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What is Abyssal Mask? \ud83c\udfad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Abyssal Mask is the proximity aura item that amplifies all incoming magic damage on nearby enemies<\/strong> \u2014 a tank and support legendary whose UNMAKE passive converts the holder’s frontline positioning into a persistent magic damage debuff on any enemy champion within 700 units. Unlike items that scale the holder’s own damage output, Abyssal Mask’s value is entirely team-oriented<\/strong>: every AP damage dealer on the team \u2014 mid lane mage, AP support, jungle AP carry \u2014 benefits from UNMAKE’s 12% increased magic damage debuff as long as the Abyssal Mask holder maintains proximity to the target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 700-unit aura range<\/strong> is the defining mechanical parameter of the item. At 700 units, UNMAKE covers the range of most melee combat, short-range AoE abilities, and support proximity positions \u2014 it requires the Abyssal Mask holder to actively position near enemies<\/strong>, not at range. Tanks who dive into the enemy backline (Amumu R, Malphite R, Leona W-E), support champions who walk alongside the front engage (Nautilus, Galio), and melee AP champions who fight at close range (Swain, Mordekaiser) naturally maintain the 700-unit proximity that keeps UNMAKE active against priority targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes UNMAKE distinctly powerful is its universal application<\/strong>: the 12% increased magic damage applies from all sources<\/strong> \u2014 every ally’s ability, every magic damage item passive, every AP carry’s full rotation. In a team composition with two AP damage dealers (mid lane Viktor + jungle Amumu + support Zyra), each of those three champions’ magic damage is increased by 12% against any enemy within Abyssal Mask’s 700-unit range. The item effectively provides a team-wide 12% magic damage amplifier<\/strong> in any fight where the holder stays close to the enemy \u2014 a unique passive with no direct equivalent in the item pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca UNMAKE \u2014 How 12% Increased Magic Damage Translates to Effective Damage:UNMAKE formula: <\/strong>Enemy champion takes 12% more magic damage from ALL sources while within 700 units of the Abyssal Mask holder.Example \u2014 Viktor E Death Ray (300 base + 0.6 AP at 400 AP = 540 damage):Without UNMAKE: <\/strong>540 magic damage.With UNMAKE (12% amp): <\/strong>540 \u00d7 1.12 = 604.8 magic damage<\/strong> \u2014 +64.8 per Death Ray.Example \u2014 Lux R Final Spark (300 base + 1.0 AP at 400 AP = 700 damage):Without UNMAKE: <\/strong>700 magic damage.With UNMAKE: <\/strong>700 \u00d7 1.12 = 784 magic damage<\/strong> \u2014 +84 per R.Example \u2014 Syndra R Unleashed Power (7 spheres \u00d7 200 base + 0.2 AP at 400 AP = 7 \u00d7 280 = 1,960):Without UNMAKE: <\/strong>1,960 total R damage.With UNMAKE: <\/strong>1,960 \u00d7 1.12 = 2,195.2 total R damage<\/strong> \u2014 +235.2 on full R volley.Team-wide compounding:<\/strong>If Viktor (400 AP) + Syndra (400 AP) both attack the same UNMAKE-cursed target simultaneously:Viktor E: +64.8 bonus damage. Syndra R: +235.2 bonus damage. Combined UNMAKE bonus from one fight: +300 bonus magic damage<\/strong> \u2014 all from a single passive item held by the tank.Stacking with magic pen:<\/strong>UNMAKE’s 12% magic damage increase applies after magic resistance reduction. If the target has 0 MR (fully penetrated), the 12% amp still applies to the post-penetration damage value. UNMAKE stacks multiplicatively with void staff’s 40% magic pen \u2014 the target first takes more pen’d damage, then UNMAKE applies on top.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca Base Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Statistic<\/strong><\/td>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Total Cost<\/td>2,650 gold<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>1,000 gold<\/td><\/tr>
Sell Price<\/td>1,855 gold (~70% return)<\/td><\/tr>
Ability Haste<\/td>+15 AH<\/td><\/tr>
Magic Resistance<\/td>+45 MR (SR 5v5 \/ ARAM \/ Nexus Blitz)<\/td><\/tr>
Health<\/td>+350 HP (SR 5v5 \/ ARAM \/ Nexus Blitz)<\/td><\/tr>
Item ID<\/td>8020<\/td><\/tr>
Item Limit<\/td>Limited to 1 Abyssal Mask<\/td><\/tr>
Availability<\/td>SR 5v5, ARAM, Nexus Blitz, Arena<\/td><\/tr>
Passive Name<\/td>UNMAKE<\/td><\/tr>
