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What is Horizon Focus? \ud83d\udd2d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Horizon Focus is the long-range mage’s damage amplifier<\/strong> \u2014 a legendary designed specifically for AP champions whose primary abilities hit at 600+ units away from the caster. The HYPERSHOT passive converts every qualifying long-range ability hit into a 6-second +10% damage amplification mark<\/strong> on the target, while FOCUS turns every HYPERSHOT activation into a 1400-unit area reveal and AoE mark application<\/strong> \u2014 spreading the mark to all nearby enemy champions for 3 seconds from the 30-second CD FOCUS window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 600-unit range threshold is the item’s core design constraint: only abilities hitting at 600 or more units from the cast position trigger HYPERSHOT. This specifically rewards mages with long-range skillshot abilities \u2014 Lux Q, Xerath Q\/W\/E, Zoe Q, Veigar E Cage at range \u2014 while excluding melee-range or short-range ability interactions. At 2,700 Gold<\/strong>, Horizon Focus is one of the most cost-efficient mage legendaries<\/strong>, providing 75 AP + 25 AH at a significantly lower price point than Shadowflame (3,000g), Rabadon’s Deathcap (3,600g), or Morellonomicon (2,900g).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FOCUS passive is the AoE dimension of the item: on a 30-second cooldown, any HYPERSHOT trigger simultaneously reveals a 1400-unit area around the hit target for 2 seconds and applies the Hypershot mark to all enemy champions within that 1400-unit radius<\/strong> for 3 seconds. In teamfights where enemies cluster within 1400 units, a single long-range ability hit can mark the entire enemy team simultaneously \u2014 amplifying all subsequent damage dealt to every marked target by 10% for the 3-second mark duration. Sell: 1,890 Gold<\/strong>. ID: 4628.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca Base Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Statistic<\/strong><\/td>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Total Cost<\/td>2,700 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>600 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Sell Price<\/td>1,890 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Ability Power<\/td>+75 AP<\/td><\/tr>
Ability Haste<\/td>+25 AH<\/td><\/tr>
HYPERSHOT: Range trigger<\/td>600+ units from the caster’s cast position to where the target was hit<\/td><\/tr>
HYPERSHOT: Mark duration<\/td>6 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
HYPERSHOT: Mark effect<\/td>Reveals the marked target AND increases damage dealt to them by 10%<\/td><\/tr>
HYPERSHOT: Damage amplification<\/td>+10% damage dealt to the marked target (all damage types)<\/td><\/tr>
HYPERSHOT: Pets \/ Traps<\/td>NOT triggered against pets or traps<\/td><\/tr>
HYPERSHOT: Clones<\/td>IS triggered against clones<\/td><\/tr>
HYPERSHOT: Range measurement<\/td>Measured from user’s cast position to where the target was HIT (not to the target’s current position)<\/td><\/tr>
HYPERSHOT: Persistent AoE abilities<\/td>Only the INITIAL cast triggers HYPERSHOT (e.g., Tormented Shadow, Spirit Fire, The Equalizer \u2014 not re-triggers from the lingering zone)<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: Trigger<\/td>Upon triggering Hypershot<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: Sight range<\/td>1400 units around the target<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: Sight duration<\/td>2 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: AoE mark application<\/td>Applies Hypershot’s mark to all enemy champions within 1400 units of the target for 3 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: Cooldown<\/td>30 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: Clones<\/td>FOCUS is consumed against clones<\/td><\/tr>
Item limit<\/td>Limited to 1 Horizon Focus<\/td><\/tr>
Item ID<\/td>4628<\/td><\/tr>
Availability<\/td>SR 5v5, ARAM, Nexus Blitz, Arena<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcca HYPERSHOT \u2014 10% Damage Amplification at Key AP Values<\/strong>10% increased damage to marked target applies to ALL damage dealt to them \u2014 ability damage, basic attack damage, DoT effects. The amplification compounds with other damage modifiers.AP carry examples \u2014 extra damage from 10% HYPERSHOT mark vs 1,800 HP target:  Lux R Finales Funkeln base damage: ~600-900 at typical AP builds. 10% amplification = +60-90 bonus damage on the ult alone.  Xerath R Rite of the Arcane each hit: ~200-350. 10% amplification = +20-35 per shot, \u00d73 shots = +60-105 bonus damage.  Veigar R Primordial Burst execute: at 600 AP, damage formula becomes significant; 10% amplification on a 1,200 damage ult = +120 bonus damage.  Syndra R Unleashed Power (7 balls): ~1,400 total. 