Overview
Healbane is a Tier 2 Vitality item that reduces enemy healing through Spirit Damage and provides a significant heal upon killing an affected hero. It is a core counter-item against high-sustain heroes and provides extra survivability for Spirit-focused characters.
Stats
- Cost: 1600 Souls
- Tier: 2 (Vitality)
- +7 Spirit Power
- -35% Healing Reduction
- 275 Heal on Hero Kill
- 8s Duration
Passive
Your Spirit Damage applies Healing Reduction. If an enemy hero dies under this effect, you receive a large heal.
- Healing Reduction: -35%
- Heal on Kill: 275
- Duration: 8s
When to Buy
- Essential against heroes with high sustain or health regeneration, such as Abrams, Mo & Krill, or Infernus.
- Strong mid-game pick when enemy lifesteal and healing abilities start to become difficult to out-damage.
- Excellent for heroes who can consistently apply Spirit Damage to multiple targets to spread the debuff.
- Provides a survival boost in team fights, rewarding aggressive play with a 275 HP heal upon securing a kill.
Synergies
- Seven: His Storm Cloud ultimate deals massive AoE Spirit Damage, applying the healing reduction to the entire enemy team.
- Infernus: His burn effects deal Spirit Damage over time, ensuring the debuff remains active on targets for a long duration.
- Pocket: Can easily spread the debuff to multiple enemies using Barrage and Affliction during team fights.