{"id":17527,"date":"2026-02-18T15:06:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T15:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/immortal-shieldbow\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T13:06:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T13:06:56","slug":"immortal-shieldbow","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/en\/wiki\/immortal-shieldbow\/","title":{"rendered":"Immortal Shieldbow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is Immortal Shieldbow? \ud83c\udff9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Immortal Shieldbow is the defensive crit ADC item<\/strong> \u2014 the Marksman’s primary survivability legendary that provides a reactive HP shield when the holder reaches the critical 30% maximum health threshold. While offensive crit items (Infinity Edge<\/strong><\/a>, Navori Flickerblade<\/strong><\/a>) maximize crit damage output, Immortal Shieldbow prioritizes keeping the ADC alive through burst attempts with LIFELINE’s automatic damage absorption shield \u2014 converting the most dangerous moment in any fight (dropping to low HP) into a second chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The LIFELINE passive is entirely reactive and passive \u2014 it requires no button press, no awareness, and no reaction time. When incoming damage would push the holder below 30% maximum health, LIFELINE automatically generates a shield that absorbs 400\u2013700 damage based on champion level<\/strong> for 3 seconds. The shield scales from 400 at early levels to 700 at later levels, absorbing progressively more damage as the game develops. The shield value is particularly relevant in mid-to-late game where assassin burst combos regularly reach 600\u2013900 total damage \u2014 the LIFELINE shield absorbs a substantial portion of the incoming lethal burst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A critical mechanic note from the wiki: LIFELINE still triggers if damage is taken while ALREADY below 30% maximum health<\/strong> \u2014 not only when crossing the threshold for the first time. This means that if the ADC is caught at low HP and takes a hit, LIFELINE can still activate to provide the shield even after the threshold has been crossed. At 3,000 Gold<\/strong>, Immortal Shieldbow is one of the cheaper crit legendaries, building from Pickaxe<\/strong><\/a>, Noonquiver<\/strong><\/a>, and a 825g combine. Sell: 2,100 Gold<\/strong>. ID: 6673.<\/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>3,000 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>825 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Sell Price<\/td>2,100 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Attack Damage<\/td>+55 AD<\/td><\/tr>
Critical Strike Chance<\/td>+25% critical strike chance<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE: Trigger condition<\/td>When incoming damage would reduce holder to below 30% maximum health<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE: Below 30% trigger<\/td>LIFELINE still triggers if damage is taken while ALREADY below 30% max HP<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE: Shield (low level)<\/td>400 physical\/magic\/true damage absorption (based on level \u2014 early levels)<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE: Shield (high level)<\/td>700 physical\/magic\/true damage absorption (based on level \u2014 later levels)<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE: Shield duration<\/td>3 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE: Cooldown (SR)<\/td>90 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE: Cooldown (ARAM)<\/td>75 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE: Passive or active<\/td>Passive and automatic \u2014 no button press required<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE: Item group<\/td>LIFELINE group \u2014 Limited to 1 LIFELINE item total<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE group members<\/td>Immortal Shieldbow, Maw of Malmortius, Sterak’s Gage, Protoplasm Harness, and others<\/td><\/tr>
Item ID<\/td>6673<\/td><\/tr>
