Hexoptics C44

What is Hexoptics C44? 🎯

Hexoptics C44 is the long-range marksman’s damage amplifier — a legendary crit-AD item that rewards ranged champions who attack from maximum distance. Its MAGNIFICATION passive scales basic attack damage between 0% and +10% based on the edge-to-edge distance between the attacker and target at the moment of impact: the further the auto-attack travels, the more damage it deals. At maximum attack range, MAGNIFICATION fires at full 10% amplification on every basic attack — making the passive essentially a free permanent damage multiplier for champions who already operate at their furthest optimal range.

The second passive, ARCANE AIM, provides a combat reward for successful takedowns: killing or assisting a kill within 3 seconds of damaging an enemy champion grants +100 bonus attack range for 8 seconds. At 100 bonus range, the Hexoptics C44 holder extends their auto-attack distance substantially — which directly feeds back into MAGNIFICATION, since the increased range means the MAGNIFICATION distance bonus is also triggered at a greater baseline distance. In a multi-kill or assist chain, ARCANE AIM keeps the +100 range active repeatedly, creating a compounding cycle of extended range → more MAGNIFICATION damage per auto.

At 2,800 Gold, Hexoptics C44 provides a competitive 55 AD + 25% crit stat line — comparable to Stormrazor (65 AD + 20% crit at 2,800g) but trading some raw AD for the higher crit chance and the unique distance-scaling MAGNIFICATION mechanic. The 25% crit contributes to the crit build threshold calculation (100% crit typically requires 4× 25% crit items or 2× 50% sources), making Hexoptics C44 a natural fit in multi-crit-item marksman builds. Sell: 1,960 Gold. ID: 2523.

📊 Base Statistics

🔨 Recipe & Components

Hexoptics C44 builds from Pickaxe + Noonquiver + Long Sword with a 275g combine:

🔭 MAGNIFICATION — Complete Mechanics Reference

Edge-to-Edge Distance Measurement

The MAGNIFICATION distance is not center-to-center — it measures from the edge of the attacker’s hitbox to the edge of the target’s hitbox at the exact moment the target is damaged. This edge-to-edge measurement has a specific practical consequence: large-hitbox champions (Cho’Gath, Malphite, Sion) present a larger target edge that extends toward the attacker, reducing the effective edge-to-edge distance compared to a small-hitbox champion at the same center position. Against large-hitbox tanks, MAGNIFICATION yields slightly less than the full 10% at a given range — the target’s edge is closer than a smaller champion’s edge at the same center distance.

The timing qualifier — at the time they are damaged — means MAGNIFICATION snapshots the distance at the damage event, not at the moment the auto-attack was fired. For long-range projectile attacks, the target may have moved between the auto-attack release point and the damage landing. MAGNIFICATION calculates based on where the target actually is when the arrow/projectile connects, not where they were when the attack left the attacker. If the target moved closer during the projectile flight, the MAGNIFICATION bonus is reduced; if they moved further away, it increases.

0%–10% Linear Distance Scaling

MAGNIFICATION scales linearly: zero bonus when edges are touching, maximum 10% when at maximum auto-attack distance. The exact distance breakpoints for the linear scale are not publicly documented with precise unit values — the mechanic is designed so that champions who maintain their natural attack range receive approximately maximum MAGNIFICATION benefit. For standard marksmen with 500-650 base attack range who attack from near their maximum range in standard positioning, MAGNIFICATION operates at or near the 10% ceiling during most non-close-range fights.

The practical guidance: kiting backwards to maintain maximum attack range maximizes MAGNIFICATION. Rushing forward to chase a retreating target while auto-attacking at closer range than optimal reduces MAGNIFICATION. Marksmen who naturally kite (Ashe, Caitlyn, Miss Fortune) and maintain 600+ unit distance during auto-attack sequences capture MAGNIFICATION’s full value — champions who close-range dive or auto-attack inside 200-300 units capture minimal MAGNIFICATION.

Gangplank’s Powder Keg Exception

The wiki notes: MAGNIFICATION does not proc against Gangplank’s Powder Keg. This is a specific champion-ability exception: Gangplank places Powder Kegs (W) on the terrain as explosive barrels — when an auto-attack detonates a Powder Keg, MAGNIFICATION does not apply to that hit. The exception is presumably mechanical: Powder Kegs are objects/barrels rather than champion hitboxes, and the edge-to-edge distance calculation to a Powder Keg would behave differently than against a champion. MAGNIFICATION functions normally against Gangplank himself as a champion target — only the Powder Keg barrel detonation is excluded.

