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Null Talisman
Stats · 505gold
Intelligence and regen so a caster gets one more rotation in lane.
How to actually use it
- 1
You are buying mana pool
WhyIntelligence, regen and a little HP — all of it is so you get one more rotation off.
HowOne or two in lane, no more.
- 2
Plan to sell it after the lane
WhyA caster's slot is worth more than these stats later.
HowSell it when Aghanim's or BKB needs the slot.
- 3
It is not sustain
WhyThe regen is slow. It will not keep your cast rate up.
HowBuy the real regen item anyway.
When it is the right call
✓Yes, if…
- You are a caster running out of mana in lane.
- You need some HP against harassment.
- You will sell it in the mid game.
✕No, if…
- You are a physical core — that is a Wraith Band.
- You already have reliable mana regen.
- What you need is burst, not sustain.
Timing
In lane, 3–8 minutes.
Base data
- Strength#31 of 31 items granting strength+2
- Agility#23 of 23 items granting agility+2
- Intelligence#33 of 37 items granting intelligence+5