10% = +140 bonus damage from Syndra ult alone.The 10% is not just a flat addition \u2014 it applies to every source of damage hitting the marked target during the 6-second window. Poke mages who apply the mark with a Q and follow up with W\/E\/R within 6 seconds receive 10% amplification on the entire combo sequence.FOCUS AoE extension: if FOCUS applies the mark to 3-4 clustered enemies simultaneously, the combined 10% damage amplification across the entire team generates massive total bonus damage \u2014 particularly relevant for AoE mages (Orianna, Seraphine, Karthus) whose abilities hit multiple marked targets per cast.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd28 Recipe & Components<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Horizon Focus builds from Fiendish Codex \u00d7 2 + Amplifying Tome<\/strong> with a 600g combine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Component<\/strong><\/td>Cost<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Fiendish Codex<\/td>850 Gold (+200)<\/td>Amplifying Tome + Glowing Mote + 200 combine; +30 AP + 10 AH at component level; provides AP and AH mid-build; also builds into Morellonomicon, Shadowflame, and other AH-containing mage legendaries<\/td><\/tr>
Amplifying Tome<\/td>400 Gold<\/td>Part of Fiendish Codex \u2014 +20 AP input<\/td><\/tr>
Glowing Mote<\/td>250 Gold<\/td>Part of Fiendish Codex \u2014 AH input<\/td><\/tr>
Fiendish Codex<\/td>850 Gold (+200)<\/td>Second Fiendish Codex \u2014 identical component; both Codexes provide +30 AP + 10 AH each before full item completion<\/td><\/tr>
Amplifying Tome<\/td>400 Gold<\/td>Standalone third input \u2014 additional +20 AP at component level before combine<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>600 Gold<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>2,700 Gold<\/td>Complete Horizon Focus \u2014 75 AP + 25 AH at significantly lower cost than most AP legendaries; 2 Fiendish Codexes + 1 Amplifying Tome is an AP + AH pre-completion stat line<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Fiendish Codex \u00d7 2 \u2014 Double AH Component Mid-Build<\/strong>Fiendish Codex<\/strong><\/a> (850g each): +30 AP + 10 AH per Codex at component level. Two Codexes provide +60 AP + 20 AH before the Amplifying Tome and combine are added. The double-Codex mid-build stat line is comparable to a full lesser legendary in AP and AH \u2014 Horizon Focus provides significant pre-completion AP and AH value across the multiple back visits required to fully build it.Optimal purchase order:  First Fiendish Codex (850g) on first back: +30 AP + 10 AH immediately; AH begins reducing ability CDs from first back.  Second Fiendish Codex (850g) on second back: +30 AP + 10 AH additional; total pre-combine: +60 AP + 20 AH + 20 AP from Amplifying Tome = 80 AP + 20 AH available before final completion.  Amplifying Tome + 600g combine: completes Horizon Focus at 75 AP + 25 AH.At 2,700g total, Horizon Focus is one of the cheapest AP legendaries \u2014 completing before Shadowflame (3,000g), Morellonomicon (2,900g), and significantly before Rabadon’s Deathcap (3,600g). The earlier first-item completion provides the HYPERSHOT range damage amplification advantage earlier in the midgame laning phase.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfaf HYPERSHOT & FOCUS \u2014 Complete Mechanics Reference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HYPERSHOT \u2014 600-Unit Range Threshold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 600-unit distance<\/strong> is measured from the user’s cast position to where the target was hit<\/strong> \u2014 not from the user to the target’s current standing position. This distinction matters: if the caster moves between casting an ability and the projectile landing, the measurement is from the position where the cast was initiated, not where the caster is standing when the ability connects. Abilities with travel time (long-range projectiles) measure HYPERSHOT range from the original cast position regardless of how far the caster has moved during flight time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 600 units, the range threshold excludes typical melee-range and short-range abilities while including the majority of standard mage skillshot ranges (most primary Q poke abilities have 800-1,200+ unit ranges). The threshold means Horizon Focus requires genuine long-range play \u2014 the mage must be 600+ units from the target to trigger HYPERSHOT, which is most of a mage’s optimal operating distance in lane and teamfights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOCUS \u2014 1400-Unit AoE Reveal and Multi-Mark on 30s CD<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FOCUS activates upon triggering Hypershot<\/strong> and provides two simultaneous effects: 1) sight of a 1400-unit