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Dragon Lance in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerDragon Lance costs 1,900 gold and shows up in 18% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 36.5% of their games across 425,928 inventories, most often on Sniper and Drow Ranger. It wins most in the early game (67.8%) and least in the late game (34.3%).
What Dragon Lance does
In numbers: +15 agility, +10 strength, +130 attack range.
- Attack Range bonuses from Monkey King Bar and Dragon Lance and its upgrades do not stack.
Who buys Dragon Lance
The share says how many games of a hero end with Dragon Lance 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 | 16% | 37.2% | 66,163 |
| Drow Ranger | 16% | 28.8% | 50,983 |
| Viper | 18% | 39.5% | 29,588 |
| Windranger | 7% | 41.8% | 26,691 |
| Templar Assassin | 25% | 28.9% | 25,471 |
| Terrorblade | 29% | 38.5% | 23,484 |
| Shadow Fiend | 11% | 28.9% | 18,536 |
| Outworld Destroyer | 7% | 36.9% | 18,353 |
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 | 67.8% | 13,363 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 36.2% | 258,199 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 34.3% | 154,646 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Dragon Lance 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 | 78% | 1,400 |
 Black King Bar | 24% | 4,050 |
 Wraith Band | 22% | 505 |
 Manta Style | 19% | 4,650 |
 Desolator | 16% | 3,500 |
 Mjollnir | 15% | 5,500 |
 Blink Dagger | 15% | 2,250 |
 Daedalus | 14% | 5,200 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dragon Lance good right now?
In our window Dragon Lance ends up in winning inventories 36.5% of the time across 425,928 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (67.8%) and worst in the late game (34.3%).
Which heroes buy Dragon Lance?
Sniper (16% of games), Drow Ranger (16% of games), Viper (18% of games), Windranger (7% of games), Templar Assassin (25% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Clinkz at 45.3%.
How much does Dragon Lance cost and what do you need?
Dragon Lance costs 1,900 gold in total: Blade of Alacrity (1,000), Belt of Strength (450) and a recipe for 450.
What does Dragon Lance build into?
Dragon Lance is a component of Hurricane Pike (4,450), Hydra's Breath (5,900).