Linken's Sphere

Abilities

Spellblock

Play

Ability
Passive

Affects
Self

Blocks most targeted spells once every 13 seconds.

13

Notes:

• Does not block spells cast by allies.

• Does not block Ion Shell, Toss, and Snowball.

• Does not block Urn of Shadows   Item   Changelogs     Urn of ShadowsB Contains the ashes of powerful demons. Cost875 (310) Bought FromSupport Active Soul Release Charges 0 Bonus +2 Strength+2 Agility+2 Intelligence+2 Armor+1 Mana regeneration Disassemble? No Alert , Medallion of Courage   Item   Changelogs     Medallion of CourageB The bearer has no fear of combat. Cost1175 Bought FromSupport Active Valor Bonus +7 Armor+50% Mana regeneration Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe The Medallion of , and Solar Crest   Item   Changelogs     Solar Crest A talisman forged to honor the daytime sky. Cost2625 Bought FromCaster Active Shine Bonus +10 Armor+75% Mana regeneration+20% Evasion Disassemble? Yes Alert allies? No Recipe The Solar .

• For a list of blocked spells, see below.

Transfer Spellblock

Play

Ability
Target Unit

Affects
Allied Heroes   Main   Mechanics   Attributes Table   Release Dates   Grid Layout     Heroes are the essential element of Dota 2, as the course of the match is dependent on their intervention. During

Temporarily removes Spellblock from the item`s owner and transfers it to an allied unit.

Cast Range: 700

Buff Duration: 13

13

The buff can be transfered to illusions, however it does not block a spell for them.

Modifiers

Item Sphere Target: Undispellable.

Notes:

• Double clicking the item casts it on self. Although targeting self makes no difference.

• Multiple instances of the buff work fully independently from each other.
  • This means it is possible to cast two instances on the same allied hero, and each buff can block one spell.
  • This also means that when an ally places the Linken`s buff on a hero that has its own Linken`s Sphere, both can block a spell. The allied buff is used up first in this case.

• Puts Linken`s Sphere on cooldown upon transferring the buff. During this period, it does not block spells on the owner.

• Goes into cooldown once again when the buff blocks a spell on the targeted allied hero.

• Does not go into cooldown when the buff did not block a spell and expired.

• Can be cast on creep-heroes.

Trivia

• Linken`s Sphere is named after Link, the protagonist of the Legend of Zelda series. (The name Linken is derived from the World of Warcraft parody of Link, named Linken.)

Info

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Interactions

Old Abilities   Item   Interactions   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Spell Mirror AbilityPassive AffectsSelf Linken s Mirror can reflect spells. Reflects 30% of spells back to their caster. You are still affected. Proc Chance: 30%

Changelogs   Item   Interactions   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Contents 1 Version history 2 Update history Version history edit] Version Changes 7.03 Increased Ultimate Orb cost from 2100 to 2150 (total cost from

Linken`s Sphere
This magical sphere once protected one of the most famous heroes in history.
Cost 4850 (1000) Bought From Armor Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be
Active Transfer Spellblock Passive Spellblock Bonus +15 Strength Strength is the attribute that grants health and health regeneration. For each point of strength a hero gets: 20 Health 0.06 Health regeneration Additionally, strength heroes also get 1 attack damage per strength point. To +15 Agility Agility is the attribute that grants armor and attack speed. For each point of agility a hero gets: 0.14 (1/7) Armor 1 Attack speed Additionally, agility heroes also get 1 attack damage per agility point. +15 Intelligence Intelligence is the attribute that grants mana, mana regeneration and spell damage amplification. For each point of intelligence a hero gets: 11 Mana 0.04 Mana regeneration 0.07% Spell damage Additionally, intelligence heroes also get 1 +6 Health regeneration +150% Mana regeneration +15 Attack damage   Item   Interactions   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Linken s Sphere This magical sphere once protected one of the most famous heroes in history. Cost4850 (1000) Bought FromArmor Active Transfer Spellblock Passive Spellblock Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe

