League of Legends Wiki: Abyssal Scepter - Item History and Evolution
The Abyssal Scepter was a powerful magic item in League of Legends that was later reworked into the Abyssal Mask in patch V7.11.
Final Stats (Before Removal):
- 60 Ability Power
- 60 Magic Resistance
- 10% Cooldown Reduction
- Unique Aura: Nearby enemy champions take 10-25 magic resistance reduction (based on level)
Amumu with Abyssal Scepter's aura
Key Features:
- 700-unit aura range
- Affected only enemy champions
- Aura remained active during Zhonya's Hourglass
- Could reveal hidden enemies through the debuff icon
Strategic Use:
- Ideal for AP champions who fought in close range
- Could apply team-wide magic resistance reduction with proper positioning
- Effective for supporting longer-ranged magic damage dealers
Evolution History:
- Originally provided 70 AP and 70 MR with a 30 MR reduction aura
- Underwent several balance changes affecting stats and aura range
- Final rework in V7.11 transformed it into Abyssal Mask with:
- 300 Health
- 65 Magic Resistance
- 100% Base Health Regeneration
- New aura: Nearby enemy champions take 10% more magic damage
The item was ultimately removed from the game but played a significant role in the meta for magic-damage focused team compositions throughout its existence.
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