{"id":17547,"date":"2026-02-18T14:54:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/mortal-reminder\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T21:43:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T21:43:24","slug":"mortal-reminder","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/en\/wiki\/mortal-reminder\/","title":{"rendered":"Mortal Reminder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is Mortal Reminder? \u2694\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mortal Reminder is a legendary Marksman item<\/strong> providing physical damage, armor penetration, critical strike chance, and the most important utility in the game against healing-heavy compositions: Grievous Wounds<\/strong>. The GRIEVOUS WOUNDS passive reduces all healing received by afflicted champions \u2014 covering regeneration, life steal, omnivamp, spell vamp, shields converted to healing, and ability-based heals simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The item sits in the FATALITY item group<\/strong> alongside Lord Dominik’s Regards<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 both items cannot be held at the same time (Limited to 1 FATALITY item). This is the primary build decision point: Mortal Reminder for healing reduction vs Lord Dominik’s Regards<\/strong><\/a> for bonus damage vs high-HP targets. When the enemy team includes significant sustain (multiple Immortal Shieldbow<\/strong><\/a> users, Ravenous Hydra<\/strong><\/a>, Soraka, Vladimir, Aatrox), Mortal Reminder is the correct FATALITY choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 3,000 Gold<\/strong>, it costs the same as Lord Dominik’s Regards<\/strong><\/a>. Sell price: 2,100 Gold<\/strong>. ID: 3033. Available on SR 5v5, ARAM, Nexus Blitz, and Arena.<\/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>3,000 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>150 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Sell Price<\/td>2,100 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Attack Damage<\/td>+35 AD<\/td><\/tr>
Armor Penetration<\/td>+30% (percentage \u2014 not lethality)<\/td><\/tr>
Critical Strike Chance<\/td>+25% Crit<\/td><\/tr>
Item Group<\/td>FATALITY \u2014 limited to 1 (shared with Lord Dominik’s Regards)<\/td><\/tr>
Item ID<\/td>3033<\/td><\/tr>
Availability<\/td>SR 5v5, ARAM, Nexus Blitz, Arena<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcca Mortal Reminder vs Lord Dominik’s Regards \u2014 FATALITY Group Decision<\/strong>Lord Dominik’s Regards<\/strong><\/a>: +35 AD, +30% armor pen, +25% crit \u2014 GIANT SLAYER: bonus damage up to +20% vs targets with 1,750+ HP. Cost: 3,000g.Mortal Reminder: +35 AD, +30% armor pen, +25% crit \u2014 GRIEVOUS WOUNDS: 40%-60% healing reduction on physical damage. Cost: 3,000g.Identical base stats (AD, armor pen, crit) at the same gold cost.FATALITY group: build ONLY ONE. The passive is the entire decision.Choose Lord Dominik’s: enemy team has 2+ champions with 1,750+ HP (tanks, bruisers), and sustain is not the primary threat.Choose Mortal Reminder: enemy team has meaningful healing sources (life steal ADCs, sustain mages, healing supports, omnivamp fighters) that must be reduced to win fights.In most games where both tank HP and healing exist: prioritize by which threat wins the fight first \u2014 healing kills faster than HP in late game.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

Mortal Reminder builds from Executioner’s Calling + Last Whisper + Cloak of Agility<\/strong> with a very low 150g combine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Component<\/strong><\/td>Cost<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Executioner’s Calling<\/td>800 Gold (+450 combine)<\/td>Long Sword \u2014 AD + early Grievous Wounds source (applies GW on hit \u2014 key early game spike)<\/td><\/tr>
Long Sword<\/td>350 Gold<\/td>Part of Executioner’s Calling \u2014 pure AD input<\/td><\/tr>
Last Whisper<\/td>1,450 Gold (+750 combine)<\/td>2x Long Sword \u2014 AD + 20% armor pen mid-item<\/td><\/tr>
Long Sword<\/td>350 Gold<\/td>Part of Last Whisper \u2014 first AD input<\/td><\/tr>
Long Sword<\/td>350 Gold<\/td>Part of Last Whisper \u2014 second AD input<\/td><\/tr>