ARCANE AIM — +100 Range for 8 Seconds on Takedown

ARCANE AIM activates when the Hexoptics C44 holder scores a takedown (kill or assist) against an enemy champion within 3 seconds of having damaged them. The 3-second damage window is generous enough to cover most burst kill sequences: dealing damage to a target and then finishing them within 3 seconds triggers ARCANE AIM in virtually all standard kill patterns. The resulting +100 bonus attack range for 8 seconds extends the auto-attack range by 100 units — for a 600-range champion, this means 700-unit attack range during the ARCANE AIM window.

The ARCANE AIM interaction with MAGNIFICATION is the mechanic’s compounding benefit: at +100 extended range, the edge-to-edge distance to targets is approximately 100 units greater at the same positioning. MAGNIFICATION’s 0%–10% scaling based on distance is thus triggered at a higher effective distance during ARCANE AIM — the damage amplification approaches or reaches 10% at a shorter positioning effort, and at maximum extended range, the MAGNIFICATION bonus may exceed what it would achieve at the base attack range without ARCANE AIM. The takedown reward cycle creates a feedback loop: kills extend range → extended range maximizes MAGNIFICATION → MAGNIFICATION adds damage → more kills → more ARCANE AIM triggers.

MAGNIFICATION + ARCANE AIM — Full Mechanics Table

🎯 When to Build Hexoptics C44

Hexoptics C44 is the right purchase when the marksman consistently maintains maximum attack range during fights and benefits from both the sustained MAGNIFICATION auto damage and the ARCANE AIM range extension on kills. The item excels in two scenarios: 1) kiting-focused marksmen who attack from their furthest effective range as standard play, and 2) teamfight carry scenarios where multi-kills trigger repeated ARCANE AIM activations, creating a compounding range and damage advantage that accelerates through a fight.

✅ Build Hexoptics C44 When:

• Playing a long-range or kiting marksman (Caitlyn, Ashe, Miss Fortune, Jinx): these champions‘ base attack ranges (525-650) and combat patterns (kiting backwards, maintaining maximum distance) naturally maximize MAGNIFICATION; their standard positioning already captures near-10% MAGNIFICATION bonus on every auto; ARCANE AIM’s +100 extended range further pushes them to 625-750 effective attack range post-kill, where MAGNIFICATION fires at full value across every subsequent auto
• Enemy team is melee-heavy and chases: against melee engage compositions that close distance, the MAGNIFICATION reward for staying at range is highest because the contrast between ‚maximum range auto‘ and ‚point-blank panicked auto‘ is most pronounced; the ARCANE AIM range extension also gives a meaningful escape margin — 100 extra units of attack range means the marksman can auto and kite at a distance that previously required stepping forward to reach
• Teamfight carry scenario where multi-kills are realistic: ARCANE AIM stacks most aggressively in teamfights where the ADC chains kills; each kill refreshes 8 seconds of +100 range, keeping MAGNIFICATION maximized throughout; champions who can reliably chain assists and kills in grouped fights (Jinx with passive resets, Tristana with kill resets) make ARCANE AIM feel nearly permanent
• Building a 4-item 100% crit build: Hexoptics C44’s 25% crit is a standard crit-build component; combined with three other 25% crit items (e.g., Infinity Edge 20% + Phantom Dancer 20% + other sources), building to 100% total crit makes every auto deal maximum crit damage; MAGNIFICATION applies to the full crit damage output — at 175% AD crit multiplier, +10% MAGNIFICATION further multiplies the already-amplified crit hit
• Against compositions where vision and long-range positioning gives safety advantages: ARCANE AIM’s +100 range means the marksman can reach targets that are slightly beyond standard auto-attack range — enabling attacks on enemies who believe they are safely positioned outside poke range; the 8-second window after kills means the extended reach persists long enough to punish post-fight positioning errors by opponents who back off to just-outside-range distances

❌ Do NOT Build Hexoptics C44 When:

