Overview
Vortex Web is a Tier 4 Spirit item that grants Ability Range, Ability Radius, and Sprint Speed. Its active ability throws a vacuum grenade that pulls enemies into a center point while applying a Slowing Hex, making it excellent for setting up area-of-effect abilities and catching mobile targets.
Stats
- Cost: 6,400 Souls
- Tier: 4 (Spirit)
- +10% Ability Range
- +10% Ability Radius
- +0.75m/s Sprint Speed
Active
Throw a vacuum grenade, pulling all enemies into a small area and applying Slowing Hex.
- Cooldown: 42s
- Duration: 4s
- Capture Radius: 12m
- -35% Movement Speed
- -40% Dash Distance
When to Buy
- AoE Setup: Strongest when paired with large area-of-effect ultimates, as the vacuum pulls enemies into the kill zone.
- Countering Mobility: The dash distance reduction and slow are vital for locking down elusive heroes who rely on movement.
- Late Game Control: As a Tier 4 item, it provides powerful crowd control to initiate or disrupt team fights in the late game.
- Upgrade Path: Naturally upgrades from Slowing Hex, allowing for a smooth power progression.
Synergies
- Seven: The vacuum effect ensures enemies are pulled into and trapped within his Static Storm for maximum damage.
- Dynamo: Groups enemies tightly for Singularity or keeps them controlled after the ultimate ends.
- Kelvin: Helps retain enemies within the Frozen Shelter or sets up easy hits for Arctic Beam.