area around the target for 2 seconds<\/strong>, and 2) applies Hypershot’s mark to all enemy champions within 1400 units for 3 seconds<\/strong>. The 30-second cooldown limits FOCUS to approximately once per teamfight sequence, but when it fires in a clustered teamfight scenario, it can mark the entire enemy team simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1400 units is a very large radius \u2014 for reference, base turret attack range is 775 units. A 1400-unit FOCUS radius covers an area roughly 1.8\u00d7 turret attack range in diameter. In grouped teamfights where enemies stack within 1400 units of the initial HYPERSHOT target, FOCUS applies the Hypershot mark to all of them \u2014 meaning every damage source (the mage, allies) hitting any marked enemy receives the 10% amplification for 3 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Critical Interaction Rules \u2014 Pets, Traps, Clones, AoE Abilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not triggered against pets or traps:<\/strong> HYPERSHOT specifically requires a champion ability<\/strong> hitting a champion target<\/strong>. Hitting Teemo mushrooms, Caitlyn traps, or companion pets (Tibbers, Daisy) does not trigger HYPERSHOT. The mechanic is exclusively champion-vs-champion ability interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IS triggered against clones \u2014 FOCUS consumed by clones:<\/strong> HYPERSHOT triggers when a champion ability hits a clone (Shaco Box clones, LeBlanc Mirror Image, Wukong’s decoy). However, FOCUS is consumed against clones \u2014 meaning the 30-second FOCUS CD can be wasted by hitting a clone with a long-range ability if FOCUS was ready. Be cautious of clone mechanics when FOCUS is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Range from cast position to hit location:<\/strong> the 600-unit range requirement is measured from where the ability was cast<\/strong> to where the target was hit<\/strong>. For abilities with cast delay or travel time, the measurement is the original cast point distance \u2014 not the caster’s current position when the ability resolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Persistent AoE abilities \u2014 initial cast only:<\/strong> for abilities that remain at a location for a period of time (the wiki examples: Tormented Shadow \u2014 Viktor W, Spirit Fire \u2014 Nasus E, The Equalizer \u2014 Rumble R), only the initial cast triggers HYPERSHOT<\/strong>. The lingering zone’s continued damage or subsequent ticks do not re-trigger HYPERSHOT. This means HYPERSHOT fires once per cast of these abilities, even if the zone persists for several seconds hitting enemies repeatedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HYPERSHOT & FOCUS \u2014 Full Mechanics Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mechanic<\/strong><\/td>Detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
HYPERSHOT trigger<\/td>Dealing ability damage with a champion ability to a champion at 600+ units from cast position<\/td><\/tr>
Range threshold<\/td>600 units (cast position \u2192 where target was HIT, not caster’s current position)<\/td><\/tr>
Mark duration<\/td>6 seconds on the hit target<\/td><\/tr>
Mark effect: vision<\/td>Reveals the marked target for the mark duration<\/td><\/tr>
Mark effect: damage<\/td>+10% damage dealt to the marked target (all damage types)<\/td><\/tr>
Pets \/ Traps<\/td>NOT triggered against pets or traps<\/td><\/tr>
Clones<\/td>IS triggered against clones<\/td><\/tr>
Persistent AoE abilities<\/td>Only INITIAL cast triggers HYPERSHOT; lingering zone ticks do NOT re-trigger<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS trigger<\/td>Upon triggering Hypershot<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: sight area<\/td>1400-unit radius around the target<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: sight duration<\/td>2 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: AoE mark application<\/td>Applies Hypershot mark to all enemy champions within 1400 units for 3 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: Cooldown<\/td>30 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: Clones<\/td>FOCUS is consumed against clones (be cautious of clone targets wasting CD)<\/td><\/tr>
