burst from assassins and divers. Guardian Angel is the standard third-item survival purchase for AD carries and assassins<\/strong> who position aggressively and need a safety valve that converts guaranteed-death positions into a 4-second delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 300-second cooldown starts after resurrection ends<\/strong> \u2014 not from when REBIRTH triggers. If REBIRTH activates at 15:00 and the 4-second resurrection completes at 15:04, the next REBIRTH is available at 20:04. Sell: 1,280 Gold<\/strong>, ID: 3026. Limited to 1 Guardian Angel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca Base Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Statistic<\/strong><\/td>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Total Cost<\/td>3,200 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>800 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Sell Price<\/td>1,280 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Attack Damage<\/td>+55 AD<\/td><\/tr>
Armor<\/td>+45 armor<\/td><\/tr>
REBIRTH: Trigger<\/td>Upon taking lethal damage<\/td><\/tr>
REBIRTH: States<\/td>Invulnerable + untargetable + unable to act (simultaneously)<\/td><\/tr>
REBIRTH: Duration<\/td>4 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
REBIRTH: Health restore<\/td>50% of BASE health (not max health or bonus HP from items)<\/td><\/tr>
REBIRTH: Mana restore<\/td>100% of maximum mana<\/td><\/tr>
REBIRTH: Cooldown<\/td>300 seconds (starts AFTER resurrection ends)<\/td><\/tr>
REBIRTH: Summoner spells on trigger<\/td>All non-CD summoner spells placed on 4-second cooldown<\/td><\/tr>
REBIRTH: Health regen during window<\/td>Set to 0 for the full 4-second duration<\/td><\/tr>
REBIRTH: Quicksilver exception<\/td>Quicksilver CAN be used during REBIRTH<\/td><\/tr>
REBIRTH: In-flight projectiles<\/td>Untargetability does NOT destroy in-flight projectiles<\/td><\/tr>
REBIRTH: Healing amplification<\/td>Health restore IS healing \u2014 Spirit Visage increases to 62.5%<\/td><\/tr>
Priority over<\/td>Anivia Rebirth, Zac Cell Division, zombie state effects<\/td><\/tr>
Does NOT override<\/td>Zilean Chronoshift \u2014 Chronoshift takes priority<\/td><\/tr>
Nexus Obelisk<\/td>REBIRTH does NOT activate when killed by Nexus Obelisk<\/td><\/tr>
During REBIRTH: Attacking<\/td>Disabled<\/td><\/tr>
During REBIRTH: Abilities<\/td>Disabled<\/td><\/tr>
During REBIRTH: Movement<\/td>Disabled<\/td><\/tr>
During REBIRTH: Items<\/td>All items disabled (Quicksilver exception)<\/td><\/tr>
During REBIRTH: Ally targeting<\/td>Allies cannot target champion \u2014 no heals or shields receivable<\/td><\/tr>
Item limit<\/td>Limited to 1 Guardian Angel<\/td><\/tr>
Item ID<\/td>3026<\/td><\/tr>
Availability<\/td>SR 5v5, Arena<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
REBIRTH \u2014 Health Restoration at Key Base HP Values<\/strong>REBIRTH restores 50% of BASE health \u2014 the champion’s base HP at their current level, NOT bonus HP from items or runes. Base health varies by champion and level.Approximate base HP restoration at Level 18 for common GA champions:  Marksmen (Caitlyn, Jinx ~1,800-2,000 base HP at L18): 50% x 1,900 = 950 HP. With 2,200-2,800 total HP: ~38% effective HP on revival.  AD Assassins (Zed, Talon ~2,000-2,200 base HP at L18): 50% x 2,100 = 1,050 HP. With 2,500-3,000 total HP: ~39% effective HP on revival.  Fighters (Wukong, Camille ~2,200-2,600 base HP at L18): 50% x 2,400 = 1,200 HP. With 3,000-3,500 total HP: ~37.5% effective HP on revival.Spirit Visage<\/strong><\/a> interaction: Boundless Vitality (+25% healing received) increases REBIRTH from 50% to 62.5% base health. At 2,000 base HP: 50% = 1,000 HP vs 62.5% = 1,250 HP (+250 HP bonus). Meaningful for AD fighters building both items.100% mana restore: for mana-dependent AD champions (Gangplank, Jayce, Ezreal, Lucian), full mana on REBIRTH means complete ability resources immediately on revival. Mana-less champions (Renekton, Aatrox, Zed) gain no benefit from the mana component.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd28 Recipe & Components<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guardian Angel builds from Steel Sigil + B.F. Sword<\/strong> with an 800g combine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Component<\/strong><\/td>Cost<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Steel Sigil<\/td>1,100 Gold (+150)<\/td>Cloth Armor + Long Sword + 150 combine; +20 armor + 10 AD at component; hybrid AD\/armor input<\/td><\/tr>
Cloth Armor<\/td>300 Gold<\/td>Part of Steel Sigil \u2014 armor input<\/td><\/tr>
Long Sword<\/td>350 Gold<\/td>Part of Steel Sigil \u2014 AD input<\/td><\/tr>
B.F. Sword<\/td>1,300 Gold<\/td>+40 AD at component; highest-cost single AD component; also builds into Infinity Edge, Immortal Shieldbow, The Collector<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>800 Gold<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>3,200 Gold<\/td>55 AD + 45 armor + REBIRTH passive; highest cost item in AD carry builds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
