This article is about the in-game item. For other uses of "moon", see Moon (Disambiguation).
Moon Shard is an item listed at the Base Shop, under Accessories. However, it is assembled entirely with items from the Secret Shop.
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Additional Information[]
- Attack speed bonus from multiple Moon Shards fully stacks. The attack speed bonus from the Consume buff fully stack with the item as well.
Abilities[]
Consume
Ability
Target Unit
Target Unit
Affects
Allied Heroes
Allied Heroes
Consume the Moon Shard to permanently gain 60 attack speed and 200 bonus night vision. Max 1 use.
Cast Range: Global
Attack Speed Bonus: 60
Night Vision Bonus: 200
Notes:
- ↓↓ Double-tapping automatically target self.
- Does not stack with the vision bonus of Shade Sight.
- A hero cannot consume more than one Moon Shard.
- Once consumed the item remains factored into the hero's net worth and GPM.
- Can target Spirit Bear as well, but not other creep-heroes.
- Cannot target illusions, Tempest Double or Meepo Clones.
- Illusions and the Tempest Double copy the Moon Shard buff, if the main hero has it.
- However, the buff is not copied by Meepo Clones or Wukong's Command clones.
Recommended Heroes[]
Moon Shard is generally purchased as a late game luxury item for carries that benefit from higher attack speed and night vision without taking an inventory slot.
Tips[]
- The item works very well with illusions especially with mana burn, critical hits and low base attack time.
- In games where a player finds themselves with more gold than they can spend, due to having all 6 item slots filled out, it may be worth considering purchasing a Moon Shard to consume immediately.
- It may be prudent for players to purchase the Moon Shard as their sixth item, to fill in an inventory slot and gain its full benefits while they farm a seventh item to replace Moon Shard, which only provides half the attack speed and night vision after consumption.
- In very extreme late-game scenarios, heroes that have nothing better to do with their gold should consider buying Moon Shards to give to their teammates.
Trivia[]
- Prior to the July 14, 2017 Patch, Moon Shard's active ability, Consume, did not have an official name. The name was taken from the Dota 2 Wiki and officially implemented into Dota 2.
Recent Changes[]
Main Article: Moon Shard/Changelogs
Version
Description
- Increased Shade Sight night vision bonus from 300 to 400.
- Increased Consume night vision bonus from 150 to 200.
- Increased attack speed bonus from 130 to 140.
- Increased attack speed bonus from 120 to 130.