Aether Lens – Dota 2 Guide, Stats & Hero Matchups [Patch 7.38c]

Upgraded Item | Magical

Main shop

2275

Polished with the incantation of his final breath, the gift of a dying mage to his sickly son.

Hey! So, imagine a magical lens in Dota 2 called the Aether Lens. It's like having a pair of super fancy glasses that wizards or heroes wear to make their spells and abilities work even better!

Base Combat Stats

+ 300 Mana

+ 2.5 Mana Regeneration

+ 225 Cast Range

Recipe

Abilities

Passive: Aethereal Focus

Increases targeted spell and item cast range.

Additional Insights

Passive does not stack.
Increases only the cast range not the radius
This amazing lens magnifies your magical powers, making your spells travel farther and hit harder. It's like giving your abilities a little boost, making them more effective and impactful. Your powers will reach places they've never reached before!

Statistics

The statistics below shows the percentage of hero builds which contain Aether Lens as a core, common or situational item for each role. These statistics are based on our hero guides.

Itemization Strategy

Frequently bought by support spell casters this item has a post-laning to middle game timing as it gives the supports a better positioning to initiate and be at bay for their foes to counter initiate. Love by Crystal Maiden, Disruptor and Rubick.

Trivia

Here's an interesting trivia about the Aether Lens in Dota 2: The Aether Lens was introduced in the game as part of the December 2015 patch. Interestingly, its name 'Aether' is a term that originates from ancient Greek philosophy and refers to the upper pure air that the gods breathe.