Heart of Gold paid for itself after 27 minutes and 30 seconds. If it was sold, it paid for itself after 13 minutes and 46 seconds. It was the most expensive of all gold-generating items. The item's appearance as a turtle shell is a reference to an obscure myth whereby gold or some assorted treasure can be obtained by breaking or prying open the turtle's shell. The item was removed because it allowed non-support characters access to free extra gold, as it gave health and built into items that bruisers could use well.