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Root (Game Mechanics)
Root (also known as a Net, Entangle, or Ensnare) is a status effect that roots units in place and prevents them from moving or casting most movement altering abilities. Rooted units can still turn, attack, cast spells, and use items. Root cancels Town Portal Scrolls and prevents them from being used. Invisible units will also be revealed.
Root Abilities[edit]
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Disarms the target Reveals invisible units |
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Reveals invisible units |
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Reveals invisible units |
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Reveals invisible units |
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Roots creeps only |
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Reveals invisible units |
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Disarms the target |
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Disarms the target Reveals invisible units | |
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Reveals invisible units |
Unit Abilities | ||
Unit | Ability | Notes |
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Reveals invisible units |
Neutral Abilities | ||
Neutral | Ability | Notes |
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Disarms the target Reveals invisible units |
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Item Abilities | ||
Item | Ability | Notes |
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Roots creeps only |
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Reveals invisible units |