B.F. Sword First \u2014 Purchase Order Recommendation<\/strong>B.F. Sword<\/strong><\/a> (1,300g): +40 AD at component. The most expensive single AD component \u2014 completing it first on a large back gives maximum AD contribution before full GA.Recommended purchase order:  B.F. Sword (1,300g) first back: +40 AD immediately. Maximum AD before full item.  Steel Sigil (1,100g) second: +20 armor + 10 AD mid-build stats.  800g combine: completes Guardian Angel; REBIRTH live.B.F. Sword flexibility: also builds into Infinity Edge, Immortal Shieldbow, The Collector \u2014 building it first maintains the option to redirect into a different AD legendary if the match situation changes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

REBIRTH \u2014 Complete Mechanics Reference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4-Second Resurrection Window \u2014 Three Simultaneous States<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When REBIRTH triggers, the champion enters simultaneous invulnerability, untargetability, and inability to act<\/strong> for 4 seconds. Invulnerability: no damage type penetrates. Untargetability: abilities and auto-attacks cannot target the champion. Unable to act: no attacks, abilities, movement, items, or summoner spells \u2014 except Quicksilver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three-state combination means: enemies cannot finish off the champion<\/strong> during REBIRTH, but allies cannot heal or shield<\/strong> the reviving champion either. No external influence \u2014 positive or negative \u2014 reaches them for the full 4-second window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Critically, REBIRTH untargetability does NOT destroy in-flight projectiles<\/strong>. Any projectile launched before REBIRTH triggered continues traveling and lands when targetability returns at second 4. The first action on revival should always be a movement command away from the death position<\/strong> \u2014 not an attack \u2014 to vacate the incoming-projectile zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summoner Spell 4-Second CD on Trigger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upon REBIRTH triggering, all summoner spells not already on cooldown are placed on a 4-second cooldown<\/strong>. Flash, Ignite, Exhaust \u2014 all available summoner spells are briefly locked. The 4-second summoner CD matches the resurrection duration exactly: by the time the champion revives, the summoner spell CD has expired and they are immediately available on full revival<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summoner spells already on CD when REBIRTH triggered are unaffected<\/strong> \u2014 they continue their existing cooldown timer independently. Only fully available summoner spells receive the 4-second pause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Priority System \u2014 REBIRTH vs Other Revival Effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

REBIRTH takes priority over Anivia Rebirth, Zac Cell Division, and zombie state effects<\/strong>. When multiple revival effects are simultaneously available, REBIRTH fires first \u2014 the champion enters GA coffin state rather than Anivia egg form or Zac bloblets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REBIRTH does NOT take priority over Zilean Chronoshift<\/strong> (E ally ability). If Zilean has applied Chronoshift to the GA holder, Chronoshift revives the champion first and Guardian Angel is NOT consumed<\/strong>. This is the primary Zilean synergy: Chronoshift preserves REBIRTH for the next lethal hit, giving the champion two sequential death-prevention mechanics \u2014 Chronoshift fires first, then REBIRTH on the following death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REBIRTH does not activate when killed by Nexus Obelisk<\/strong> \u2014 the game-ending laser executes permanently. This prevents the item from interfering with match-ending mechanics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REBIRTH \u2014 Full Mechanics Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mechanic<\/strong><\/td>Detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Trigger<\/td>Upon taking lethal damage<\/td><\/tr>
States<\/td>Invulnerable + untargetable + unable to act (simultaneously)<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/td>4 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
Health restore<\/td>50% of BASE health (not max HP, not bonus HP from items)<\/td><\/tr>
Mana restore<\/td>100% of maximum mana<\/td><\/tr>
CD length<\/td>300 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
CD start<\/td>After resurrection ENDS \u2014 not when REBIRTH triggers<\/td><\/tr>
