Overview
Ethereal Shift is a Tier 4 Spirit item that grants temporary invincibility and untargetability, followed by a powerful stat buff. It is a premier defensive choice for Spirit heroes to survive burst damage and reposition during intense team fights.
Stats
- Cost: 6400 Souls
- Tier: 4 (Spirit)
Active
You enter a void state and become untargetable and invincible for a short duration, during which you float slowly and cannot perform actions. Afterwards you gain Spirit Power, Move Speed, and Spirit Resist. Can be canceled early. Activation cancels any active ability.
- Cooldown: 37s
- Duration: 4s
- Float Speed: 2.5m/s
- Post-Shift Buff Duration: 5s
- Post-Shift Spirit Power: +20
- Post-Shift Spirit Resist: +30%
- Post-Shift Move Speed: +3m/s
When to Buy
- Purchase in the late game to counter high-burst damage or “one-shot” ultimates from the enemy team.
- Ideal for Spirit-based heroes who need to stall for cooldowns during a fight.
- Use it to reposition safely while mid-air, as the item prevents falling and allows for slow floating.
- Buy when you are being primary-focused in team fights and need a reliable “panic button” to reset.
Synergies
- Seven: Provides a safety net after diving in, allowing him to survive until his high-impact abilities are available again.
- Pocket: Enhances their elusive nature, offering a way to dodge lethal damage after using their own displacement abilities.
- Dynamo: Allows for a safe exit or stall after a Singularity initiation, protecting him from immediate retaliation.