Availability<\/td>SR 5v5, ARAM, Nexus Blitz, Arena<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcca LIFELINE Shield Value by Level<\/strong>Shield absorbs 400\u2013700 damage based on champion level. The shield scales progressively from early to late game.Level 1\u20136 (laning phase): approximately 400\u2013470 shield absorption.Level 7\u201312 (mid game): approximately 480\u2013580 shield absorption.Level 13\u201317 (late game): approximately 590\u2013680 shield absorption.Level 18 (full late game): approximately 700 shield absorption.Practical relevance at different stages:  Early laning (Level 6): ~400 shield. Against a Zed Level 6 kill attempt \u2014 Death Mark + Shadow Slash + Q combo dealing ~350-400 total damage to a 1,200 HP ADC: LIFELINE absorbs the final portion, leaving ~800 HP intact after the shield expires.  Mid game (Level 11): ~520 shield. Against Talon R full combo (~700-800 total): LIFELINE absorbs 520, remaining ~180-280 passes to HP. ADC survives with ~100-200 HP rather than dying.  Late game (Level 18): ~700 shield. Against Rengar full leap combo (~900-1,000 on squishy ADC): LIFELINE absorbs 700, ~200-300 passes. ADC survives with margin for lifesteal or healing recovery.Note: the shield absorbs physical, magic, and true damage simultaneously \u2014 it is a universal damage absorption buffer, not limited to one damage type.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

Immortal Shieldbow builds from Pickaxe + Noonquiver<\/strong> with an 825g combine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Component<\/strong><\/td>Cost<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Pickaxe<\/td>875 Gold<\/td>+25 AD mid-tier component; provides AD scaling before completing Immortal Shieldbow; also builds into numerous AD legendaries including Infinity Edge, Trinity Force, and others<\/td><\/tr>
Noonquiver<\/td>1,300 Gold (+350)<\/td>Long Sword + Cloak of Agility \u2014 +AD + crit component; provides both AD and crit chance from the component level; Noonquiver’s combined AD + crit stats match Immortal Shieldbow’s stat profile and begins building both stats before completion<\/td><\/tr>
Long Sword<\/td>350 Gold<\/td>Part of Noonquiver \u2014 AD input<\/td><\/tr>
Cloak of Agility<\/td>600 Gold<\/td>Part of Noonquiver \u2014 +15% crit chance; pure crit component; also builds into Zeal and other crit items<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>825 Gold<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>3,000 Gold<\/td>Complete Immortal Shieldbow \u2014 cheapest crit legendary among the standard ADC crit item set<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Noonquiver \u2014 Mid-Build Crit + AD Component<\/strong>Noonquiver<\/strong><\/a> (1,300g) provides both AD and crit chance at component level \u2014 building Noonquiver before completing Immortal Shieldbow gives the ADC crit chance and attack damage earlier than pure single-stat components. The Noonquiver path is efficient for ADCs who want early crit scaling without waiting for a 3,000g item completion.Compared to B.F. Sword (1,300g, +40 AD only): Noonquiver at the same cost provides less raw AD but adds crit chance alongside it. For Immortal Shieldbow specifically, Noonquiver is the direct component \u2014 build it directly rather than B.F. Sword, which is not part of the Immortal Shieldbow recipe.Purchase path: Pickaxe (875g) first back \u2192 Noonquiver second back (1,300g) \u2192 combine (825g). Alternatively: Noonquiver first back (1,300g) \u2192 Pickaxe (875g) \u2192 combine. Both reach full Immortal Shieldbow at the same total cost.At 3,000g total, Immortal Shieldbow is the least expensive crit legendary \u2014 completing first item faster than Infinity Edge (3,500g) or Navori Flickerblade (3,100g+). The earlier first-item spike is particularly relevant against assassin-heavy enemy compositions where the LIFELINE shield is needed before the midgame power spike window.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f LIFELINE Passive \u2014 Complete Mechanics Reference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trigger Condition \u2014 30% Maximum Health Threshold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LIFELINE activates when incoming damage would reduce the holder to below 30% of their maximum health<\/strong>. This is a threshold-crossing trigger: if the holder is at 35% HP and takes a hit dealing 6%+ HP worth of damage (enough to push them below the 30% floor), LIFELINE generates the shield automatically before the remaining damage is calculated. The shield absorbs the overflow that would have reduced the holder below 30%, and any remaining shield value persists for the full 3 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The “already below 30%” rule is the critical wiki note<\/strong>: LIFELINE still