DotA 2 Item: Observer and Sentry Wards

Observer and Sentry Wards

The Observer and Sentry Wards, also known as the Ward Dispenser is a stacked item formed in the inventory from Observer Wards and Sentry Wards.

Active: Place Observer Ward - Places an Observer Ward to give sight of the surrounding area. Lasts 7 minutes.
Hold Control to give one Observer Ward to an allied hero.

Cast Range: 500
Vision Radius: 1600
Duration: 420

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Active: Place Sentry Ward - Places a Sentry Ward to give True Sight of the surrounding area. Lasts 4 minutes.
Hold Control to give one Sentry Ward to an allied hero.

Cast Range: 500
True Sight Radius: 850
Duration: 240

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Advancements in stacking efficiency have made wards easier to carry than ever.

Additional Information:

This item automatically combines Observer Wards and Sentry Wards into a single item, opening up an extra space in the inventory. Double click or double tap the item hotkey to switch between ward types.

Notes:

• Provides 1600 radius ground vision at its location.
• Can not be placed on the elevated area, including the ramp at the fountains or in Roshan's pit.
• Observer Wards are fully sharable. However, holding Control allows the owner to give an ally just one ward, instead of the whole stack.
• It is not possible to give couriers or Lone Druid's Spirit Bear an Observer Ward by holding Control.
• Provides 150 radius ground vision at its location for 12 seconds.
• Can not be placed on the elevated area, including the ramp at the fountains or in Roshan's pit.
• Sentry Wards are fully sharable. However, holding Control allows the owner to give an ally just one ward, instead of the whole stack.
• It is not possible to give couriers or Lone Druid's Spirit Bear a Sentry Ward by holding Control.
• The True Sight is provided in its whole area, it is not obstructed by anything.
• The True Sight is provided by an aura, its effect lingers for 0.5 seconds.
• Can not detect units under the effect of Shadow Dance and Smoke of Deceit.