Summoner spells on trigger<\/td>All non-CD summoner spells on 4-second cooldown<\/td><\/tr>
Health regen during REBIRTH<\/td>Set to 0 for 4-second duration<\/td><\/tr>
Quicksilver<\/td>CAN be used during REBIRTH<\/td><\/tr>
In-flight projectiles<\/td>Untargetability does NOT destroy in-flight projectiles<\/td><\/tr>
Healing amplification<\/td>Restore IS healing \u2014 Spirit Visage: 62.5% total<\/td><\/tr>
Priority: Anivia Rebirth<\/td>REBIRTH takes priority<\/td><\/tr>
Priority: Zac Cell Division<\/td>REBIRTH takes priority<\/td><\/tr>
Priority: Zombie state effects<\/td>REBIRTH takes priority<\/td><\/tr>
Priority: Zilean Chronoshift<\/td>REBIRTH does NOT take priority \u2014 Chronoshift fires first; GA preserved<\/td><\/tr>
Nexus Obelisk<\/td>Does NOT activate vs Nexus Obelisk<\/td><\/tr>
During REBIRTH: Attacking<\/td>Disabled<\/td><\/tr>
During REBIRTH: Abilities<\/td>Disabled<\/td><\/tr>
During REBIRTH: Movement<\/td>Disabled<\/td><\/tr>
During REBIRTH: Items<\/td>All disabled (Quicksilver exception)<\/td><\/tr>
Ally targeting during REBIRTH<\/td>Allies cannot target champion \u2014 no heals or shields receivable<\/td><\/tr>
Item limit<\/td>Limited to 1 Guardian Angel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
REBIRTH \u2014 Critical Rules (7 Must-Know)<\/strong>300-second CD starts AFTER resurrection ends. REBIRTH at 15:00 + 4s window = 15:04 end; next REBIRTH available 20:04 (not 20:00).Untargetability does NOT destroy in-flight projectiles. Move immediately on revival to vacate the death position \u2014 in-flight projectiles land when targetability returns.Health regeneration is set to ZERO during the 4-second window. Passive regen, fountain regen, all regen effects provide nothing during resurrection \u2014 only the 50% base HP restore on revival completes.Chronoshift (Zilean E) takes PRIORITY over REBIRTH. Zilean’s ability fires first, Guardian Angel is not consumed \u2014 preserving REBIRTH for the next lethal hit. Two sequential death-prevention mechanics from Zilean + GA.REBIRTH triggers place ALL non-CD summoner spells on a 4-second cooldown \u2014 but this 4-second CD expires exactly when the 4-second resurrection ends. Summoner spells are immediately available on full revival.Quicksilver can be activated during REBIRTH. If crowd control was applied before or during the window, Quicksilver cleanses it \u2014 the champion revives free and mobile rather than into a stunned\/suppressed state.REBIRTH does NOT activate vs Nexus Obelisk. The game-ending laser permanently eliminates \u2014 no second life.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
REBIRTH During-State Interaction Table<\/strong>Attacking:<\/strong>  Disabled \u2014 no basic attacks during resurrection.Abilities:<\/strong>  Disabled \u2014 all Q\/W\/E\/R and passive activations disabled.Movement:<\/strong>  Disabled \u2014 champion stationary at death position for full 4 seconds.Usable items:<\/strong>  N\/A \u2014 no item actives except Quicksilver.Disabled items:<\/strong>  All items are disabled.Interrupted by:<\/strong>  N\/A \u2014 REBIRTH cannot be interrupted; runs full 4-second duration.Quicksilver exception: the only active usable during REBIRTH. Cleanse CC applied before or during the window so the champion revives free of debuffs. Cleansing a suppression or stun during REBIRTH prevents follow-up hold from those effects immediately post-revival.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
REBIRTH vs Champion Revive Mechanics \u2014 Priority Reference<\/strong>REBIRTH takes priority over:<\/strong>Anivia<\/strong><\/a> Rebirth (P): egg form overridden; champion enters GA coffin rather than egg state.Zac<\/strong><\/a> Cell Division (P): bloblet revival overridden; champion enters GA resurrection.Zombie state effects: all overridden when REBIRTH is available.REBIRTH does NOT take priority over:<\/strong>Zilean<\/strong><\/a> Chronoshift (E ally): Chronoshift fires first \u2014 GA is preserved. Ideal synergy: Zilean applies Chronoshift to GA carry; if lethal hit lands, Chronoshift fires; GA REBIRTH preserved for subsequent death in same fight. Two deaths before permanent death.Does NOT activate vs:<\/strong>Nexus Obelisk \u2014 permanently eliminated; REBIRTH does not trigger.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When to Build Guardian Angel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guardian Angel is purchased when the champion is the primary carry targeted first by the enemy team<\/strong> \u2014 and when both AD stats and physical defense are simultaneously necessary. At 3,200 Gold it’s one of the most expensive items in the game; the REBIRTH passive justifies the cost only when lethal damage is a realistic risk in the specific matchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build Guardian Angel When:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n