UNMAKE: Aura range<\/td>700 units<\/td><\/tr>
UNMAKE: Debuff<\/td>Enemy champions within 700 units receive 12% increased magic damage from all sources<\/td><\/tr>
UNMAKE: Duration<\/td>Indefinite \u2014 active as long as enemy is within 700 units of the holder<\/td><\/tr>
UNMAKE: Visual indicator bug<\/td>Visual debuff indicator lasts up to 60 seconds; actual debuff is indefinite while within aura<\/td><\/tr>
Swiftplay: Total Cost<\/td>2,850 gold (+200 vs SR)<\/td><\/tr>
Swiftplay: HP<\/td>350 HP (same as SR)<\/td><\/tr>
Swiftplay: MR<\/td>50 MR (+5 vs SR)<\/td><\/tr>
Arena: MR<\/td>50 MR (+5 vs SR base)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc7b UNMAKE \u2014 Complete Mechanics Reference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aura Proximity \u2014 The 700-Unit Requirement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UNMAKE functions as a proximity aura<\/strong> \u2014 the Abyssal Mask holder must physically be within 700 units of the enemy champion for the UNMAKE curse to apply. 700 units is roughly the range of a melee champion’s auto-attack (typically 125\u2013175 units) extended to short-range ability cast range \u2014 just under the radius at which a melee tank would be fighting in close combat. It is not a long-range aura<\/strong>: the holder must be in the fight, not standing in the backline. This proximity requirement is by design \u2014 UNMAKE rewards the tank who dives into the enemy team and forces a 700-unit engagement rather than the one who positions conservatively at the edge of battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The debuff is applied continuously and instantly<\/strong> the moment an enemy enters the 700-unit radius. There is no delay, charge time, or activation requirement \u2014 if the enemy champion is within 700 units, they are cursed and take 12% more magic damage from all sources. If they exit the 700-unit range, the curse is immediately removed. The visual indicator bug<\/strong> (shows for up to 60 seconds visually on the debuffed target) means the debuff icon can persist on the enemy’s portrait after they’ve moved away from the aura \u2014 but the actual damage amplification is only active while the physical proximity condition is met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca 700-Unit Range \u2014 Context for Positioning:700 units vs common ability ranges:Melee auto-attack range: <\/strong>~125\u2013175 units \u2014 well within 700 units (the tank auto-attacking is definitely in UNMAKE range).Leona W Eclipse aura: <\/strong>400 units \u2014 inside UNMAKE range when W is active.Amumu W Despair aura: <\/strong>~250 units \u2014 well inside UNMAKE range; Amumu’s entire kit operates within UNMAKE’s range.Galio W Shield of Durand channel radius: <\/strong>~550 units \u2014 inside UNMAKE range during taunt channel.Viktor E Death Ray (full laser): <\/strong>800 units \u2014 the ability has range beyond UNMAKE aura; the beginning of the ray may be in range while the end is not. Viktor fires from backline \u2014 positioning matters.Lux Q snare: <\/strong>1,300 units \u2014 far longer than UNMAKE’s 700 units; Lux in backline position typically won’t be within 700 units of the target. UNMAKE is irrelevant for Lux unless she’s unusually close.Practical implication \u2014 UNMAKE benefits abilities\/champions fighting NEAR the holder:<\/strong>UNMAKE maximises team value when AP damage dealers have moderate range (600\u2013800 units) and the tank maintains front-line proximity. It’s most valuable for AP junglers (Amumu, Sejuani with AP items, Zac) fighting in close range, AP supports (Zyra E, Lux at close range), and mid-range AP mages (Viktor, Orianna, Syndra) who position 700\u2013800 units from the fight \u2014 where some of their abilities hit the UNMAKE-cursed frontline target the tank is engaging.UNMAKE is least valuable for:<\/strong>Long-range poke mages (Xerath, Ziggs, Zoe) who are 1,000+ units away from the tank’s position \u2014 their abilities rarely hit UNMAKE-cursed targets unless the fight moves into close range.