Cultist SacrificeCultist Sacrifice turns enemy setup into an opportunity. Building on Monster Rounds, it improves NPC pressure and can consume eligible summons for souls and a lasting buff, making it particularly useful when McGinnis keeps building turret positions.
Players who need sustained NPC and summon clear, with opportunities to use the consume active safely.
Remove valuable enemy summons before they contribute through the fight. Against McGinnis, the consume opportunity can turn turret setup into a resource gain.
Against McGinnis: Upgrade into Cultist Sacrifice when summon control is deciding objectives. It is a higher-commitment anti-summon answer that can remove Mini Turrets and turn entrenched turret setups into extra value instead of a permanent zone.
Not every Graves object can be consumed. Check the target rather than assuming all created objects behave alike.
Upgrade when summon pressure is recurring and there are safe opportunities to consume eligible targets. Start with Monster Rounds if affordable clear is all you need right now.
Average purchase: 10.4 minutes
Game-stage ranges are approximate, and average purchase times are a guide rather than a deadline. Buy sooner when this item would change your next fight.
| Stage | Average purchase |
|---|---|
| Early game · 0–10 min | 8.8 min |
| Mid game · 10–20 min | 10.4 min |
| Late game · 20+ min | Not available |
Summon-heavy positions, including McGinnis turrets, Rem helpers, and Graves summon pressure.
McGinnis →Upgrade into Cultist Sacrifice when summon control is deciding objectives.
It is a higher-commitment anti-summon answer that can remove Mini Turrets and turn entrenched turret setups into extra value instead of a permanent zone.
These hero guides recommend Cultist Sacrifice. Check the individual matchup for the build, situation, and timing.
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