Hero Discussion of the Day: Lina (February 27, 2012)

Lina was last discussed on November 15. Lina's most recent changes from 6.73:

• Base intelligence increased by 3
• Dragon Slave travel distance increased by 100
• Dragon Slave final AoE increased from 125 to 150

Lina, the Slayer

Lina is a caster capable of delivering massive bursts of magic damage, making her one of the most effective early gankers. Her 3 ability nuke combo is extremely powerful, however, because of the large casting delay on her only stun "Light Strike Array" she is recommended for intermediate and expert players.

Lore:

The sibling rivalries between Lina the Slayer, and her younger sister Rylai, the Crystal Maiden, were the stuff of legend in the temperate region where they spent their quarrelsome childhoods together. Lina always had the advantage, however, for while Crystal was guileless and naive, Lina's fiery ardor was tempered by cleverness and conniving. The exasperated parents of these incompatible offspring went through half a dozen homesteads, losing one to fire, the next to ice, before they realized life would be simpler if the children were separated. As the oldest, Lina was sent far south to live with a patient aunt in the blazing Desert of Misrule, a climate that proved more than comfortable for the fiery Slayer. Her arrival made quite an impression on the somnolent locals, and more than one would-be suitor scorched his fingers or went away with singed eyebrows, his advances spurned. Lina is proud and confident, and nothing can dampen her flame.

"Fire makes a fine servant but a harsh mistress."

Strength	Agility	Intelligence
18 + 1.5	16 + 1.5	27 + 3.2
Damage	Armor	Movespeed
40 - 58	1.24	295
Attack Range	Base Attack Time	Missile Speed
625	1.7	900
Soundset	Icon	Fan Art

Dragon Slave

Lina channels the breath of a dragon, sending out a wave of fire that scorches every enemy in its path.

Level	Mana Cost	Cooldown	Casting Range	Area	Duration	Effects
1	90	8.5	600	275 (Starting AoE) / 700 (Distance) / 150 (Final AoE)	N/A	Deals 100 damage
2	105	8.5	600	275 (Starting AoE) / 700 (Distance) / 150 (Final AoE)	N/A	Deals 170 damage
3	125	8.5	600	275 (Starting AoE) / 700 (Distance) / 150 (Final AoE)	N/A	Deals 230 damage
4	140	8.5	600	275 (Starting AoE) / 700 (Distance) / 150 (Final AoE)	N/A	Deals 280 damage

• Damage type: magical
• Can hit units up to 1225 units away

Light Strike Array

Summons a column of flames that damages and stuns enemies.

Level	Mana Cost	Cooldown	Casting Range	Area	Duration	Effects
1	90	7	600	225	1.6 seconds	90 damage and stun
2	100	7	600	225	1.6 seconds	150 damage and stun
3	110	7	600	225	1.6 seconds	210 damage and stun
4	120	7	600	225	1.6 seconds	280 damage and stun

• Damage type: magical
• Effect is delayed 0.5 seconds.

Fiery Soul

Grants bonus attack and movement speed each time Lina casts a spell. Stacks with itself. Lasts 5 seconds.

Level	Mana Cost	Cooldown	Casting Range	Area	Duration	Effects
1	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.0 seconds	30% IAS, 3% MS
2	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.0 seconds	40% IAS, 4% MS
3	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.0 seconds	50% IAS, 5% MS
4	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.0 seconds	60% IAS, 6% MS

• Duration refreshes each time a spell is cast.
• Using items does not trigger Fiery Soul.
• Maximum of 3 stacks.

Laguna Blade

Fires off a bolt of lightning at a single enemy unit, dealing massive damage.

SCEPTER UPGRADABLE: Increases damage and range.

Level	Mana Cost	Cooldown	Casting Range	Area	Duration	Effects
1	280	120	600 (900*)	N/A	N/A	Deals 450 (600*) damage
2	420	90	600 (900*)	N/A	N/A	Deals 675 (925*) damage
3	680	55	600 (900*)	N/A	N/A	Deals 950 (1250*) damage

• Damage type: magical
• Can be improved by Aghanim's Scepter (* shows the improved values).

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