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UNMAKE \u2014 ‘All Sources’ Coverage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 12% increased magic damage from all sources<\/strong> is the broadest damage amplification condition in the item pool. ‘All sources’ means every ability, every magic damage on-hit, every magic damage item passive \u2014 if it deals magic damage and the target is within 700 units of Abyssal Mask, that damage is increased by 12%. This coverage includes champion abilities (Q\/W\/E\/R), magic damage runes (Lethal Tempo magic on-hit, Scorch), magic damage items passives (when they apply \u2014 some are bugged with certain items), and Infernal Dragon Soul magic damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The compounding with Void Staff magic pen<\/strong> is particularly significant. Void Staff grants 40% magic penetration \u2014 reducing the target’s effective MR. UNMAKE then applies a 12% increase on the post-penetration damage. Against a target with 100 MR (taking 50% magic damage) and Void Staff (40% pen \u2192 effective 60 MR \u2192 37.5% magic damage reduction \u2192 62.5% damage taken), UNMAKE’s 12% applies multiplicatively on the 62.5% damage multiplier: 62.5% \u00d7 1.12 = 70% effective magic damage taken<\/strong> \u2014 versus 50% without pen and 62.5% without UNMAKE. The combination of pen and UNMAKE is additive in the sense that both improve the damage formula sequentially, but multiplicative in terms of their combined effect on actual damage output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca UNMAKE + Void Staff \u2014 Combined Magic Damage Formula:Scenario: Enemy has 100 MR. Your team has Abyssal Mask holder (UNMAKE) + AP carry with Void Staff (40% magic pen).Step 1 \u2014 MR after Void Staff 40% pen: <\/strong>100 \u00d7 (1 \u2212 0.40) = 60 effective MR.Step 2 \u2014 Magic damage multiplier at 60 MR: <\/strong>100 \/ (100 + 60) = 62.5% of magic damage lands.Step 3 \u2014 UNMAKE +12%: <\/strong>62.5% \u00d7 1.12 = 70% of raw magic damage lands<\/strong> on target.Comparison \u2014 No pen, no UNMAKE: <\/strong>100 \/ (100 + 100) = 50% damage lands.Void Staff only (no UNMAKE): <\/strong>62.5% damage lands.UNMAKE only (no Void Staff): <\/strong>50% \u00d7 1.12 = 56% damage lands.Both Void Staff + UNMAKE: <\/strong>70% damage lands.Viktor E at 540 damage (400 AP) vs 100 MR target:No pen\/UNMAKE: <\/strong>540 \u00d7 0.50 = 270 effective damage.Void Staff only: <\/strong>540 \u00d7 0.625 = 337.5.UNMAKE only: <\/strong>540 \u00d7 0.56 = 302.4.Both: <\/strong>540 \u00d7 0.70 = 378 effective damage<\/strong> \u2014 +40% over baseline. UNMAKE contribution in this combined scenario: +40.5 damage on top of Void Staff alone.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UNMAKE Visual Bug \u2014 What It Means in Practice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The wiki notes a documented bug: the visual indicator<\/strong> of UNMAKE’s debuff on affected enemy champions lasts up to 60 seconds<\/strong> \u2014 persisting on their portrait\/debuff bar even after the enemy moves beyond 700 units of the Abyssal Mask holder. The actual damage amplification is not bugged<\/strong> \u2014 it correctly deactivates the moment the enemy leaves the 700-unit range. Only the visual icon persists incorrectly. The practical implication: don’t rely on the visual debuff indicator to judge whether UNMAKE is actively amplifying damage. Instead, track the physical proximity \u2014 if the Abyssal Mask holder is within 700 units of the target, UNMAKE is active regardless of whether the icon is showing or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Map-Specific Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stat<\/strong><\/td>SR 5v5 \/ ARAM \/ Nexus Blitz<\/strong><\/td>Swiftplay<\/strong><\/td>Arena<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Stat \/ Effect<\/td>SR 5v5 \/ ARAM \/ Nexus Blitz<\/td>Swiftplay<\/td>Arena<\/td><\/tr>
Total Cost<\/td>2,650 gold<\/td>2,850 gold (+200)<\/td>2,650 gold (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr>
Magic Resistance<\/td>+45 MR<\/td>+50 MR (+5)<\/td>+50 MR (+5)<\/td><\/tr>
Health<\/td>+350 HP<\/td>+350 HP (same)<\/td>+350 HP (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr>
Ability Haste<\/td>+15 AH<\/td>+15 AH (same)<\/td>+15 AH (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr>
