Talk:Barrier/@comment-8505783-20140421161102/@comment-4698489-20140430143216

Barrier is better against single-target burst damage with its higher shield value at almost all levels, but especially if you're expecting an ignite or other source of Grievous Wounds (Fizz, Tristana, anyone with Morellonomicon, etc.). Heal removes Grievous Wounds, but the heal from the spell itself is still reduced by 50%. Barrier also has a 30 sec lower cooldown.