• Playing a short-range ADC who frequently fights at close range (Draven, Samira): MAGNIFICATION requires distance — Draven operates at 550 range but his Spinning Axe (Q) catching pattern often involves closing distance; Samira constantly dashes through enemies with Flair (E); point-blank combat range = near-0% MAGNIFICATION bonus on many autos; Infinity Edge (20% crit amplification for crits), The Collector (execute passive + AD + crit), or Immortal Shieldbow (shield survivability for dive-in marksmen) provide more value without the range dependency
• Building a non-crit ADC itemization (Lucian, Ezreal lethality): Hexoptics C44’s 25% crit is wasted on crit-independent builds; Lucian’s Lightslinger (P) double-tap pattern benefits more from Essence Reaver (crit + AH + mana) or lethality items; Ezreal’s Q Mystic Shot doesn’t interact with crit in the same way; pure AD + AH + lethality builds extract no value from the 25% crit stat
• Against extremely mobile champions who close distance instantly: against Zed, Talon, Rengar who appear at melee range instantly with no warning, MAGNIFICATION registers 0% bonus on the attacked-at-melee-range retaliatory autos; the MAGNIFICATION benefit collapses in close-range brawl scenarios; Immortal Shieldbow (survivability) or items with self-peel utility are more appropriate vs assassin-heavy compositions

👥 Best Champions for Hexoptics C44

✅ Optimal — Long-Range Kiting Marksmen

• Caitlyn — Piltover Peacemaker (Q) 1,300-unit line, Yordle Snap Trap (W), 90 Caliber Net (E), Ace in the Hole (R). Caitlyn has the highest base attack range among standard marksmen at 650 units — and her headshot passive (P) empowers every 6th auto-attack (reduced by trap placement). With Hexoptics C44, MAGNIFICATION fires at near-maximum on every standard auto from Caitlyn’s 650-unit baseline. ARCANE AIM’s +100 extends her to 750-unit attack range post-kill — one of the longest auto-attack ranges in the game. From 750 units with ARCANE AIM active, Caitlyn’s headshots and standard autos all land at the furthest edge-to-edge distances, maximizing MAGNIFICATION throughout the entire post-kill window. Trap-enhanced headshots from Ace in the Hole (R) positions well outside enemy retaliation distance.
• Ashe — Frost Shot (P) perma-slow, Ranger’s Focus (Q) flurry, Volley (W) cone, Hawkshot (E) scouting, Enchanted Crystal Arrow (R) global stun. Ashe’s combat pattern revolves around kiting — her Frost Shot passive slows every target hit, creating a growing speed differential between Ashe backing up and the slowed enemy chasing. From 600 base range, MAGNIFICATION activates near-maximum every auto. The slower target creates the ideal MAGNIFICATION scenario: the target is always slightly further from Ashe than they want to be during the slow-sustained kite, maintaining the edge-to-edge distance that captures the 10% bonus. ARCANE AIM’s +100 range lets Ashe auto-attack from 700 units during the kill window — the combined slow + extended range makes it extremely difficult for enemies to close into the near-zero MAGNIFICATION zone.
• Miss Fortune — Love Tap (P) dual-damage on new targets, Double Up (Q) bounce, Strut (W) movement speed, Make It Rain (E), Bullet Time (R). Miss Fortune’s Strut (W) passive movement speed rewards maintaining distance — she naturally wants to stay away from enemies to preserve Strut stacking. From 550 base attack range, MAGNIFICATION at near-maximum range. ARCANE AIM’s +100 range post-kill extends Miss Fortune to 650 effective attack range, where MAGNIFICATION bonus is maximized and the Strut movement speed advantage makes closing that 650 units harder for pursuing enemies. Bullet Time (R) during ARCANE AIM window fires from 650-unit effective range — making the channel more damage-efficient via MAGNIFICATION on every tick.
• Jinx — Switcheroo (Q) Minigun/Fishbones toggle, Zap (W) long-range slow, Flame Chompers (E) traps, Super Mega Death Rocket (R) global. Jinx’s Fishbones (Q) rocket launcher extends auto-attack range to 750 units with reduced base AD — at 750-unit range, MAGNIFICATION fires at maximum 10% bonus, partially compensating for Fishbones’ lower per-shot damage. In Minigun mode (525 range), MAGNIFICATION is lower per auto but compensated by higher damage. ARCANE AIM is particularly powerful on Jinx because her Get Excited (P) passive movement speed on kills enables extended range + speed simultaneously — chasing at 625+ unit effective range with Get Excited ensures MAGNIFICATION stays at maximum throughout a snowball kill chain.
• Tristana — Draw a Bead (P) range growth per level, Rapid Fire (Q) attack speed, Rocket Jump (W) leap, Explosive Charge (E) bomb stack, Buster Shot (R) knockback. Tristana’s passive Draw a Bead increases attack range with level — at level 18, Tristana’s base attack range reaches 703 units. At 703-unit base range, MAGNIFICATION operates at or near maximum for the entire late game. ARCANE AIM’s +100 further extends Tristana to 803 effective attack range post-kill at level 18 — making her one of the longest-range auto-attackers in the game during ARCANE AIM windows. Combined with Rocket Jump (W) reset on kills, Tristana’s kill chains maintain both ARCANE AIM range extension AND Rocket Jump repositioning freedom simultaneously.

