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You might be looking for one of these cards: Ice Barrier (Classic), Ice Barrier (Core).

Ice Barrier is a common mage spell card, from the Legacy set.

Other versions

How to get

TypeSourceQualityCount
Card packsOpen one of these card packs:
Classic Pack
Golden Classic Pack
Wild Pack
Golden Wild
Regular
Golden
1~2 (random)
CraftingCraft a Regular copy for 40 DustRegular1
CraftingCraft a Golden copy for 400 DustGolden1

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 LegacyKnife 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.
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    Patch changes

    • Forged in the Barrens logoPatch 20.0.0.77662 (2021-03-25):
      • 2021-03-30: Moved from Classic to Legacy set.
      • Now has Frost spell school (previously: no spell school).
    • Curse of Naxxramas logo 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.)
    • Hearthstone logo 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?").
    • Hearthstone logo Patch 1.0.0.3140 (Alpha, April or May 2013):
      • Added.

    External links

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  • HSReplay.net
  • Hearthpwn
  • OutOf.Cards
  • References[]

     
    1. 异邦儿 (2016-07-14). Ice Barrier vs Misdirection I
    2. 异邦儿 (2016-07-14). Ice Barrier vs Misdirection II
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