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What is Spectral Cutlass? \ud83d\udc7b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spectral Cutlass is a legendary Assassin item<\/strong> in League of Legends classified under Attack Damage, Armor Penetration, and Movement categories. It is exclusively available in ARAM, Nexus Blitz, and Arena<\/strong> \u2014 it does not appear in the Summoner’s Rift item shop under any circumstances. If you’re looking for it in a standard ranked game, it simply doesn’t exist there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What defines the item is its SOUL ANCHOR active<\/strong> \u2014 a unique mechanic that doesn’t exist on any other item in the game. Instead of a damage proc, a shield, or a stat boost, it gives you a deployable return point<\/strong>: mark your current position, dive aggressively, and let the item automatically pull you back to safety 4 seconds later. The offensive stats are solid, but the active is the entire reason to build this item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is limited to 1 SOUL ANCHOR item<\/strong> per champion. The 45-second cooldown starts after the blink completes \u2014 not when the active is triggered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca Base Statistics & Cost<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Statistic<\/strong><\/td>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Total Cost<\/td>2,800 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>200 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Sell Price<\/td>1,960 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Attack Damage (AD)<\/td>+50<\/td><\/tr>
Lethality<\/td>+15<\/td><\/tr>
Movement Speed<\/td>+4%<\/td><\/tr>
Active Cooldown<\/td>45 seconds (starts after blink)<\/td><\/tr>
Item ID<\/td>224004<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

Spectral Cutlass builds from two components that both contribute to the lethality-and-damage assassin profile, with a remarkably low combine cost of 200 gold \u2014 making the final assembly extremely cheap relative to the component investment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Component<\/strong><\/td>Cost<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Lifeline<\/td>1,600 Gold (+475 combine)<\/td>Built from Rectrix + Long Sword \u2014 AD, movement speed, and lethality<\/td><\/tr>
Rectrix<\/td>775 Gold (+425 combine)<\/td>Long Sword base \u2014 AD and movement speed<\/td><\/tr>
Long Sword (x2)<\/td>350 Gold each<\/td>Part of Rectrix build path \u2014 both Long Swords feed into Rectrix<\/td><\/tr>
Serrated Dirk<\/td>1,000 Gold (+300 combine)<\/td>Built from 2x Long Sword \u2014 pure AD and lethality scaling<\/td><\/tr>
Long Sword (x2)<\/td>350 Gold each<\/td>Part of Serrated Dirk build path<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>200 Gold<\/td>Final assembly \u2014 one of the cheapest combines in the game<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>2,800 Gold<\/td>Complete Spectral Cutlass<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Build Path Note \u2014 Low Combine Cost<\/strong>The 200 gold combine cost is one of the lowest in the entire item shop.This means when you have both Lifeline and Serrated Dirk in your inventory, completing the item is essentially free on almost any back.Prioritize backing with enough gold for one of the two components, then complete on the next back for maximum efficiency.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc7b Active Mechanic: SOUL ANCHOR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SOUL ANCHOR is what separates Spectral Cutlass from every other AD item in the game. When activated, it marks your current location<\/strong>. After 4 seconds<\/strong>, you automatically blink back to that marked position<\/strong> after a 0.5-second delay. Critically, the ability can be manually recast at any point within the 4-second window<\/strong> to trigger the blink immediately rather than waiting for the auto-return \u2014 with the same 0.5-second delay before the blink completes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 45-second cooldown starts after the blink occurs<\/strong> \u2014 not when you press the active button. This means the cooldown window is precise and consistent regardless of when you manually trigger the return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Full SOUL ANCHOR Gameplay Loop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Activate SOUL ANCHOR<\/strong> \u2014 mark your current position (ideally at a safe point \u2014 behind your team, near a wall, out of combat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Dive aggressively<\/strong> \u2014 engage on the backline, use your full combo, spend the 4-second window dealing maximum damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Wait for auto-return OR manually recast<\/strong> \u2014 if you’ve finished your combo and need to escape immediately, recast to blink now; otherwise let the timer pull you back automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. 0.5-second delay before the blink<\/strong> \u2014 account for this in timing decisions; the half-second is enough for a burst ability to interrupt the blink with a CC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. 45-second cooldown begins after landing<\/strong> \u2014 plan the next engagement window accordingly<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \u26a0\ufe0f Critical Timing Detail \u2014 The 0.5-Second Delay<\/strong>Both the auto-return AND the manual recast blink have a 0.5-second delay before the actual teleport.During this 0.5 seconds, you can still be CC’d, killed, or interrupted \u2014 the blink is not instant.In situations where you’re near death, trigger the recast early to account for the delay rather than waiting until the last moment.Enemy players who know the item will attempt to burst you during that 0.5-second window after they see the recast animation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Mark Placement \u2014 The Most Important Decision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Where you place the mark determines everything.<\/strong> The SOUL ANCHOR active does nothing to your return destination \u2014 it locks in wherever you’re standing when you press the button. Optimal mark placement scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n