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Soul Ring
Utility · 805gold
Trade health for mana — a second rotation when you cannot cast.
How to actually use it
- 1
Only press it at healthy HP
WhyIt trades health for mana. Pressing it low is suicide.
HowConfirm you are safe before you convert.
- 2
It solves 'I cannot cast'
WhyEarly on, no mana means no pressure.
HowTreat mana as a resource: one trade buys you another rotation.
- 3
Pair it with regen
WhyHealth comes back. Mana often does not.
HowIts value peaks when you already have a way to heal.
When it is the right call
✓Yes, if…
- You are a spell-based hero starving for mana in lane.
- You have regen to pay the health cost.
- You need constant pressure, not one combo.
✕No, if…
- You are a physical core who does not care about mana.
- Your health is often in the danger zone.
- You already have reliable mana regen.
Timing
Lane into mid game, usually 8–15 minutes.
Base data
- Armor#30 of 33 items granting armor+2
- Strength#26 of 31 items granting strength+6
