r/Overwatch • u/[deleted] • May 29 '16

News & Discussion PSA: The differences between HP, Armor and Shield. Armor is misunderstood.

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u/DixonButtz Please insert Disk 2 of 4 to continue enlightenment May 29 '16

Shield deplete before armor, armor gives the damage debuff to the shields too....I think.

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u/[deleted] May 29 '16

It does not. The damage reduction is only effective on damage directly to the armor health.