Cloak of Agility<\/td>600 Gold<\/td>Standalone crit chance input<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>150 Gold<\/td>Final assembly \u2014 lowest combine cost in the item<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>3,000 Gold<\/td>Complete Mortal Reminder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Executioner’s Calling \u2014 Early Grievous Wounds Before Mortal Reminder<\/strong>Executioner’s Calling (800g) applies Grievous Wounds on basic attack hit \u2014 useful against healing champions in lane.Executioner’s Calling<\/strong><\/a> is the earliest GW source at 800g. Against Soraka, Vladimir, Aatrox, or Lifesteal-heavy ADCs in lane, buy it on first or second back.Executioner’s Calling upgrades fully into Mortal Reminder \u2014 no gold is wasted.The 150g combine is the most efficient completion cost among 3,000g items \u2014 completing from Executioner’s + Last Whisper + Cloak is a single-back affordable upgrade.Last Whisper<\/strong><\/a> provides +20% armor penetration as a mid-item \u2014 also strong standalone before completion.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\ude78 GRIEVOUS WOUNDS \u2014 Complete Mechanics Reference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What Grievous Wounds Does<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GRIEVOUS WOUNDS reduces all healing received by the afflicted champion by 40%<\/strong> for 3 seconds whenever they receive physical damage from Mortal Reminder. This reduction applies to every healing source simultaneously<\/strong>: life steal from basic attacks, omnivamp, spell vamp, passive regeneration (Warmog’s Armor<\/strong><\/a>, base HP regen), ability-based heals (Soraka W, Aatrox Q, Sylas sustain), drain tank abilities, and shield-to-heal conversion passives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The debuff duration refreshes on every physical damage hit \u2014 continuous basic attack sequences maintain GW permanently on the target as long as Mortal Reminder is dealing physical damage to champions. A champion who escapes auto-attack range for more than 3 seconds without receiving physical damage loses the GW debuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GRIEVOUS WOUNDS \u2014 Key Interaction Rules<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mechanic<\/strong><\/td>GRIEVOUS WOUNDS Behavior<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Applies through shields?<\/td>YES \u2014 GW is applied even if the physical damage is absorbed by a shield<\/td><\/tr>
Stacks with other GW sources?<\/td>No \u2014 GW does not stack or double; 40% is the standard cap (60% enhanced on some items)<\/td><\/tr>
Duration refresh on each hit?<\/td>YES \u2014 refreshes to 3 seconds on every physical damage hit; continuous attack maintains it permanently<\/td><\/tr>
Applies to regeneration?<\/td>YES \u2014 base HP regen, Warmog’s passive, and all regeneration healing are reduced<\/td><\/tr>
Applies to life steal?<\/td>YES \u2014 life steal recovery reduced by 40%<\/td><\/tr>
Applies to omnivamp?<\/td>YES \u2014 omnivamp healing reduced by 40%<\/td><\/tr>
Applies to ability heals?<\/td>YES \u2014 Soraka W, Aatrox Q, Sylas, Nami W all reduced<\/td><\/tr>
Applies to shields?<\/td>NO \u2014 GW reduces healing, not shielding; shields themselves are NOT reduced by GW<\/td><\/tr>
Thornmail also applies GW?<\/td>YES \u2014 Thornmail applies GW when reflect damage hits champions (melee attackers get GW applied)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u26a0\ufe0f GRIEVOUS WOUNDS \u2014 Critical Distinction: Shields vs Healing<\/strong>GW reduces HEALING \u2014 it does not reduce SHIELDING.A Lulu E shield is not reduced by GW \u2014 the shield absorbs damage at full value.If the shield converts to healing upon expiration or absorption, THAT healing is then reduced by GW.Immortal Shieldbow’s shield is NOT reduced by GW \u2014 but life steal recovery that would have replaced HP IS reduced.Blood Barrier (Aatrox passive shield) is NOT reduced by GW \u2014 but Aatrox’s ability heals (Q) ARE reduced.Build Mortal Reminder for healing threats, NOT for shielding threats \u2014 Serpent’s Fang counters shields.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

GRIEVOUS WOUNDS Applies Through Shields \u2014 Critical Rule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The single most important mechanic: Grievous Wounds is applied to a champion even if their physical damage is absorbed by a shield<\/strong>. This means: if Immortal Shieldbow<\/strong><\/a>‘s LIFELINE shield activates and absorbs a basic attack, the target still receives the GRIEVOUS WOUNDS debuff from that attack \u2014 even though zero HP damage was dealt. The healing reduction is now active as the target attempts to use life steal or healing abilities while the shield is active or after it expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical implication: don’t stop attacking when a shield activates<\/strong> \u2014 the GW debuff applies through it and the healing reduction is already working on any sustain the target has. Against Sterak’s Gage<\/strong><\/a> LIFELINE or Immortal Shieldbow<\/strong><\/a> shields, the GW tick through the shield is setting up healing suppression for the post-shield phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 GW Through Shields \u2014 Why This Matters in Practice<\/strong>Immortal Shieldbow<\/strong><\/a> LIFELINE at 30% HP: activates shield. Mortal Reminder’s next auto is absorbed by the shield \u2014 but GW still fires on the target.While the shield lasts (typically 1.5-2s), any healing attempts are already 40% reduced.After shield expires, the target is at 30% HP trying to sustain back up \u2014 GW is already active suppressing their life steal recovery.Sterak’s Gage<\/strong><\/a> LIFELINE shield is similarly bypassed: the physical damage that would have triggered the shield boundary still applies GW.Against Soraka target who gets an R heal while under your shield: GW reduces that R heal by 40% \u2014 timing auto-attacks to maintain GW before Soraka R lands prevents the full heal.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

