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Blink Dagger in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerBlink Dagger costs 2,250 gold and shows up in 99% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 52.2% of their games across 7,981,644 inventories, most often on Lion and Pudge. It wins most in the early game (67.1%) and least in the late game (49.4%).
What Blink Dagger does
Active: Blink
Teleport to a target point up to 1200 units away. Blink Dagger cannot be used for 3 seconds after taking damage from an enemy hero or Roshan.
- Self-casting will cause you to teleport in the direction of your team's fountain.
Who buys Blink Dagger
The share says how many games of a hero end with Blink Dagger in the inventory, the win rate is that hero's win rate in exactly those games. A high share with an average win rate means the item is standard on the hero; a low share with a high win rate means it is a situational pick that works when it is needed.
| Hero | Share of games | Win rate with it | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | 92% | 49.9% | 507,219 |
| Pudge | 83% | 53.1% | 490,418 |
| Rubick | 77% | 53.0% | 335,228 |
| Axe | 90% | 49.3% | 330,403 |
| Earthshaker | 93% | 50.1% | 318,734 |
| Legion Commander | 93% | 52.2% | 317,958 |
| Shadow Shaman | 90% | 53.5% | 311,218 |
| Dragon Knight | 84% | 52.4% | 264,505 |
When to buy it
Win rate by match length tells you in which kind of game the item pays off. Items that win short games are usually bought early and snowball; items that win long games are late-game purchases or things you buy when the game is already going well, so read the number as "games with this item at this length" rather than as advice to rush it.
| Phase | Match length | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early game | under 25 min | 67.1% | 101,675 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 55.2% | 3,604,447 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 49.4% | 4,280,815 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Blink Dagger most often (based on every 4th match). Boots and other staples appear on almost every list; the interesting entries are the ones specific to this item.
| Item | In the same inventory | Cost |
|---|---|---|
 Black King Bar | 32% | 4,050 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 30% | 4,200 |
 Phase Boots | 22% | 1,450 |
 Arcane Boots | 22% | 1,500 |
 Power Treads | 21% | 1,400 |
 Tranquil Boots | 15% | 900 |
 Bracer | 13% | 505 |
 Glimmer Cape | 13% | 2,150 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Blink Dagger good right now?
In our window Blink Dagger ends up in winning inventories 52.2% of the time across 7,981,644 ranked games, above the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (67.1%) and worst in the late game (49.4%).
Which heroes buy Blink Dagger?
Lion (92% of games), Pudge (83% of games), Rubick (77% of games), Axe (90% of games), Earthshaker (93% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Crystal Maiden at 56.3%.
How much does Blink Dagger cost?
Blink Dagger costs 2,250 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the miscellaneous section of the shop.
What does Blink Dagger build into?
Blink Dagger is a component of Overwhelming Blink (6,800), Swift Blink (6,800), Arcane Blink (6,800).