Force Staff


Ability

Force
Blocked by Linken`s Sphere. Partially pierces spell immunity. Play
Ability
Target Unit
Affects
Enemies / Allies
Pushes any target unit 600 units in the direction it is facing. Double click to instantly cast Force on yourself.
Cast Range: 800
Push Distance: 600
Push Duration: 0.4
Cooldown symbol.png 20
Mana symbol.png 25
Partially pierces spell immunity. Can be cast on self while spell immune.
Cannot be cast on other spell immune units.
Modifiers
Buff or Debuff, based on the target`s alliance Item Forcestaff Active: Undispellable.

Notes:

  • Double clicking the item casts it on self.
  • Pushes the target at a speed of 1500.
  • Does not push units affected by a Chronosphere, Black Hole, Duel, Flaming Lasso or Kinetic Field.
  • Cannot break Pounce leash. When casting on a leashed hero, it does not get pushed beyond the leash`s max range.


Info

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Force Staff
B
Allows you to manipulate others, for good or evil.
Cost
2250 (400)
Bought From
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Active Force
Bonus +10 Intelligence
+6 Health regeneration For the cosmetic item equipped by Crystal Maiden, see Force Staff (Equipment)   Item   Changelogs     Force StaffB Allows you to manipulate others, for good or evil. Cost2250 (400) Bought FromCaster Active Force dota2
Disassemble? No
Alert allies? No
Recipe

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General

Force Staff is a useful mid game utility item that can force units over cliffs and through trees. It is great for both chasing and escaping from enemies.

Ability

Force
Ability: Unit Target
Affects: Units
Pushes the target a short distance in the direction it is facing.

25
20
Push Distance:
Push Duration:
Cast Range:
₠600
₠0.4
₠800
Affected By:₠
Notes
  • Does not affect targets in Chronosphere and Black Hole, and cannot push enemy units through Kinetic Field.
  • Blocked by Spell Immunity. Can always be casted on self, even when spell immune.
  • Blocked by Linken`s Sphere.

Aggressive Use

Force Staff allows for effective chasing and maneuvering to gank.

Defensive Use

Force staff is also great for escaping enemy ganks and juking.

Notable Heroes

Pudge, Batrider, Invoker, Windrunner, Outworld Devourer, and Silencer

Hero Counters

Nature`s Prophet`s Sprout ability can be countered by Force Staff. Clockwerk`s Power Cogs is countered by Force Staff, although life and mana damage will be taken upon exit.

Item Synergy

Combining Force Staff with Blink Dagger gives heroes massive amounts of mobility that can set up ganks and kills.

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Version History

Patch Version Balance Changes
6.84
  • Health regeneration increased from 3 to 4 health per second
6.80
  • Force travel speed is reduced
6.78
  • Recipe cost decreased from 1000 to 900
6.76
  • Recipe changed from Staff of Wizardry + Quarterstaff + Recipe to Staff of Wizardry + Ring of Regeneration + Recipe
  • Recipe cost increased from 500 to 1000
6.75
  • Recipe cost increased from 300 to 500
  • Force no longer pushes through Kinetic Field
  • When Power Cogs is triggered by Force Staff, Power Cogs knockback takes priority
  • Fixed Power Cogs not triggering and burning mana/hp when someone Force Staffs over it
6.74
  • Black hole now prevents heroes being Forced out with Force Staff
6.72
  • Can no longer push units out of Chronosphere
6.67
  • Cooldown decreased from 25 to 20
6.66
  • Double clicking force staff now acts as if you clicked on yourself
6.65
  • Push distance increased from 500 to 600
6.63
  • Manacost decreased from 100 to 25
  • Cooldown decreased from 30 to 25
6.60
  • New Item

WC3 DotA Version

  • Warcraft III DotA - Force Staff