Overview
Intensifying Magazine is a Tier 2 Weapon item that rewards sustained fire by gradually increasing weapon damage. It is ideal for heroes with large magazines or those who can maintain a “firing” state during ability casts.
Stats
- Cost: 1600 Souls
- Tier: 2 (Weapon)
- +20% Max Ammo
Passive
Increases Weapon Damage as you continuously fire your weapon.
- Max Weapon Damage: +45%
- Time for Max Damage: 3s
- The bonus ramps up from 0% to 45% while holding the Fire button.
When to Buy
- Ideal for heroes with high ammo capacity who benefit from sustained trades.
- Strong mid-game power spike for increasing DPS in extended team fights.
- Effective on heroes who can maintain a “firing” state during abilities to keep the ramp-up active.
- Countered by stuns, disarms, or forced reloads that interrupt the continuous firing required for the bonus.
Synergies
- McGinnis: Her high magazine size and ability to maintain the firing state during Spectral Wall make her a premier user.
- Bebop: Can continue building the damage bonus during the animation of Exploding Uppercut.
- Vindicta: Can charge the bonus while scoped with Assassinate to maximize her opening or follow-up damage.