Linken's Sphere

Linken's Sphere is an item purchasable at the Main Shop, under Armor. However, it can only be completed with items from the Secret Shop.

Recommended heroes
Core:, ,

Situational:, , , , , , , , , , ,

Tips

 * Although Heroes that solely have single-target abilities (like and ) seem like they would be rendered harmless with Linken's, this actually means they would be able to bypass the Spell Block much more easily than Heroes with only one single-target spell (like  or ), as Linken's Sphere only blocks one spell at a time.
 * As such, when facing against an enemy with Linken's Sphere, it's best to use a cheap, spammable spell like or  to put the item on cooldown so that you or an ally can then use more powerful spells like  or.
 * It is wise to place the Spell Block buff on your allied initiator or carry to prevent them from being disabled immediately when charging into the enemy team.
 * It is good to purchase this item on Heroes that use invisibility or are going to buy items that grant it, as the Spell Block can prevent some spells, such as, from revealing the Hero. If the enemy lacks any detection but has strong burst damage, the Spell Block may also prevent some disables or ultimates from locking and bursting down your Hero before your fade time, or at least give you a warning that you are about to be targeted.
 * This item can be useful on heroes with quick escape options such as, , or , as Linken's Sphere can easily make you almost immune to enemy ganks by blocking any enemy's spell - protecting you from a potential disable and also giving you an early warning that the enemy is coming, allowing you to make your escape.
 * Projectile-based spells are always blocked upon impact. This makes them easier to blocked for an ally, than spells with instant effect, because the Spellblock buff can be placed on the targeted ally before the projectile hits.
 * Linken's Sphere is a good combination with, because it can force enemy hero to cast his most powerful singe-targeted ability on you. However, spending two inventory slots on defensive items means less room for damage and utility items, so think before you buy.

Items Synergy

 * : will make you hard to gank with the Linken protecting you from being disabled. It can also be used to initiate.
 * and : give good mobility too.

Counter Items

 * : it is the cheapest item able to disable a Linken's Sphere.
 * : it is not as cheap as force staff, but is useful to disable a Linken's Sphere.
 * : it is not as cheap as force staff, but its active has the longest casting range of all the items who can disable Linkens's Sphere, which allows its wearer to disable Linken's Sphere from afar
 * : Though expensive, can disable a Linken's Sphere through Spell Immunity.
 * : Situational, but it can also disable Linken's Sphere.
 * : Situational, but it can also disable Linken's Sphere.

Trivia

 * Linken's Sphere bears a strong resemblance to the item Nayru's Love originally from 'The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time', which protects Link from damage at the cost of magic power.
 * Linken's Sphere is named after Linken, a character from World of Warcraft, who is in turn named after Link, the protagonist of the Legend of Zelda franchise.
 * As Linken's Sphere was originally created, it was named "Linken's Mirror or Linken's Mirror Shield". Its ability was Spell Mirror, which was basically a chance-based Echo Shell from . The item was reworked into the present version in 6.09.

Gallery
Esfera de Linken Linken's Sphere 林肯法球