triggers if damage is taken while already below 30% maximum health<\/strong> \u2014 not only when crossing the threshold. If the holder is at 25% HP (already below 30%) and takes incoming damage, LIFELINE can still activate to generate the shield. This means a fighter or ADC caught at very low HP retains a chance at LIFELINE activating even after the initial threshold has been crossed, providing a second-chance survival window in prolonged fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shield Duration, Value, and the 90-Second Cooldown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The LIFELINE shield lasts 3 seconds<\/strong> from the moment it generates. During those 3 seconds, all physical, magic, and true damage that hits the holder is first absorbed by the shield before reducing HP. The 3-second window is the critical survival duration \u2014 if the holder can survive or escape within those 3 seconds (through repositioning, ally CC on the attacker, or the attacker’s CDs expiring), LIFELINE has successfully converted a lethal scenario into survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 90-second cooldown<\/strong> is the item’s primary constraint \u2014 LIFELINE is a once-per-fight tool in most combat contexts. A 90-second CD means the shield cannot be used more than once per extended teamfight sequence, and if it activates in an early skirmish, it won’t be available for 90 seconds afterward. The ARAM version reduces this to 75 seconds<\/strong> to account for ARAM’s more frequent forced combat engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LIFELINE Item Group \u2014 Cannot Build Two LIFELINE Items<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LIFELINE is not just Immortal Shieldbow’s passive name \u2014 it’s the item group label. Only one LIFELINE item can be equipped at a time<\/strong>. The LIFELINE group includes: Immortal Shieldbow, Maw of Malmortius<\/strong><\/a>, Sterak’s Gage<\/strong><\/a>, Protoplasm Harness<\/strong><\/a>, and other items with the LIFELINE passive. Attempting to equip a second LIFELINE item prevents the purchase \u2014 the game enforces the 1-LIFELINE limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The practical implication: the choice between Immortal Shieldbow (ADC physical\/crit LIFELINE)<\/strong>, Maw of Malmortius (AP-threat LIFELINE)<\/strong>, Sterak’s Gage (fighter melee LIFELINE)<\/strong>, and Protoplasm Harness (HP LIFELINE)<\/strong> is an exclusive choice<\/strong> \u2014 whichever LIFELINE item best fits the matchup situation is the only one available. The group restriction prevents stacking multiple shield-on-low-HP effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LIFELINE \u2014 Full Mechanics Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mechanic<\/strong><\/td>Detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Trigger<\/td>Incoming damage would reduce holder to below 30% of maximum health<\/td><\/tr>
Below-30% trigger<\/td>LIFELINE STILL TRIGGERS if damage is taken while already below 30% max HP<\/td><\/tr>
Shield: low level<\/td>~400 damage absorption (early levels)<\/td><\/tr>
Shield: high level<\/td>~700 damage absorption (Level 18)<\/td><\/tr>
Shield: scaling<\/td>Scales progressively based on champion level (400\u2013700 range)<\/td><\/tr>
Shield duration<\/td>3 seconds from activation<\/td><\/tr>
Shield: damage types<\/td>Absorbs all damage types \u2014 physical, magic, AND true damage<\/td><\/tr>
Cooldown (SR \/ Nexus Blitz)<\/td>90 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
Cooldown (ARAM)<\/td>75 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
Activation<\/td>Automatic \u2014 passive; no button press required<\/td><\/tr>
Item group<\/td>LIFELINE \u2014 limited to 1 LIFELINE item across all LIFELINE group items<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE group members<\/td>Immortal Shieldbow, Maw of Malmortius, Sterak’s Gage, Protoplasm Harness, others<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u26a0\ufe0f LIFELINE \u2014 Critical Rules<\/strong>LIFELINE triggers when damage would push holder BELOW 30% max HP \u2014 but also triggers if damage lands while ALREADY below 30% max HP. The ‘already below’ trigger is a key survival mechanic.Shield absorbs ALL damage types \u2014 physical, magic, AND true damage are all absorbed by the LIFELINE shield simultaneously. Universal absorption regardless of damage source.90-second cooldown is a hard constraint \u2014 LIFELINE is once-per-90-seconds; plan the fight so LIFELINE activates at the most critical moment, not wasted on minor poke.Limited to 1 LIFELINE item total \u2014 Immortal Shieldbow, Maw of Malmortius, Sterak’s Gage, and Protoplasm Harness share the group; only one can be equipped at a time.3-second shield window \u2014 survive 3 seconds after LIFELINE activates. Repositioning, flashing away, or waiting for attacker’s CDs to expire within those 3 seconds converts a lethal situation into survival.ARAM: 75-second CD \u2014 the reduced CD accounts for ARAM’s constant engagement patterns where a 90-second lockout would be prohibitively long between forced fights.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 LIFELINE Item Selection \u2014 Immortal Shieldbow vs Maw of Malmortius vs Sterak’s Gage<\/strong>Immortal Shieldbow<\/strong><\/a>: +55 AD, +25% crit, LIFELINE 400-700 flat shield (all damage types). ADC\/Marksman focused. Crit stat valuable for crit builds. Best against assassins dealing physical + mixed damage.Maw of Malmortius<\/strong><\/a>: +55 AD, +20 AH, +50 MR, LIFELINE magic shield \u2014 specifically absorbs magic damage only; also grants AD + vamp on activation. Best when the primary lethal threat is magic burst (Lux R, Syndra R, Fizz).Sterak’s Gage<\/strong><\/a>: +400 HP, LIFELINE shield scales with max HP (60% base AD base + bonus HP). Melee fighter focused. Best for HP-stacking fighters who need a large HP-scaling shield rather than crit stats.Protoplasm Harness<\/strong><\/a>: HP-stacking LIFELINE variant. Best for HP-focused bruisers and tanks in the LIFELINE group.Decision framework:  Building a crit ADC \u2192 Immortal Shieldbow (crit + AD + universal LIFELINE).  Primary threat is magic burst assassin (Fizz, Talon building AP) \u2192 Maw of Malmortius.  Melee fighter\/bruiser who stacks HP \u2192 Sterak’s Gage.  Cannot build two LIFELINE items simultaneously \u2014 the group restriction forces a commitment to one LIFELINE archetype per build.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Map-Specific Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stat \/ Passive<\/strong><\/td>SR 5v5 \/ Nexus Blitz<\/strong><\/td>ARAM<\/strong><\/td>Arena<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Attack Damage<\/td>+55 AD<\/td>+55 AD (unchanged)<\/td>+55 AD (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr>
Crit Chance<\/td>+25%<\/td>+25% (unchanged)<\/td>+25% (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr>
LIFELINE CD<\/td>90 seconds<\/td>75 seconds (reduced)<\/td>90 seconds (wiki notes standard)<\/td><\/tr>
Shield value<\/td>400\u2013700 (level scaling)<\/td>400\u2013700 (unchanged)<\/td>400\u2013700 (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 ARAM Immortal Shieldbow \u2014 Faster Cooldown for Constant Combat<\/strong>LIFELINE cooldown 90s \u2192 75s in ARAM: a 15-second reduction that allows LIFELINE to activate more frequently during ARAM’s constant forced combat engagements.ARAM context: fights happen every 30-60 seconds on average in ARAM. A 90-second CD means LIFELINE misses fights. The 75-second CD closes that gap \u2014 LIFELINE can potentially activate once per every 1-2 ARAM fights depending on fight frequency and duration.Impact calculation: over a 30-minute ARAM game with ~20 fights total: at 90s CD \u2192 ~20 LIFELINE activations maximum; at 75s CD \u2192 ~24 activations maximum. The 15-second reduction enables approximately 4 additional LIFELINE survival windows across a full ARAM game.ARAM ADC builds: Immortal Shieldbow is particularly valuable in ARAM where the ADC cannot safely retreat from constant poke and burst. The reactive shield provides emergency survival in the chaotic constant-engagement ARAM lane environment.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfaf When to Build Immortal Shieldbow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Immortal Shieldbow is most effective when the ADC’s primary survival threat is burst damage that arrives faster than reaction time allows for manual defensive counterplay<\/strong> \u2014 the exact scenario LIFELINE’s automatic trigger is designed for. Against assassins who complete kill combos in under 1.5 seconds, no amount of manually-activated defensive items can react in time. LIFELINE activates automatically regardless of reaction speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Build Immortal Shieldbow When:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n