GRIEVOUS WOUNDS Stacking \u2014 Which Items Apply It<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Multiple items apply Grievous Wounds but they do not stack beyond the standard 40% (or 60% enhanced) rate. The practical importance is coverage across different damage sources<\/strong>. On a team where the support also applies GW (Thornmail<\/strong><\/a> on the tank, or Morellonomicon<\/strong><\/a> on the AP midlaner), the ADC’s Mortal Reminder ensures GW is applied from ranged auto-attacks while teammates apply it from different vectors \u2014 maintaining the debuff more consistently throughout the fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Item<\/strong><\/td>GW Application Method<\/strong><\/td>GW Rate<\/strong><\/td>Who Builds It<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mortal Reminder<\/td>Physical damage to champions<\/td>40%<\/td>ADC Marksmen<\/td><\/tr>
Thornmail<\/td>Reflect damage on attacker<\/td>40%<\/td>Tanks \/ Support tanks<\/td><\/tr>
Morellonomicon<\/td>Ability damage to champions<\/td>40%<\/td>AP mages \/ supports<\/td><\/tr>
Chempunk Chainsword<\/td>Physical damage to champions<\/td>40% (60% enhanced)<\/td>Fighters \/ Bruisers<\/td><\/tr>
Executioner’s Calling<\/td>Basic attack hit on champions<\/td>40%<\/td>ADC (early item before Mortal Reminder)<\/td><\/tr>
Oblivion Orb<\/td>Ability damage to champions<\/td>40%<\/td>AP (component of Morellonomicon)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f Arena Mode \u2014 Map-Specific Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stat \/ Passive<\/strong><\/td>SR 5v5 \/ ARAM \/ Nexus Blitz<\/strong><\/td>Arena<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Attack Damage<\/td>+35 AD<\/td>+30 AD<\/td><\/tr>
Armor Penetration<\/td>+30%<\/td>+30% (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr>
Crit Chance<\/td>+25%<\/td>+25% (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr>
GW standard effect<\/td>40% healing reduction<\/td>40% healing reduction (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr>
Arena NEW EFFECT<\/td>N\/A<\/td>If target heals 60%+ of max HP while under continuous GW: healing reduction increases to 80%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arena adds a significant new effect: <\/strong>if the target heals for a total amount over 60% of their maximum health while continuously afflicted<\/strong> with Grievous Wounds, the GW strength increases from 40% to 80% healing reduction<\/strong>. This threshold mechanic punishes extreme sustain tanks and drain fighters (Aatrox, Vladimir, Soraka-supported targets) who attempt full HP recovery under constant GW pressure. Maintaining Mortal Reminder’s physical damage contact without a 3-second gap is the key requirement \u2014 the debuff must be continuously applied<\/strong> without interruption for the 80% threshold to activate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Arena 80% GW \u2014 How to Activate the Threshold<\/strong>Requirement: target must heal 60%+ of their max HP while CONTINUOUSLY under GW (no gap in the debuff).If GW expires even once (3-second lapse without physical damage hit) and reapplies, the 60% healing accumulation resets.To maintain continuous GW: stay within auto-attack range and don’t let 3 seconds pass without hitting the target.Against an Aatrox or Vladimir with 3,000 HP: 60% threshold = 1,800 HP of healing attempted while under GW.Once the 80% threshold activates: virtually all sustain is eliminated \u2014 healing is reduced by 4\/5ths, making drain tank playstyles non-functional.In Arena’s shorter rounds, reaching the 60% healing threshold is achievable against high-sustain targets within a single extended fight.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfaf Best Champions for Mortal Reminder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mortal Reminder is a situational purchase<\/strong> \u2014 it is the correct choice specifically when the enemy team has meaningful healing that is determining fight outcomes. The base stats (+35 AD, +30% armor pen, +25% crit) are identical to Lord Dominik’s Regards<\/strong><\/a>, so the FATALITY item selection is purely about which passive solves the actual game problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Ideal Picks \u2014 When to Choose Mortal Reminder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n