Tiamat is a melee-focused item that provides area damage capabilities through both passive and active effects.

Stats

• Attack Damage: 20
• Cost: 1200 gold (2x Long Sword + 500g)

Passive - Cleave

• Basic attacks deal 75% AD physical damage to nearby enemies
• Doesn't work against structures
• Not blocked by spell shields
• Triggers even if the basic attack doesn't deal damage

Active - Crescent

• Deals area physical damage around you
• 10-second cooldown
• Blocked by spell shields
• Cast time equals user's attack windup
• Breaks stealth when used

Key Features

• Can be purchased on both melee and ranged champions
• Builds into Ravenous Hydra, Titanic Hydra, Profane Hydra, and Stridebreaker
• Part of the "Cleave" item group limitation

Cost Analysis

• Base stats value: 700g (20 AD × 35g)
• Gold efficiency: 58.33%

Historical Notes

• Named after Tiamat, the dragon goddess from Babylonian mythology
• Has undergone numerous changes since release:
  • Originally had health and mana regeneration
  • Damage type changed from magical to physical
  • Active ability mechanics refined
  • Recipe and stats adjusted multiple times

Important Tips

• Crescent's radius is centered offset from the user in their facing direction
• Active ability can be interrupted if the item slot changes during cast
• Cleave damage scales with distance from the target
• Particularly effective for wave clear and jungle clearing

Latest Changes

• Cast time now matches champion's attack windup
• Cleave AD ratio increased to 75%
• Now builds into Stridebreaker
• Range indicator properly offset by 100 units

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