Talk:Hexdrinker/@comment-82.9.213.175-20110814053854/@comment-186.215.55.147-20110822232853

Yes, it's like Mana Barrier, but only for magic damage. There are two differences, however:

1. It scales out of your MR, unlike blitz's passive. So the "300" damage cushion actually ranges from 369 to 405 taking base MR into account, and can easily sum up to values above 600. 2. The shield is applied before damage is done. So, being hited with 400 hp left by a spell of 500 damage, you would live with 200 hp (likely much more health, because of the first point). Blitzcrank passive activates after damage is dealt, so you can be one-hitted before your passive enters in action.