Situational Picks

• Sivir: On the Hunt (R) movement speed surge. Sivir’s standard 500-unit range is lower, but her Spell Shield (E) lets her survive close-range assassination attempts and return to range positioning. MAGNIFICATION is near-maximum during Sivir’s standard poke autos at 500 units; ARCANE AIM extends to 600 units. Situational choice over Stormrazor if the MAGNIFICATION sustain damage is preferred over STATIC CHARGE burst.
• Kai’Sa: Second Skin (P) plasma stacking, Icathian Rain (Q) void swarm, Void Seeker (W) long-range mark, Supercharge (E) stealth, Killer Instinct (R) dash. Kai’Sa’s Supercharge (E) provides a brief dash that can reposition to maximum range after a burst combo. Post-Killer Instinct (R) dash, Kai’Sa can auto-attack from ARCANE AIM extended range. Hexoptics C44 is a secondary consideration for hybrid AP/AD Kai’Sa builds where the MAGNIFICATION distance bonus adds physical damage across the auto-attack weaving between ability casts.

❌ Not Recommended

• Close-range dive marksmen (Draven, Samira, Kalista): combat patterns frequently below the MAGNIFICATION threshold; Draven’s axe-catching movement creates variable range; Samira’s Flair (E) dashes through enemies at melee range; Kalista’s Martial Poise (P) rend-hop pattern; The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, or Stormrazor provide more consistent value
• Non-crit lethality ADC builds (Ezreal, Lucian): 25% crit wasted on lethality-primary builds; Essence Reaver or lethality items are correct choices for mana-dependent or lethality-stacking ADCs

⚙️ Recommended Build Paths

Caitlyn — Maximum Range MAGNIFICATION Carry

1. Noonquiver — First back (1,300g) — +20 AD + 15% crit; crit scaling starts from first back; flexible pivot to Rapid Firecannon or Stormrazor if game plan shifts
2. Hexoptics C44 — First full item — MAGNIFICATION active from 650-unit baseline; ARCANE AIM provides 750-unit range post-kill; headshot passive benefits from extended range by reaching further targets without stepping forward
3. Infinity Edge — Second item — PERFECTION: at 60%+ crit chance, crits deal 235% AD instead of 175%; 25% (Hexoptics) + 20% (IE) = 45% crit total; third item needed for 60%+ threshold; MAGNIFICATION at full 10% on EVERY crit means each maximized crit auto at long range deals 235% AD × 110% MAGNIFICATION = 258.5% effective AD equivalent per auto
4. Rapid Firecannon — Third item — SHARPSHOOTER: charges to deal increased damage on next auto from 100-unit extended range; +25% crit (now 90% crit total); SHARPSHOOTER’s range extension stacks with ARCANE AIM for moments where both are active: 650 (base) + 100 (ARCANE AIM) + 100 (Sharpshooter) = 850-unit attack range on SHARPSHOOTER procs; MAGNIFICATION at 850 units = maximum 10%
5. Phantom Dancer — Fourth item — SPECTRAL WALTZ: 7-second attack speed boost after first auto on champion; +25% crit (now 115% total, hard-capped at 100% effective); provides movement speed for kiting; keeps MAGNIFICATION at maximum by enabling sustained kiting speed without walking into melee range
6. Lord Dominik’s Regards — Fifth item situational — GIANT SLAYER: +0–25% damage vs champions with more HP; PRESS THE ATTACK: bonus armor pen; when enemy team builds HP/armor to counter sustained MAGNIFICATION auto damage, Lord Dom’s pen compounds with the +10% MAGNIFICATION bonus

