Deflect

Deflect

"0 damage from Corrosive Ward, Magic Reflect, Thorns, Return Fire, and Blast splash damage."

Remarkable Interactions

1. Amplify will not cause Deflect to fail.
2. Deflect does not protect against Backfire, Retaliate, or Redemption.
3. Deflect is found within the Riftwatchers set, the Rebellion set and certain Promo Cards
4. Expose can remove Deflect from the defender. 
5. Use Deflection Shroud to grant adjacent units Deflect.

Notable Modifiers

1. Explosive Weaponry - Units with Deflect take no damage from Blast. Consider placing them in the second position - protecting your backline from damage. A Unit with Taunt in the first position will buy your backline time to get attacks in.
2. Briar Patch - Units with Deflect do not take damage from thorns. If you find yourself within this Modifier, including a melee Unit with Deflect may provide the edge you need to win!

Notable Abilities

1. Camouflage -Venator Kinjo possesses camouflage in addition to Deflect . No damage from thorns allows him to stay undercover, waiting for the opportune time to strike! The archon Lily Shieldpaw offers +1 health, Triage, and Camouflage to all friendly Units.
2. Scattershot - although your Unit with Deflect does not take damage from indirect attacks, direct attacks via scattershot will damage their armor or health. 

Archons with Deflect

Reklah is a Rebellion Summoner that grants players the choice between granting two units Deflect, or reducing the health of two units by two. Choose wisely!

Units with Deflect

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• Corsair Bosun - Level 1
• Venator Kinjo - Level 1
• Kain Hace - Level 1
• Runic Skyclaw - Level 5

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