Sunfire Aegis supplies sustained area damage in close combat, while Thornmail pressures attack- and healing-focused opponents. Force of Nature improves survival against repeated magic damage and during chases; Randuin's Omen answers critical-strike teams, and Amaranth's Twinguard plus Armored Advance complete the mixed defenses. Grasp rewards buckler or melee attack trades, Perseverance helps after committing with Heroic Charge, and Scorch adds damage to Hammer Shock poke.