Overview
Headshot Booster is a Tier 1 Weapon item that rewards precision by adding significant burst damage to headshots. It is ideal for heroes who can consistently land headshots to win early-game trades and pressure opponents.
Stats
- Cost: 800 Souls
- Tier: 1 (Weapon)
- +30 Bonus Health
Passive
Your next headshot against an enemy Hero deals bonus weapon damage.
- Cooldown: 9s
- +45 Head Shot Bonus Damage
- Note: The bonus damage only applies to Heroes and is affected by weapon damage falloff.
When to Buy
- Purchase early in the laning phase to gain a significant trading advantage against enemy heroes.
- Strong pick when playing high-precision heroes who can reliably trigger the 9s cooldown proc.
- Provides a small survivability boost (+30 Health) and serves as a core component for the Tier 3 upgrade, Headhunter.
- Less effective against high-mobility heroes who are difficult to headshot or at extreme ranges due to damage falloff.
Synergies
- Vindicta: Her long-range precision allows her to safely poke enemies with the boosted headshot damage.
- Wraith: High fire rate and accuracy make it easy to ensure the proc lands as soon as it’s off cooldown.
- Grey Talon: Synergizes with his kit’s emphasis on landing high-impact shots from distance.