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Shuriken

Overview

Shuriken is a Common item available from the beginning of the game. The item provides Attack Speed, Cooldown Reduction, Spell Power, and Mana. Its unique effect gives attacks a chance to transform into a bouncing Shuriken projectile. Whenever this effect triggers, the attack becomes a Physical Damage projectile that bounces once to another target. This allows heroes to farm bushes more efficiently, damage multiple enemies, and benefit from Physical Critical Strikes and other physical damage bonuses. Because it combines Attack Speed and Cooldown Reduction, Shuriken is useful for both attack-focused and ability-focused heroes.

Price per level: 75 🪙 · Total max: 300 🪙

Stats

Level 1

Mana20

Reduce Cooldown40%

Spell Power—

Attack Speed—

Level 2

Mana20

Reduce Cooldown40%

Spell Power25%new

Attack Speed—

Level 3

Mana20

Reduce Cooldown40%

Spell Power25%

Attack Speed20new

Level 4

Mana20

Reduce Cooldown50%

Spell Power25%

Attack Speed40

Why Use Shuriken?

Shuriken is one of the most flexible utility items in Spelltroum. The first upgrade already provides Mana and Cooldown Reduction, making it valuable even before investing further upgrades. This is particularly useful for heroes that already have cooldown reduction from other items. Even a single level of Shuriken can noticeably improve ability uptime. Its signature effect gives attacks a chance to become a bouncing Shuriken projectile. The projectile deals Physical Damage, bounces once, and can strike additional bushes or enemies. This improves farming speed and occasionally creates unexpected damage opportunities during fights. Since the projectile deals Physical Damage, it benefits from Physical Critical Strikes and physical damage bonuses.

Best Heroes for Shuriken

Stonewarden

Shuriken works extremely well on Stonewarden. The additional Attack Speed helps him attack more frequently, while Cooldown Reduction allows him to use abilities more often. His naturally high damage makes every Shuriken bounce more threatening, and the item significantly improves his farming speed.

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Spitfire

Spitfire benefits from nearly every stat provided by Shuriken. Attack Speed increases the frequency of Shuriken procs, while Mana and Cooldown Reduction allow him to cast abilities more often. The bouncing projectiles also help him clear bushes faster and accelerate his farming.

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Freezi

Freezi is another excellent user of Shuriken. Her high Attack Speed allows her to trigger the effect frequently. The bouncing projectiles help her farm more efficiently while also creating additional pressure during fights. The Cooldown Reduction also gives her more opportunities to use her abilities throughout the match.

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Death Slayer

Shuriken can enable interesting cooldown-focused builds for Death Slayer. The Cooldown Reduction stacks well with other cooldown reduction items, allowing him to cast his stun significantly more often. Players focused on maximizing crowd control can use Shuriken as part of a control-oriented build.

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Strengths

✓Provides Attack Speed
✓Grants Cooldown Reduction
✓Provides Mana
✓Includes Spell Power
✓Improves farming speed
✓Bouncing projectiles can damage multiple targets
✓Synergizes with Physical Critical Strikes
✓Useful throughout the entire match

Weaknesses

✗Relies partially on chance-based effects
✗Provides no Health
✗Provides no Armor or Magic Resistance
✗Less valuable on heroes that rarely attack
✗Requires Attack Speed to maximize effectiveness

Tips & Tricks

1.The first upgrade already provides Mana and Cooldown Reduction.
2.Physical Critical Strikes affect Shuriken projectiles.
3.Physical damage bonuses increase Shuriken damage.
4.The item is strongest on heroes with high Attack Speed.
5.Bouncing attacks significantly improve farming efficiency.
6.Combining Shuriken with other cooldown reduction items creates powerful ability-focused builds.

FAQ

How do I unlock Shuriken?

Shuriken is available from the beginning of the game as a Common item.

What does Shuriken do?

Shuriken provides Attack Speed, Mana, Spell Power, Cooldown Reduction, and grants a chance for attacks to become bouncing Physical Damage projectiles.

Does the Shuriken deal Physical or Magical Damage?

The Shuriken deals Physical Damage.

Can Shuriken critically strike?

Yes. Because the projectile deals Physical Damage, Physical Critical Strike effects can apply to it.

Which heroes benefit most from Shuriken?

Stonewarden, Spitfire, Freezi, and certain Death Slayer builds are among the strongest users because they benefit from Attack Speed and Cooldown Reduction.

Is Shuriken good for farming?

Yes. The bouncing projectile can hit additional bushes and targets, making farming significantly more efficient.

Is Shuriken useful for cooldown reduction builds?

Yes. Even the first upgrade provides Cooldown Reduction, making it an effective addition to heroes that want to cast abilities more frequently.