heavy tank chestplates
Ward 10–20% plays best here ; secondary rolls can add Vitality or Thorns.
Ward Patch
epic A for armor Shield
Generates a shield worth 10–20% of bonus protection.
Rune stats
- Primary
- Ward
- Roll range
- 10–20%
- midpoint 15%
- Proc chance
- —
- passive effect
- Effect kind
- Shield
- Applies to
- Armor
- Rarity
- epic
- A tier
Effective HP gain at 10x / quality 100
| Armor | Tier | EHP no rune | EHP +Ward Patch 15% | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scout Cap | Light | 204 | 235 | +15.0% |
| Vanguard Barbute | Medium | 756 | 869 | +15.0% |
| Juggernaut Bulwark | Heavy | 2,313 | 2,659 | +15.0% |
Fixed recipe: 10x multiplier, quality 100, no trait ores. EHP counts base 100 HP + forged bonus, defense reduction capped at 80% — shields multiply the whole effective-HP pool.
Who should socket Ward Patch
Tower of Hell front-liners
Ward 10–20% plays best here ; secondary rolls can add Vitality or Thorns.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ward Patch do in The Forge? ＋
Generates a shield worth 10–20% of bonus protection. It sockets into armor and rolls 10–20% on the Ward primary stat.
How much EHP does Ward Patch add? ＋
At the midpoint roll (15%), Ward Patch adds up to 15.0% effective HP on a 10x forge — see the sample table for per-armor math.
What are the best armor for Ward Patch? ＋
Socket it on heavy tank chestplates — the biggest HP pools amplify the effect.
Where do you get Ward Patch? ＋
Ward Patch is a epic rune (A tier). Secondary rolls can add Vitality, Thorns, Defense — chase a high primary roll first, secondaries are gravy.