Ashe — Kite-Loop MAGNIFICATION + Slow Synergy

7. Hexoptics C44 — First full item — MAGNIFICATION maximized by Frost Shot perma-slow maintaining enemy distance; slowed enemies cannot close the edge distance, keeping MAGNIFICATION near 10% throughout the fight
8. Infinity Edge — Second item — crit amplification; Ashe’s crits double Frost Shot slow (40-62% slow at max crit rate); with IE and Hexoptics C44 = 45% crit total; crits both deal amplified damage AND apply doubled slow + MAGNIFICATION bonus
9. Runaan’s Hurricane — Third item — WIND’S FURY: autos release bolts hitting 2 additional targets; +25% crit (70% total); all three targets receive Frost Shot slow from Ashe’s Frost Shot passive; MAGNIFICATION applies to all three targets if all three are at maximum range; mass-slow of three targets simultaneously while Ashe maintains maximum range = MAGNIFICATION at full 10% across all three bolts
10. Phantom Dancer — Fourth item — +25% crit (95% total); kiting speed for maintaining MAGNIFICATION distance
11. Mortal Reminder — Fifth item situational — GRIEVOUS WOUNDS: 40% reduced healing on basic attack; when enemy carries build sustain (LifeSteal, Omnivamp), Mortal Reminder applies grievous wounds on every auto — including MAGNIFICATION-boosted long-range autos; the combination of perma-slow + reduced healing + MAGNIFICATION damage creates a kite-lock pattern that healing-dependent enemies cannot sustain through

🔄 Similar Items — Crit AD Marksman Family

❌ Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

• Attacking at close range and losing all MAGNIFICATION value: the most common Hexoptics C44 error is chasing retreating enemies forward, closing to 200-300 unit range and auto-attacking from near-melee distance. MAGNIFICATION at 200 units edges = approximately 1-3% bonus damage — functionally nothing. The correct play is always to let the enemy come to you or maintain distance during kiting: every step toward the enemy costs MAGNIFICATION damage, every step backward preserves it
• Ignoring the edge-to-edge vs center-to-center distinction against large tanks: against Cho’Gath (very large hitbox after stacks), Malphite, or Sion in front line, the target’s hitbox edge extends toward the Hexoptics C44 user — the effective MAGNIFICATION edge distance is shorter than against a smaller champion. This means slightly less MAGNIFICATION damage per auto against large tanks at the same positioning. Against small-hitbox carries and supports, MAGNIFICATION fires at closer-to-maximum values. Be aware that MAGNIFICATION is weakest against large-hitbox tank frontlines
• Not utilizing ARCANE AIM to secure extended range for the next fight target: after killing the first target, ARCANE AIM grants +100 range for 8 seconds. Many players secure a kill and immediately move toward the next target, reducing the edge-to-edge distance and undermining MAGNIFICATION. The correct play is to pause after the kill and auto the next closest target from the ARCANE AIM +100 extended range — the next target is reachable at range rather than requiring forward movement
• Building Hexoptics C44 on non-crit or close-range ADC builds: 25% crit is wasted on Ezreal lethality Q-max builds or Lucian pattern-attack builds that don’t scale with crit multiplication; the entire stat distribution of Hexoptics C44 (AD + crit + distance scaling passive) assumes a kiting, long-range, crit-stacking marksman; purchasing it on a champion whose crit doesn’t scale effectively or whose range is too short to trigger MAGNIFICATION consistently underperforms every alternative item at the same gold cost
• Forgetting the Gangplank Powder Keg exception: when laning or fighting Gangplank, autos that detonate Powder Kegs do not receive MAGNIFICATION’s damage bonus. This is a corner case but matters in Gangplank matchups where explosive Keg chains deal significant mixed damage — the MAGNIFICATION rider doesn’t compound the Keg explosion, only direct champion hits receive the distance-based amplification

✅ Best Practices

• Kite backwards on every auto attack to maximize edge-to-edge distance for MAGNIFICATION: the standard kiting pattern — auto-attack, move back, auto-attack — naturally maintains maximum edge distance for MAGNIFICATION; champions who attack-move correctly never close distance between autos; each backward step keeps the MAGNIFICATION value near 10% on the subsequent auto; consistent kiting discipline is the primary way to extract full MAGNIFICATION value every fight
• After ARCANE AIM activates, immediately auto-attack the next enemy target without closing distance: the +100 range from ARCANE AIM means the next target is reachable at 100 more units than the previous range required; don’t step forward after a kill — stay at the kill position and the ARCANE AIM range extension reaches the next target automatically; auto from the extended range to maximize MAGNIFICATION on the first post-kill auto
• Pair with Rapid Firecannon for SHARPSHOOTER + ARCANE AIM simultaneous double-range extension: when both ARCANE AIM and Rapid Firecannon’s SHARPSHOOTER are simultaneously active, the combined +200 range extension creates 850-unit auto-attack range on Caitlyn (750-unit base + 100 ARCANE AIM + 100 Sharpshooter) — an auto-attack at this range guarantees MAGNIFICATION at full 10% and reaches targets at distances that feel like long-range ability range rather than basic attacks
• Understand that MAGNIFICATION is measured at damage time, not at cast time: for slow-projectile champions (Ashe Volley W arrows, Sivir’s Boomerang Blade Q), the target may have moved during travel time; if the target moves closer during flight, MAGNIFICATION decreases; if they move further away, it increases; recognize that chasing enemies who are fleeing away from you during projectile flight actually maximizes MAGNIFICATION (the target moves further from the attacker as the projectile travels) — auto-attack chases in the same direction as the fleeing target’s movement
• Use ARCANE AIM tracking as a range-control tool: ARCANE AIM’s 3-second damage window before the kill means any recent damage qualifies the takedown — a W ability hit, an E ability hit, or even a damaging item proc starts the 3-second clock; in chaotic teamfights, dealing any damage to multiple enemies effectively means the first kill obtained after touching any enemy qualifies for ARCANE AIM; spread damage broadly during a teamfight to maximize the probability that the first takedown secured qualifies for ARCANE AIM’s 8-second range extension

