Ice Barrier
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Ice Barrier is a common mage spell card, from the Legacy set.
Other versions
How to get
| Type | Source | Quality | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card packs | The Regular version can be opened from any of these packs:  | Regular | 1~2 (random) |
| Card packs | The Golden version can be opened from any of these packs:  | Golden | 1~2 (random) |
| Crafting | Craft a Regular copy for 40  | Regular | 1 |
| Crafting | Craft a Golden copy for 400 | Golden | 1 |
Notes
To edit these notes, go to Template:Ice Barrier notes.
- Ice Barrier takes effect in the same step of the attack sequence as the Forgetful effect, as well as most other Secrets. Therefore, all such effects occur in order of play.
- The effect will still add Armor even if the attacker is redirected or is otherwise neutralized before completing combat.[1][2]
- This Secret is only triggered when physically attacked by another character. This includes minions and the enemy hero.
- Damaging spells and abilities, and damaging effects from card text or Battlecries on cards such as
Knife Juggler, will not trigger the Secret.
Lore
Ice Barrier is a mage spell which creates a protective barrier around the mage, absorbing damage and preventing pushback from damaging attacks while it holds. It was a staple defensive spell for Frost mages before being made into a class-wide talent with Mists of Pandaria. Unlike Hearthstone's version, the spell is not triggered by an attack, but can be cast on cooldown, and is generally kept active as much of the time as possible when in combat.
Trivia
- The artwork for this card comes from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game "Icecrown" series, for the card Frost Ward.
Gallery
Ice Barrier, full art
Patch changes
Card changes
Patch 20.0.0.77662 (2021-03-25):
- Spell school is now Frost (previously: no spell school).
Patch 1.1.0.6024 (2014-07-22):
- Now reads: "Secret: When your hero is attacked, gain 8 Armor." (previously: "Secret: As soon as your hero is attacked, gain 8 Armor.")
Patch 1.0.0.3140 (Alpha, April or May 2013):
- Added.
Bug fixes and other changes
- Patch 20.0.0.77662 (2021-03-25):
- 2021-03-30: Moved from the Classic set to the Legacy set.
Patch 5.2.0.13714 (2016-07-14):
- Ice Barrier's trigger timing was changed to "proposed attack" event, causing it to activate in order of play related to other secrets like Misdirection, rather than always afterward.
- Patch 1.0.0.3388 (Alpha, 2013-06-22):
- Flavor text now reads: "This is Rank 1. Rank 2 is Chocolate Milk Barrier." (previously: "Sure, you're well armored... but now you're quite cold. And who has time for a cozy fire in the thick of battle?").
External links
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 异邦儿 (2016-07-14). Ice Barrier vs Misdirection I.
- ↑ 异邦儿 (2016-07-14). Ice Barrier vs Misdirection II.