League of Legends: The History of Mana Potion in LoL
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 before that rune's removal.
Key Features:
- Restored 100 mana over 15 seconds
- Could stack up to 5 potions in inventory
- Cost 35 gold (in its final version)
- Could be queued while another potion was active
Historical Changes:
- Originally called "Potion of Brilliance"
- Had special seasonal versions (Eggnog, Mana-Encrusted Apple, Dragon Dumpling)
- Removed in V5.22, briefly returned via Kleptomancy
- Final selling price was 12 gold
Notable Mechanics:
- Didn't interrupt channeled abilities
- Could be used while at full mana
- Worked with Chalice of Harmony's passive, increasing potency up to 100%
- Had an interesting interaction with manaless champions through Kleptomancy
The item was primarily useful in early game but became less effective in mid to late game as champion mana pools grew larger. While no direct replacement was introduced, similar effects can be found in items like Corrupting Potion and Hunter's Potion, which restore both health and mana.
Patch Timeline:
- V9.23: Final removal with Kleptomancy's removal
- V5.22: Initial removal from store
- Earlier patches: Various adjustments to cost, duration, and mechanics
The Mana Potion remains a significant part of League of Legends' history, representing one of the game's original consumable items that helped shape early-game mana management strategies.
