Intelligence items on Sniper?

That's my point though, the Active is useless if you just want Mana to Harrass, and while Orchid gives you 150% Mana Regen, you can get 125% from a casual Perserverance, not to mention there are other ways of getting Mana.

If you're fighting within 100 Range however, you'll probably be sticking to Right-Click and Shrapnel for damage, because as has been said, it's a waste to use Assassinate when you can Right-Click your opponent to death. Early on, you're Right-Click isn't going to be that good, even with the Damage + Attack Speed bonuses, so that 30% doesn't go as far on Sniper.

To me, it just doesn't feel like Orchid Malevolance gives its weight in Gold on a Sniper.

P.S. If it's Intelligence Items that are in question, why has no one mentioned Necronomicon and his 2 little brothers?! D{8

i think you dont realise how much dmg sniper does with a bit of attackspeed that you get from PT and orchid + 60% chance to deal 90 additional dmg. thats actually rediculous.

Don't forget that the 30% soul burn does not only apply for Sniper's own attacks, but for his teammates' as well.

EDIT:
Necronomicon is good on every hero, so it doesn't count :D

Same thing with Force Staff ;{)

so if you think its not worth it: what other items of the same cost have more value for you?