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Demon Edge in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerDemon Edge costs 2,200 gold and shows up in 4% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 32.3% of their games across 86,061 inventories, most often on Sniper and Windranger. It wins most in the early game (84.3%) and least in the late game (27.8%).
What Demon Edge does
In numbers: +40 damage.
Who buys Demon Edge
The share says how many games of a hero end with Demon Edge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sniper | 2% | 35.9% | 9,222 |
| Windranger | 1% | 36.1% | 4,930 |
| Juggernaut | 1% | 21.5% | 4,562 |
| Lifestealer | 1% | 23.6% | 3,995 |
| Legion Commander | 1% | 41.1% | 3,723 |
| Faceless Void | 2% | 22.2% | 3,109 |
| Anti-Mage | 1% | 20.6% | 2,603 |
| Slark | 1% | 25.0% | 2,590 |
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 | 84.3% | 794 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 36.4% | 39,736 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 27.8% | 45,584 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Demon Edge 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Power Treads | 58% | 1,400 |
 Black King Bar | 34% | 4,050 |
 Blink Dagger | 26% | 2,250 |
 Phase Boots | 23% | 1,450 |
 Manta Style | 20% | 4,650 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 18% | 4,200 |
 Battle Fury | 15% | 3,900 |
 Crystalys | 15% | 2,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Demon Edge good right now?
In our window Demon Edge ends up in winning inventories 32.3% of the time across 86,061 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (84.3%) and worst in the late game (27.8%).
Which heroes buy Demon Edge?
Sniper (2% of games), Windranger (1% of games), Juggernaut (1% of games), Lifestealer (1% of games), Legion Commander (1% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Wraith King at 42.2%.
How much does Demon Edge cost?
Demon Edge costs 2,200 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the secret shop section of the shop.
What does Demon Edge build into?
Demon Edge is a component of Monkey King Bar (5,000), Daedalus (5,200), Divine Rapier (5,600), Silver Edge (5,700).