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Videos

Tips

• Although Heroes that solely have single-target abilities (like Bane and Lion) seem like they would be rendered harmless with Linken`s, this actually means they would be able to bypass the Spell Block much more easily than Heroes with only one single-target spell (like Lina or Wraith King), as Linken`s Sphere only blocks one spell at a time.
• As such, when facing against an enemy with Linken`s Sphere, it`s best to use a cheap, spammable spell like Stifling Dagger or Fade Bolt to put the item on cooldown so that you or an ally can then use more powerful spells like Reaper`s Scythe or Doom.
• It is wise to place the Spell Block buff on your allied initiator or carry to prevent them from being disabled immediately when charging into the enemy team.
• It is good to purchase this item on Heroes that use invisibility or are going to buy items that grant it, as the Spell Block can prevent some spells, such as Corrosive Haze, from revealing the Hero. If the enemy lacks any detection but has strong burst damage, the Spell Block may also prevent some disables or ultimates from locking and bursting down your Hero before your fade time, or at least give you a warning that you are about to be targeted.
• This item can be useful on heroes with quick escape options such as Weaver   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Weaver 15 + 1.8 14 + 2.8 15 + 1.8 Level Base , Ember Spirit   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs   Known Bugs     Ember Spirit 19 + 2.1 22 + 1.8 20 , Clinkz or Storm Spirit   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Storm Spirit 19 + 1.8 22 + 1.8 24 + 3 Level , as Linken`s Sphere can easily make you almost immune to enemy ganks by blocking any enemy`s spell - protecting you from a potential disable and also giving you an early warning that the enemy is coming, allowing you to make your escape.
• Projectile-based spells are always blocked upon impact. This makes them easier to blocked for an ally, than spells with instant effect, because the Spellblock buff can be placed on the targeted ally before the projectile hits.
• Linken`s Sphere is a good combination with Black King Bar, because it can force enemy hero to cast his most powerful singe-targeted ability on you.

Additional information

• One Linken`s Sphere grants a total of 300 health “ Play Life becomes death becomes new life. As it should be.  Click to listen— Treant Protector ” Health (also known as HP, which can be short for: health pool or health points) represents the life , 6.9 health regeneration “ Play Life becomes death becomes new life. As it should be.  Click to listen— Treant Protector ” Health (also known as HP, which can be short for: health pool or health points) represents the life , 2.14 armor Armor is an attribute shared by all units. Armor is used to determine the amount of damage reduction (or amplification if an armor value is negative) a unit takes from physical damage sources. Higher armor , 15 attack speed The frequency with which units attack is measured in attack speed. A unit s attack speed can be modified by items, agility, abilities, and auras. Contents 1 Base attack time 2 Attack speed representation 3 Attack , 165 mana Play Out of mana! “ Play It s a new age of magic! Click to listen— Keeper of the Light ” Mana (also known as MP, which is short for mana points) represents the magic power of a , 0.6 (+ 150%) mana regeneration Play Out of mana! “ Play It s a new age of magic! Click to listen— Keeper of the Light ” Mana (also known as MP, which is short for mana points) represents the magic power of a , 1.07% spell damage   Spell damage   Spell damage sources     Spell damage is all damage which is not dealt by physical attacks. This includes all spells which deal magical, physical or pure damage. Even the damage and 30 attack damage Attack damage is the amount of damage a unit is dealing with an unmodified basic attack; the base values are different for every hero. The total attack damage of a unit is the sum of .

Blocked abilities

Recommended heroes

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Situational: Ancient Apparition "AA" redirects here. For the professional player, see ARS-ART.   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs   Known Bugs     , Gyrocopter   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs   Known Bugs     Gyrocopter 18 + 2.1 24 + 2.8 19 + , Ember Spirit   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs   Known Bugs     Ember Spirit 19 + 2.1 22 + 1.8 20 , Storm Spirit   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Storm Spirit 19 + 1.8 22 + 1.8 24 + 3 Level , Nyx Assassin, Mirana, Clinkz, Lina, Luna, Naga Siren, Underlord, Queen of Pain

Items Synergy

• Shadow Blade: will make you hard to gank with the Linken protecting your from being disabled. It can also be used to initiate.
  • Force Staff and Blink Dagger⃂: give good mobility too.

Counter Items

• Force Staff: it is the cheapest item able to disable a Linken`s Sphere.
• Skull Basher: the Linken doesn`t protect from bashes.

Trivia

• Linken`s Sphere is named after Linken, a character from World of Warcraft, who is in turn named after Link, the protagonist of the Legend of Zelda franchise.
• As Linken`s Sphere was originally created, it was named "Linken`s Mirror". Its ability was Spell Mirror, which was basically a chance-based Echo Shell from Lotus Orb. The item was reworked into the present version in 6.09.

Gallery

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  Blocking a spell

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  Transferring Spellblock

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General

Linken`s Sphere (also known as Linkens) is an Armor item purchasable from the Home Shop, with some parts bought from the Secret Shop.

It is commonly used on heroes who need a good amount of Mana regeneration and survivability. It also has a useful passive ability that can block many of the high impact, single target spells in the game.

Ability

Countermeasures

Linken`s Sphere can be countered by triggering it before an engagement with low-impact spells such as Drunken Haze, Viscous Nasal Goo, Mana Drain, Stifling Dagger, etc.

Recommended Heroes

Version History

WC3 DotA Version

• Warcraft III DotA - Linken`s Sphere