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Bracer in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerBracer costs 505 gold and shows up in 56% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 41.4% of their games across 1,942,990 inventories, most often on Pudge and Legion Commander. It wins most in the early game (51.1%) and least in the late game (38.0%).
What Bracer does
In numbers: +5 strength, +2 agility, +2 intelligence, +0.75 health regen, +50 health.
Who buys Bracer
The share says how many games of a hero end with Bracer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudge | 29% | 45.1% | 169,576 |
| Legion Commander | 33% | 43.3% | 113,698 |
| Axe | 27% | 38.8% | 97,070 |
| Dragon Knight | 25% | 38.1% | 78,646 |
| Centaur Warrunner | 70% | 41.1% | 76,024 |
| Tidehunter | 29% | 37.2% | 73,874 |
| Spirit Breaker | 18% | 47.5% | 67,537 |
| Slardar | 49% | 38.7% | 67,074 |
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 | 51.1% | 84,981 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 42.3% | 1,284,594 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 38.0% | 574,712 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Bracer 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Blink Dagger | 53% | 2,250 |
 Phase Boots | 43% | 1,450 |
 Black King Bar | 27% | 4,050 |
 Power Treads | 25% | 1,400 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 21% | 4,200 |
 Blade Mail | 19% | 2,400 |
 Soul Ring | 11% | 805 |
 Arcane Boots | 9% | 1,500 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bracer good right now?
In our window Bracer ends up in winning inventories 41.4% of the time across 1,942,990 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (51.1%) and worst in the late game (38.0%).
Which heroes buy Bracer?
Pudge (29% of games), Legion Commander (33% of games), Axe (27% of games), Dragon Knight (25% of games), Centaur Warrunner (70% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Spirit Breaker at 47.5%.
How much does Bracer cost and what do you need?
Bracer costs 505 gold in total: Circlet (155), Gauntlets of Strength (140) and a recipe for 210.