Hero Discussion of the Day: Rubick (November 23, 2011)

Rubick

Strength	Agility	Intelligence
19 + 1.5	14 + 1.6	27 + 2.4
Damage	Armor	Movespeed
44 - 54	0.96	300
Attack Range	Base Attack Time	Missile Speed
600	1.7	1125

Telekinesis

Rubick uses his telekinetic powers to lift the enemy into the air briefly and then hurls them back at the ground. The unit lands on the ground with such force that it stuns nearby enemies.

Level	Mana Cost	Cooldown	Casting Range	Area	Duration	Effects
1	160	18	550	325	1.50 / 1.00 seconds *	Lifts a unit and throws it down, stunning nearby units
2	160	18	550	325	1.75 / 1.25 seconds *	Lifts a unit and throws it down, stunning nearby units
3	160	18	550	325	2.00 / 1.50 seconds *	Lifts a unit and throws it down, stunning nearby units
4	160	18	550	325	2.25 / 1.75 seconds *	Lifts a unit and throws it down, stunning nearby units

• (*) Lift duration / Stun duration
• While the target is in the air, Rubick may use a secondary ability to throw the enemy in a targeted direction.
• The landing happens only when the lift is over.
• The stun happening on landing doesn't affect the lifted unit.

Telekinesis Land

Chooses the location the target will land at after the duration is over. Maximum 375 distance away.

Level	Mana Cost	Cooldown	Casting Range	Area	Duration	Effects
0	0	0	99999	N/A	N/A	Chooses the landing spot of the unit being lifted

• If you click more than 375 distance away from the unit being lifted, it will land 375 distance away.

Fade Bolt

Rubick creates a powerful stream of arcane energy that travels between enemy units, dealing damage and reducing their attack damage for 10 seconds. Each bounce reduces the damage dealt by 4%.

Level	Mana Cost	Cooldown	Casting Range	Area	Duration	Effects
1	90	10	800	500*	10.00 seconds	Deals 75 base damage, reduces attack damage by 14 (7 on creeps)
2	90	10	800	500*	10.00 seconds	Deals 150 base damage, reduces attack damage by 20 (10 on creeps)
3	90	10	800	500*	10.00 seconds	Deals 225 base damage, reduces attack damage by 26 (13 on creeps)
4	90	10	800	500*	10.00 seconds	Deals 300 base damage, reduces attack damage by 32 (16 on creeps)

Null Field

Rubick's mastery of the arcane protects his allies against weaker magics, granting them magic resistance.

Level	Mana Cost	Cooldown	Casting Range	Area	Duration	Effects
1	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Reduces magic damage by 5%
2	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Reduces magic damage by 10%
3	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Reduces magic damage by 15%
4	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Reduces magic damage by 20%

• This effect stacks with spell resistance skills and items.

Spell Steal

Rubick studies the trace magical essence of one enemy hero, learning the secrets of the last spell the hero cast. Rubick can use this spell as his own for several minutes or until he dies.

Level	Mana Cost	Cooldown	Casting Range	Area	Duration	Effects
1	25	20	1000	N/A	3 minutes	Steals the last spell target hero used
2	25	18	1000	N/A	4 minutes	Steals the last spell target hero used
3	25	16	1000	N/A	5 minutes	Steals the last spell target hero used

• The spell is lost at the end of the duration, when Rubick dies, or when Rubick uses Spell Steal again.
• Cannot steal item abilities.
• There are a few spells that cannot be stolen for technical reasons.