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DotA 2 Item: Observer and Sentry Wards


Item Details

Observer and Sentry Wards

The Observer and Sentry Wards, also known as the Ward Dispenser is a stacked item formed in the inventory from Observer Wards and Sentry Wards.

Active: Place Observer Ward - Places an Observer Ward to give sight of the surrounding area. Lasts 7 minutes.
Hold Control to give one Observer Ward to an allied hero.

Cast Range: 500
Vision Radius: 1600
Duration: 420

1

Active: Place Sentry Ward - Places a Sentry Ward to give True Sight of the surrounding area. Lasts 4 minutes.
Hold Control to give one Sentry Ward to an allied hero.

Cast Range: 500
True Sight Radius: 850
Duration: 240

1

Advancements in stacking efficiency have made wards easier to carry than ever.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

This item automatically combines Observer Wards and Sentry Wards into a single item, opening up an extra space in the inventory. Double click or double tap the item hotkey to switch between ward types.

Notes:

  • Provides 1600 radius ground vision at its location.
  • Can not be placed on the elevated area, including the ramp at the fountains or in Roshan's pit.
  • Observer Wards are fully sharable. However, holding Control allows the owner to give an ally just one ward, instead of the whole stack.
  • It is not possible to give couriers or Lone Druid's Spirit Bear an Observer Ward by holding Control.
  • Provides 150 radius ground vision at its location for 12 seconds.
  • Can not be placed on the elevated area, including the ramp at the fountains or in Roshan's pit.
  • Sentry Wards are fully sharable. However, holding Control allows the owner to give an ally just one ward, instead of the whole stack.
  • It is not possible to give couriers or Lone Druid's Spirit Bear a Sentry Ward by holding Control.
  • The True Sight is provided in its whole area, it is not obstructed by anything.
  • The True Sight is provided by an aura, its effect lingers for 0.5 seconds.
  • Can not detect units under the effect of Shadow Dance and Smoke of Deceit.



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TheSofa (54) | July 28, 2016 2:45pm
Hey, the images for the cooldown timer are kinda buggy. Any way we could fix that?

Thanks,
Sofa
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Janitsu (74) | July 28, 2016 3:20pm
Hades is already on it! :)
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