UNMAKE<\/td>12% increased magic damage<\/td>Same<\/td>Same<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Arena & Swiftplay: +5 MR Over SR \u2014 Meaningful Upgrade for Tanks:<\/strong>Both Arena and Swiftplay provide +50 MR instead of +45 MR<\/strong> \u2014 a 5-point improvement that adds approximately 1.8% additional magic damage reduction at 100 total MR scenarios. While the difference is minor in absolute terms, for Arena’s sustained 2v2 fight format where the Abyssal Mask holder is consistently in 700-unit proximity of multiple opponents (smaller arena = more frequent UNMAKE activation), the combined 50 MR + UNMAKE’s team-amplification creates a strong synergy. In Arena, the holder’s improved survivability at 50 MR means UNMAKE stays active longer per fight \u2014 the tank survives the AP damage to continue providing the aura.Swiftplay’s 200g higher cost:<\/strong>Swiftplay charges 2,850g for Abyssal Mask (+200 vs SR’s 2,650g). This accounts for Swiftplay’s accelerated gold income and compressed economy \u2014 the relative cost within Swiftplay’s gold curve is roughly equivalent to SR’s cost relative to SR’s economy. The +5 MR partially offsets the extra 200g cost when comparing pure stat efficiency.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd28 Recipe & Components<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Component<\/strong><\/td>Cost<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Abyssal Mask (Total)<\/td>2,650 gold<\/td>15 AH + 45 MR + 350 HP + UNMAKE; high combine cost (1,000g) is the price of the team-wide passive; no mid-build stopping point beyond completing Kindlegem \u2014 Negatron Cloak first recommended<\/td><\/tr>
Kindlegem<\/a><\/td>800 gold (150 combine)<\/td>Ruby Crystal (400g) + Glowing Mote (250g) + 150 combine; +200 HP + 10 AH; the primary HP + AH input; also builds into Spirit Visage (MR + HP heal amp), Warmog’s Armor, Locket of the Iron Solari, Shurelya’s Battlesong, and other tank\/support items; completing Kindlegem provides a mid-build HP + AH spike relevant for lane sustain and cooldown management before completing Abyssal Mask<\/td><\/tr>
  \u2514 Ruby Crystal<\/td>400 gold<\/td>HP input (+150 HP at component stage)<\/td><\/tr>
  \u2514 Glowing Mote<\/td>250 gold<\/td>AH input<\/td><\/tr>
Negatron Cloak<\/a><\/td>850 gold (450 combine)<\/td>Null-Magic Mantle (400g) + 450 combine; +30 MR at component; the primary MR input; also builds into Force of Nature, Spirit Visage, Hollow Radiance; purchasing Negatron Cloak first back provides a meaningful MR foundation against AP lane pressure before completing Abyssal Mask \u2014 the same strategic value as Negatron Cloak in Force of Nature builds<\/td><\/tr>
  \u2514 Null-Magic Mantle<\/td>400 gold<\/td>MR input (+25 MR at component stage)<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>1,000 gold<\/td>High combine \u2014 one of the most expensive combines in the item pool (alongside Heartsteel, Galeforce); the 1,000g combine purchases the UNMAKE passive and converts the component stats into Abyssal Mask’s final profile<\/td><\/tr>
Sell Value<\/td>1,855 gold<\/td>~70% return<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd11 Build Order \u2014 Negatron Cloak First for Early MR Against AP Pressure:Negatron Cloak (850g) on first back:<\/strong>+30 MR immediately \u2014 the same high-value first-back purchase recommended for Force of Nature<\/a> builds. Against AP mid lane or AP jungle pressure, Negatron Cloak at 850g provides a substantial magic damage barrier before completing Abyssal Mask. Negatron Cloak also maintains item flexibility: it builds into Force of Nature, Spirit Visage, and Hollow Radiance \u2014 if the AP threat assessment changes before completing Abyssal Mask, the Negatron Cloak can redirect into those alternatives without losing the gold investment.Kindlegem (800g) as second component:<\/strong>+200 HP + 10 AH \u2014 adds HP bulk and tightens ability cooldowns. For engage tanks, the AH from Kindlegem allows more frequent CC applications mid-game before completing the full item. Same as Negatron Cloak, Kindlegem maintains redirect flexibility into Spirit Visage, Warmog’s, or Locket builds if needed.Combine (1,000g) \u2192 Abyssal Mask completion:<\/strong>With both components held, the 1,000g combine activates UNMAKE. Abyssal Mask is typically completed at 12\u201316 minutes<\/strong> in standard game pacing as a second full item (after a tank’s first item priority like Sunfire Aegis, Heartsteel, or Hollow Radiance). As a first item on support champions who start with component gold income, completion occurs earlier \u2014 potentially at 8\u201312 minutes<\/strong> on a support who builds Kindlegem on first back and Negatron Cloak on second.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfaf When to Build Abyssal Mask<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Build Abyssal Mask When:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n