Spell steal interaction

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PlayHow does this one work? Click to listen — Rubick   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Spell Steal Interactions   Old Abilities   Changelogs   Known Bugs     Rubick 19 + 1.8 14

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Rubick   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Spell Steal Interactions   Old Abilities   Changelogs   Known Bugs     Rubick 19 + 1.8 14 `s Spell Steal has some complex interactions, specifically on spells that have direct synergy with another component of the hero`s arsenal. Any spells that have unique interactions with Rubick are detailed here, otherwise they function as expected. Note that these interactions do not necessarily apply to the Ability Draft “ Play If that s the kind of fight they want, then I will give it to them! Click to listen— Legion Commander ” Game modes are a set of restrictions within which the game of Dota 2 game mode. Rubick himself has some unique interactions with some spells which can differ from their behavior in Ability Draft.

General information

• Rubick cannot steal passive abilities, active attack modifiers Attack modifiers are modifiers which apply an effect to a unit s basic attacks. These effects can widely vary, from healing, to damaging or even disabling effects. Most of these modifiers have their own rules. For , or spells which have no use on their own (aka sub-spells, such as Launch Fire Spirit or Shadow Poison Release). Sub-spells are always stolen with their main spell. Some sub-spells when cast allow their main spell to be stolen, while some have no effect.
• Rubick will not acquire a spell that is given from another spell as an Aghanim`s Scepter   Item   Upgraded Abilities   Old Abilities   Lore   Changelogs     Aghanim s Scepter The scepter of a wizard with demigod-like powers. Cost4200 Bought FromCaster Passive Ultimate Upgrade Bonus +10 Strength+10 Agility+10 Intelligence+175 upgrade even if Rubick has Aghanim`s Scepter, unless stated otherwise.
• Spell Steal can only be cast on heroes, so non-hero spells cannot be acquired, unless Doom   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Doom 26 + 3.5 11 + 0.9 13 + 2.1 Level Base casts a spell which he gained from Devour. He cannot steal spells from illusions Default buff iconPlay Spawn soundPlay Death sound “ Play A legion sprouts from one! Click to listen— Phantom Lancer ” Illusions (also commonly called illus) are imperfect, weaker copies of heroes, created by spells or items. They .
• Any abilities that create illusions will create illusions of Rubick, not of the original hero.
• If Rubick steals the same spell as he already has, the spell will not update its level and not be refreshed. Only the Spell Steal duration will be refreshed.
• If the target enemy Hero has Aghanim`s Scepter, Rubick will not steal the upgraded version of the spell. In order to get the upgrade on stolen spells, Rubick himself has to buy an Aghanim`s Scepter.
• Summoned or dominated units with a limited duration will not be killed upon losing the summoning spell.
• Summoned or dominated units with an unlimited duration will be killed upon losing the summoning spell or stealing another spell unless stated otherwise.
• Toggling spells can be stolen, but only if toggling them on was the most recent action. Toggling them off does not count as casting the spell.
• The effects of toggling spells will be lost on stealing another unless stated otherwise.
• Rubick has no cast animation on any stolen spell, allowing them to be cast instantaneously, with a very few exceptions, which are mentioned below as well.
• If a transformation spell has a transformation time, Rubick will use that transformation time and not transform instantly.
• If Rubick steals Chemical Rage he cannot then infuse his Aghanim`s Scepter onto anyone, not even himself. The ability to transfer Aghanim`s Scepter is innate to the hero and not the ultimate ability.
• When stealing a spell, talent   Main   Table of Gained Bonuses     The Talent Selection interface. Talents are traits unique to each hero. They are chosen every 5th level starting at level 10, offering a permanent choice between upgrades are not accounted. This behavior is similar to Aghanim`s Scepter upgrades with the difference that Rubick cannot obtain other heroes` talents.

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Stolen spells

Many spells have some slight differences to their original, to make it easier, or possible for Rubick to use the spells. Below are listed all spells which have some notable differences.