Circle of Power: Abilities, Mechanics, and Utility
In custom maps and specific game modes inspired by classic DotA mechanics, the Circle of Power acts as a crucial control hub for players. Far more than a simple storage unit, it provides tactical utility, item management shortcuts, and vital team-fight mechanics.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about the Circle of Power's abilities and how to leverage them effectively.
Core Abilities & Features
1. Disassemble
The Disassemble function allows you to break down specific completed items back into their individual component parts.
- Eligible Items:
- Perseverance, Helm of the Dominator, Manta Style, Sange and Yasha, Abyssal Blade, Ethereal Blade, Tranquil Boots, Lotus Orb, Glimmer Cape, Octarine Core, Silver Edge, and Radiance.
- Quick Disassemble Shortcut: You can disassemble most eligible items directly within your hero's inventory without bringing them to the Circle of Power. Simply perform 4 right-clicks on the item. (Note: Tranquil Boots must be disassembled at the Circle of Power).
2. Scan
An incredible tool for map awareness and safety, Scan targets a 900 AoE (Area of Effect) for 8 seconds to detect enemy presence.
- Mechanics:
- Checks for enemy heroes or illusions in 1-second intervals, starting immediately.
- What it detects: Normal, invisible, and smoked heroes.
- What it ignores: Hidden and invulnerable heroes.
- Limitations: It only indicates whether enemy heroes are present; it does not reveal their exact count, provide vision, or break their invisibility/smoke.
- Stealth: Enemies are not alerted when your team casts Scan.
- Stats:
- Radius: 900
- Scan Interval: 1 second
- Duration: 8 seconds
- Team Cooldown: 3.5 minutes
3. Glyph of Fortification
A defensive lifesaver that temporarily shields your structures and creeps from all incoming damage.
- Mechanics:
- Grants total invulnerability to all Sentinel units against any form of damage.
- Enhances tower firepower while active: Tier 1 towers attack 3 targets at once, while stronger towers attack 4 targets simultaneously.
- Bonus Reset: A team's Glyph cooldown is instantly refreshed whenever they lose a Tier 1 tower.
- Durations & Cooldown:
- Duration on Towers: 7 seconds
- Duration on Creeps: 4 seconds
- Team Cooldown: 300 seconds (5 minutes)
4. Item Management & Utilities
Managing your inventory efficiently can win or lose games. The Circle of Power streamlines this with three dedicated commands:
Drop Items: Instantly drops all items currently carried by the Circle of Power onto the ground.
Pickup All Items: Gathers all nearby items located on the ground or carried by couriers into the unit's inventory or vicinity.
Transfer Items: A quick-access click to transfer items directly to your active hero.
5. Game Options
Access a built-in menu designed to customize settings and fine-tune your gameplay experience for smoother control.
💡 Summary Strategy
Utilizing the Circle of Power effectively requires quick reflexes and map awareness. Use Scan proactively before entering dark jungles or contesting Roshan to avoid enemy ambushes, save your Glyph to turn around tower dives or secure lost Tier 1 refreshes, and master the Disassemble shortcuts to adapt your item build on the fly.