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Energy Booster in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerEnergy Booster costs 800 gold and shows up in 3% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 35.5% of their games across 57,369 inventories, most often on Lion and Shadow Shaman. It wins most in the early game (51.6%) and least in the late game (33.7%).
What Energy Booster does
In numbers: +250 mana.
Who buys Energy Booster
The share says how many games of a hero end with Energy Booster 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 | 1% | 29.9% | 5,942 |
| Shadow Shaman | 1% | 33.5% | 5,112 |
| Witch Doctor | 1% | 45.3% | 4,087 |
| Rubick | 1% | 28.4% | 2,406 |
| Lich | 1% | 37.4% | 2,270 |
| Pudge | 0% | 27.0% | 2,126 |
| Techies | 1% | 35.4% | 1,730 |
| Dazzle | 1% | 44.5% | 1,715 |
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 | 51.6% | 1,667 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 36.0% | 33,770 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 33.7% | 21,966 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Energy Booster 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Arcane Boots | 54% | 1,500 |
 Blink Dagger | 41% | 2,250 |
 Glimmer Cape | 30% | 2,150 |
 Tranquil Boots | 25% | 900 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 22% | 4,200 |
 Vitality Booster | 17% | 1,000 |
 Void Stone | 13% | 700 |
 Force Staff | 9% | 2,200 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Energy Booster good right now?
In our window Energy Booster ends up in winning inventories 35.5% of the time across 57,369 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (51.6%) and worst in the late game (33.7%).
Which heroes buy Energy Booster?
Lion (1% of games), Shadow Shaman (1% of games), Witch Doctor (1% of games), Rubick (1% of games), Lich (1% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Witch Doctor at 45.3%.
How much does Energy Booster cost?
Energy Booster costs 800 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the secret shop section of the shop.
What does Energy Booster build into?
Energy Booster is a component of Aether Lens (2,275), Soul Booster (3,000), Aeon Disk (3,000), Lotus Orb (3,850).