User blog comment:Willbachbakal/(Champion Concept) Skjold, the Shield Warrior/@comment-5088437-20130121012315/@comment-1330314-20130124070253

Spell Shields negate any spells, even ultimates. So would this. Moreover, this is much more visible than an on-champ shield, and so would be easier to avoid. I explained how the ability worked three replies below, so I don't feel it necessary to repeat it again.

On it "not conforming to aesthetics"... Look, I could disagree with you and point out how shield reflects are a staple in many games, WoW included, but I feel like this would just turn into a matter of opinion.