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Revision as of 02:36, 27 August 2015
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| Set: |  Classic |
|---|---|
| Type: | Spell |
| Class: |  Warrior |
| Rarity: |  Epic |
| Cost: | 1  |
| Abilities: | Deal damage |
| Wiki tags: | Armor-related |
"What is a better weapon? The sharp one your enemies expect, or the blunt one they ignore?" - The Art of Warrior, Chapter 9
Shield Slam is an epic warrior spell card, from the Classic set. It deals 1 damage to a chosen minion for each point of Armor the hero has.
How to get
Shield Slam can be obtained through Classic card packs, through crafting, or as an Arena reward. Regular Shield Slam can also be obtained through the Highest Rank Bonus chest at the end of a Ranked season, or as a first-time reward for first time reaching Platinum 10 or Diamond 10 in Ranked mode.
| Card | Crafting cost | Disenchanting |
|---|---|---|
| Shield Slam | 400 | 100 |
| Golden Shield Slam | 1600 | 400 |
Notes
Using this spell:
- Requires a minion on the board.
- Does not require the hero to have Armor. (If you have Spell Damage +1, a 0 Armor Shield Slam deals damage.[1]
- Does not consume existing Armor.
Strategy
Shield Slam has incredible synergy with the warrior cards 
Shield Block and 
Shieldmaiden and their hero power Armor Up!. It's not uncommon for a warrior to have 5 or more armor, meaning Shield Slam is usually capable of easily killing strong minions for only 1 mana.
As with other damaging spells, Spell Damage can be used to increase the damage dealt by Shield Slam. More unusually, because Shield Slam has a base damage of 0, increased by the player's Armor total, Spell Damage will allow Shield Slam to deal damage even when the player has no Armor. This is most significant with Malygos, who will allow a player with 0 Armor to cast Shield Slam for 5 damage.
A less common use of Shield Slam is for triggering effects such as Counterspell or Gadgetzan Auctioneer. As a 1-mana spell it is very useful for these purposes, and can be used for such without the hero having any Armor.
Lore
Based upon the World of Warcraft ability of the same name, this is the bread and butter of any true Protection warrior. It is a staple attack which deals damage and generates Rage to fuel the warrior's other abilities.
Artist
Gallery
Shield Slam, full art
Patch changes
Patch 1.0.0.3388 (Alpha, 2013-06-22): Added, replacing Death Wish. Deal 1 damage to a minion for each Armor you have. [1 mana]
