Maelstrom


Ability

Chain Lightning
Not a Unique Attack Modifier. Cannot be used by illusions. Partially pierces spell immunity. Play
Ability
Passive
Affects
Enemies
Damage
Magical
Grants a chance on attack to releaseAnnounce a bolt of electricity that leaps between targets, dealing magical damage to each.
Proc Chance: 25%
Bounce Distance: 900
Number of Bounces: 4
Bounce Interval: 0.25
Damage: 120
Cooldown symbol.png 0.2
Partially pierces spell immunity. Can proc on and attempts to damage spell immune enemies. Cannot bounce to spell immune enemies.
Modifiers
Buff Maelstrom Chain: Undispellable.

Notes:

  • When obtaining multiple items with the Chain Lightning ability, only the one that has been continuously the longest in the inventory works.
  • The lightning bounces in 0.25 second intervals, so hitting max targets takes 0.75 seconds.
  • Chain Lightning can proc while a previous chain lightning is still bouncing.
  • The Maelstrom Chain buff is a hidden buff required for the lightning to jump.
  • Chain Lightning does not use a regular cooldown. It is neither displayed on the item icon when proccing, nor is it affected by cooldown manipulating effects.


Info

Item Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be dota2 Changelogs   Item   Changelogs     Contents 1 Version history 2 Update history Version history edit] Version Changes 7.00 Chain Lightning Is no longer a unique attack modifier. Now has a proc cooldown of 0.2
Maelstrom
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A hammer forged for the gods themselves, Maelstrom allows its user to harness the power of lightning.
Cost
2800 (700)
Bought From
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Passive Chain Lightning
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Disassemble? No
Alert allies? No
Recipe

The Maelstrom is an Item Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be dota2 purchasable at the Main Shop, under Artifacts Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be dota2 .

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General

Maelstrom is an Item purchasable at the Home Shop under Artifacts.

Ability

Chain Lightning
Ability: Passive
Affects: Enemy Units
Damage: Magical
Grants a chance to release Chain Lightning on attack, dealing damage to multiple targets.

0.2
Lightning Damage:
Lighting Chance:
Maximum Bounces:
Bounce Radius:
₠120
₠25%
₠4
₠900
Affected By:₠
Notes
  • Blocked by Spell Immunity.

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Version History

Patch Version Balance Changes
7.00
  • Maelstrom has an internal cooldown of 0.2 seconds.
  • Maelstrom is no longer a Unique Attack Modifier.
6.82
  • Recipe cost increased from 600 to 700
  • Maelstrom and Mjollnir no longer trigger Linken`s Sphere
6.79
  • Chain Lightning AoE increased from 500 to 900
6.72
  • Recipe cost decreased from 800 to 600
6.68
  • Recipe cost decreased from 900 to 800
6.67
  • Chance to proc lighting increased from 20%⃢₆ₒ25% and adjusted the damage (same overall damage rates, just little more reliable)
6.66
  • Increased max bounces from 3 to 4
6.65
  • Maelstrom attack speed bonus increased from 15 to 25
6.60
  • Recipe and stats adjusted
6.55
  • Changed Maelstrom Recipe

WC3 DotA Version

  • Warcraft III DotA - Maelstrom