
League of Legends: A History of the Mana Potion Item
The Mana Potion was a consumable item in League of Legends that restored 100 mana over 15 seconds. It was permanently removed from the game in patch V9.23, though it briefly returned through the Kleptomancy rune system.
Key Features:
- Restored 100 mana over 15 seconds
- Cost: 35 gold
- Could be stacked up to 5 times
- Didn't interrupt channeled abilities
Historical Changes:
- Price reduction from 40 to 35 gold
- Duration decreased from 20 to 15 seconds (total mana restored remained same)
- Added stack limit of 5 potions
- Briefly reappeared through Kleptomancy rune before final removal
Seasonal Variants:
- Eggnog Mana Potion (Snowdown Showdown 2009-2011)
- Mana-Encrusted Apple (Harrowing 2010)
- Dragon Dumpling (Lunar Revel)
Interesting Mechanics:
- Could be queued up multiple times after a short cooldown
- Worked with Chalice of Harmony's passive to increase potency by up to 100%
- Had unique interactions with manaless champions like Rengar
Legacy: After its removal in V5.22, no direct mana-restoring replacement was introduced, though Corrupting Potion and Hunter's Potion partially filled this role by providing some mana restoration alongside other effects.
The item was originally called "Potion of Brilliance" and served as a crucial early-game resource for mana-dependent champions, though its effectiveness diminished in mid to late game as champion mana pools grew larger.
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