What the item does
01
How it works
Passive bonuses: mana 300; mana regeneration 2.5; cast range bonus 225.
How I decide
«I need Lens to reach the cast from a safe angle.»
Ruslan UkrainskyiSpeaking through Rodya
- 01 Situation
- Reaching the ally or enemy I need requires stepping straight into enemy control.
- 02 My decision
- With Lens, I choose my position and actual cast range again. I check the spell area's radius separately.
- 03 What I avoid
- Buy range and keep standing point-blank as before.
When I would buy it
After basic resources and mobility, if range is already getting in the way of helping. If I keep getting focused, a save may come first.
Components
Components from Valve's recipe. Repeated parts are marked with quantities.
Energy Booster
Void StoneWhich heroes I would try it on
Examples based on mechanics. The role, opponents and team plan determine the final choice.
What to compare it with
Similar purposes do not make items interchangeable. I compare effect, price and timing.
Stats and key conditions
- Mana
- 300
- Mana regeneration
- 2.5
- Cast range bonus
- 225
Valve notes
- Cast Range bonuses from Aether Lens and Dagon do not stack.
Game effects and recipes are a snapshot of official data. My guidelines are choices for a task, not a promise of the same build every match. Values for several stages, where present, are separated by ‘/’.
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