Dota 2

Gale Guard

Tier 3 neutral item.

Gale Guard
Tier 3

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New in 7.38

Gale Guard was added in 7.38, after you last played. Here is what it does now.

0 buffs and 2 nerfs in total: trending weaker.

Biggest changes

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    Cyclonic Shield damage Barrier decreased from 400 to 250
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    Dormant Curio increases Cyclonic Shield's barrier amount from 250 to 325
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    Cyclonic Shield barrier amount decreased from 250 to 225
  • ◆
    Item cycled out

Most recent change patch 7.40, Dec 2025

  • ◆
    Item cycled out
What it does now
  • Cyclonic Shield Active 30s cooldownEnvelops the caster in an all damage barrier that absorbs 75% of incoming damage up to a max of 225. Lasts for up to 10 seconds and while the barrier is active you have 50% Slow Resistance.

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Every Gale Guard change, patch by patch

All 5 changes Valve listed for Gale Guard since patch 7.38, newest first. Last changed in 7.40 (Dec 2025).

Patch 7.40

  • ◆
    Item cycled out

Patch 7.39d

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    Cyclonic Shield barrier amount decreased from 250 to 225

Patch 7.39

  • ◆
    Dormant Curio increases Cyclonic Shield's barrier amount from 250 to 325

Patch 7.38b

  • ▼
    Cyclonic Shield damage Barrier decreased from 400 to 250

Patch 7.38 Added

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    Active: Cyclonic Shield. Envelops caster in 400 All Damage Barrier that blocks 75% of incoming damage and lasts for up to 10s. While active, the barrier also provides 50% Slow Resistance. No Mana Cost. Cooldown: 30s