FAQ

Q: Why does MAGNIFICATION measure edge-to-edge rather than center-to-center distance?

A: A: Edge-to-edge measurement is the mechanic as documented on the wiki — the distance is calculated from the edge of the user’s current position to the edge of the target’s position at the time they are damaged. This matters practically because champion hitboxes vary in size: large champions like Cho’Gath (especially after Feast stacks) or Malphite have larger radius hitboxes, meaning their target edge extends closer to the attacker at the same center-to-center positioning. A Cho’Gath has a meaningfully closer edge distance at the same center range as a Lulu or Yuumi. Against large-hitbox tanks, MAGNIFICATION yields slightly less than maximum at any given positioning — against small-hitbox supports and carries, MAGNIFICATION reaches maximum at shorter effective center distances.

Q: Does MAGNIFICATION proc on critical strikes, and how does it interact with Infinity Edge?

A: Yes — MAGNIFICATION applies to basic damage, including critical strikes. At full 10% MAGNIFICATION, a critical hit is calculated as: crit damage × MAGNIFICATION multiplier. With Infinity Edge’s PERFECTION passive (crits deal 235% AD at 60%+ crit chance), the damage chain is: 235% AD base crit → then MAGNIFICATION adds 10% on top of that crit damage → effective damage = 235% × 110% = 258.5% AD equivalent per crit auto at maximum range. The +10% MAGNIFICATION on full crits is the highest absolute bonus because it multiplies an already-amplified crit damage number — 10% of 235% AD is more bonus damage than 10% of a non-crit 100% AD base hit.

Q: Can ARCANE AIM be triggered by assists or only by kills?

A: A: ARCANE AIM is triggered by takedowns — which includes both kills AND assists in League of Legends terminology. Any participation in a champion’s death where the Hexoptics C44 holder dealt damage within 3 seconds of the takedown completing qualifies. In a teamfight where the holder deals damage to multiple enemies but a teammate secures the final kill on each target, the holder still triggers ARCANE AIM from the assists — provided the damage was dealt within 3 seconds of the kill occurring.

Q: Does MAGNIFICATION apply to Jinx’s Fishbones (Q) extended-range rockets?

A: A: MAGNIFICATION applies to basic attacks, and Jinx’s Fishbones (Q) rockets are modified basic attacks fired at extended range (750 units). At 750-unit Fishbones range, the edge-to-edge distance is at or near MAGNIFICATION’s maximum 10% threshold — the Fishbones range extension directly captures maximum MAGNIFICATION on every rocket auto. The MAGNIFICATION bonus partially offsets Fishbones’ reduced base AD (each rocket deals less damage than Minigun autos), making the net damage per Fishbones auto at maximum range closer to Minigun damage than the raw AD reduction suggests.

Q: How does ARCANE AIM interact with Tristana’s range growth from Draw a Bead (passive)?

A: A: Tristana’s Draw a Bead (P) passive increases base attack range with level — reaching 703 base range at level 18. ARCANE AIM adds 100 bonus range on top of Tristana’s current base range at the time of the takedown trigger. At level 18, ARCANE AIM brings Tristana to 803 effective attack range for 8 seconds — making her the longest-range auto-attacker in the game during the ARCANE AIM window. Combined with Rocket Jump (W) reset on kills, Tristana mid-ARCANE AIM can auto-attack from 803 units, reposition with reset W, and continue auto-attacking from 803 units at the new position — maintaining MAGNIFICATION at maximum throughout the entire kill chain.