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The quick answer

Crystal Nova applies an area slow, Frostbite restricts a target’s movement and attacks, and Freezing Field is channeled. Valve’s data distinguishes these effects; a root should not be treated as a universal silence or stun.[1]

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  1. Understand the distinction
  2. Suggested checklist
  3. Limits and next steps

Understand the distinction

Arcane Aura provides mana regeneration, including a proximity component in the checked data. Your spell costs, position and ability to keep channeling matter more for a first practice session than an unverified tier-list label.[1]

Suggested checklist

  1. Try Crystal Nova on multiple targets and observe the area it reveals.[1]
  2. Use Frostbite on one target and compare its effect with an actual stun in demo mode.[1]
  3. Practise choosing a position for Freezing Field before activating the channel.[1]

Limits and next steps

No fixed damage, duration or item purchase order is claimed for every patch or facet.[1]

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Sources & verification

Facts last checked Oct 31, 2026. Checking a source does not change the page’s update date.

  1. Crystal Maiden — Valve public hero data Valve · official · Checked Oct 31, 2026

    Official documentation; check publication context and any later revisions.

    Original language: en
  2. Dota 2 — official Steam listing Valve / Valve · official · Checked Oct 31, 2026

    Steam desktop listing checked through Valve’s public appdetails API. Platform and requirements fields describe this storefront edition, not every console release.

    Original language: en

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