How to detect which unit i just used my item on?

[F4wkingN00b]

Very noobish question, but for example: Whenever I use an item on a unit, a dummy unit appears and casts slow on the targeted unit. But how do I make the dummy unit to cast slow on the targeted unit? Thanks!

 

[Shadow Fury]

But why even using a dummy for that? Just give the slow ability to the item itself. Base it on an item that already allows you to cast an active ability (e.g the one of chain lightning) and you'll need no dummies.

 

[F4wkingN00b]

Not really what I meant, I just want to know how to make the dummy unit to cast spell on the targeted unit. The slow is only an example Sorry for the misunderstanding

 

[SAUS]

I'm not sure if there is an event variable for this. You could try just detecting the "starts the effect of an ability" event and use "target unit of ability being cast". You'd compare the ability instead of the item.

 

[PublishedShadow]

SAUS is correct, you should be able to use that event.

But, there is:

UnitUseItemTarget       takes unit whichUnit, item whichItem, widget target returns boolean

Not sure if that would work for you or if there's a GUI equivalent.

 

[defskull]

Using item ability can also be captured by using 'A unit starts the effect of an ability' which the ability would be based off of the Item Ability.

Use the 'Ability being cast' to refer to the ability that is cast from the Item.