T2 Spirit Item -- Swift Spellbind

[thefernfarm777]

A simple Tier 2 Spirit item that is the equivalent to the Tier 2 Weapon item "Swift Striker"

Effects:
+25% Cast Speed
+1m/s Sprint Speed

This would allow characters to speed up the animation of them casting their spells, as well as allow spells with a charge up animation (Talon Arrow, Yamato Slash, Paradox Carbine, Bebop Laser Beam) to reach their maximum potential 25% faster.

 

[Rosgath]

I'm not sold on this. Part of the balancing effect of a lot of these abilities is the time it takes to cast them. This would basically be mandatory on every Warden Build as it would cut off so much time from his ult wind up (and possibly reduce escape time on the Binding Word?)

Anyway, I think the game needs heroes with something that might increase Cast Speed before we see the stat on an item.

 

[Mokuzzai]

I'm not sold on this. Part of the balancing effect of a lot of these abilities is the time it takes to cast them. This would basically be mandatory on every Warden Build as it would cut off so much time from his ult wind up (and possibly reduce escape time on the Binding Word?)

Anyway, I think the game needs heroes with something that might increase Cast Speed before we see the stat on an item.

>> This would basically be mandatory on every Warden Build as it would cut off so much time from his ult wind up (and possibly reduce escape time on the Binding Word?)

you can say that about every stat in the game. for example haze has one of the lowest base hp in the game, and almost 90% of the top haze builds have extra health either in lane or early to compensate. in fact, there are a TON of items that are borderline mandatory on certain heroes (like fire rate on haze, cdr on spirit heroes)

in exchange for cast time, warden sacrifices damage or vitality, thats how this game works.