Item limit<\/td>Limited to 1 Horizon Focus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u26a0\ufe0f HYPERSHOT \u2014 Critical Rules<\/strong>600 units minimum from CAST POSITION to where target was HIT \u2014 not from current caster position. For abilities with travel time, range is measured from the original cast point.NOT triggered against pets or traps \u2014 champion ability must hit a champion target. Tibbers, Daisy, Teemo mushrooms, Caitlyn traps, and similar do NOT activate HYPERSHOT.IS triggered against clones \u2014 but FOCUS is consumed against clones. A long-range ability hitting Shaco’s clone or LeBlanc’s Mirror Image wastes the 30s FOCUS CD if FOCUS was ready.Persistent AoE (Tormented Shadow, Spirit Fire, The Equalizer): only the INITIAL cast triggers HYPERSHOT once \u2014 repeated damage ticks from the lingering zone do NOT re-trigger the mark.10% damage amplification applies to ALL damage dealt to the marked target \u2014 ability damage, basic attacks, DoTs, and all allied damage \u2014 for the full 6-second HYPERSHOT mark duration.FOCUS AoE mark duration is 3 seconds (shorter than HYPERSHOT’s base 6s) \u2014 enemies marked by the AoE spread have a shorter amplification window than the primary HYPERSHOT target.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 HYPERSHOT vs FOCUS \u2014 Two-Layer Range Amplification System<\/strong>HYPERSHOT (primary, no CD after first trigger): lands on the single target hit by the 600+ unit ability. Mark lasts 6 seconds. Reveals the target. +10% damage from all sources for 6s.FOCUS (secondary, 30s CD): triggers simultaneously with HYPERSHOT when FOCUS is off cooldown. Reveals a 1400-unit area for 2 seconds. Marks ALL enemies within 1400 units with the Hypershot mark for 3 seconds.Combined scenario \u2014 Lux Q (1175 unit range) hits enemy ADC at 700 units with FOCUS ready:  1. HYPERSHOT activates: ADC marked for 6 seconds, revealed, +10% damage from all sources.  2. FOCUS activates: 1400-unit reveal around the ADC. The enemy support, jungler, and mid-laner clustering within 1400 units all receive the Hypershot mark for 3 seconds.  3. Lux follows up with E Lucent Singularity + R Finales Funkeln: BOTH abilities hit all marked targets with +10% amplified damage.  4. Allied champions dealing damage to any marked target also receive the 10% amplification \u2014 Lux’s support is dealing +10% damage to all 4 marked enemies simultaneously.Net result: one Lux Q at 700 units + FOCUS activates a 3-second window where all 4 clustered enemies take +10% damage from every source. In a 3-second teamfight burst window, this amplification represents a very large absolute damage advantage across the entire team’s output.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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>Arena<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Ability Power<\/td>+75 AP<\/td>+90 AP (increased by +15)<\/td><\/tr>
Ability Haste<\/td>+25 AH<\/td>+25 AH (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr>
HYPERSHOT<\/td>Full mechanics unchanged<\/td>Full mechanics unchanged<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS<\/td>Full mechanics unchanged<\/td>Full mechanics unchanged<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Arena Horizon Focus \u2014 90 AP vs 75 AP<\/strong>Arena boosts Horizon Focus AP from 75 to 90 \u2014 a +15 AP increase (+20% more raw AP from the item). This makes Arena Horizon Focus the highest AP-per-gold item at 2,700g: 90 AP for 2,700g = 30 AP per 1,000 gold, compared to Shadowflame (100 AP for 3,000g = 33 AP\/1,000g) and Rabadon’s Deathcap (120 AP for 3,600g = 33 AP\/1,000g).The 90 AP in Arena means the base AP contribution from Horizon Focus is competitive with more expensive legendaries. Combined with HYPERSHOT’s +10% damage amplification and FOCUS AoE mark spread in Arena’s smaller combat spaces, Arena Horizon Focus is a particularly efficient first item for long-range mage champions.Arena combat distance: Arena’s smaller arenas mean the 600-unit HYPERSHOT threshold is frequently met, as all combat in Arena happens at closer ranges than SR’s open map. However, the 600-unit threshold still filters out extremely short-range engagements \u2014 Arena mages still need to maintain distance for HYPERSHOT to activate.FOCUS in Arena: the 1400-unit AoE mark radius covers a large portion of a typical Arena combat zone. In Arena 2v2 or 4v4 formats, FOCUS applying the mark to both enemy champions simultaneously means the 10% damage amplification applies to all enemy damage sources from a single long-range ability hit \u2014 a very powerful opener for each Arena round.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfaf When to Build Horizon Focus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Horizon Focus is the right pick when the mage’s primary damage abilities consistently hit at 600+ units and the game plan involves poking or engaging from long range<\/strong>. The item is specifically designed for the long-range mage archetype \u2014 champions whose Q or primary poke ability has an 800-1,200+ unit range and who already operate at maximum poke distance as standard play. For these champions, HYPERSHOT activates on essentially every ability use during a fight, providing consistent 10% damage amplification throughout the combat sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Build Horizon Focus When:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n