Faerie Fire in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerFaerie Fire costs 65 gold and shows up in 2% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 37.7% of their games across 42,725 inventories, most often on Lone Druid and Invoker. It wins most in the early game (51.5%) and least in the mid game (32.2%).
What Faerie Fire does
Use: Imbue
Instantly restores 85 health.
In numbers: +2 damage, 5s cooldown.
Who buys Faerie Fire
The share says how many games of a hero end with Faerie Fire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Druid | 7% | 61.0% | 4,351 |
| Invoker | 0% | 34.4% | 1,905 |
| Lion | 0% | 37.4% | 1,684 |
| Shadow Shaman | 0% | 35.2% | 1,114 |
| Rubick | 0% | 40.1% | 1,062 |
| Phantom Lancer | 0% | 32.3% | 944 |
| Juggernaut | 0% | 31.3% | 891 |
| Sniper | 0% | 44.3% | 883 |
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 | 51.5% | 8,828 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 32.2% | 27,839 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 42.6% | 6,087 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Faerie Fire 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 | 27% | 1,400 |
 Arcane Boots | 22% | 1,500 |
 Blink Dagger | 19% | 2,250 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 10% | 4,200 |
 Tranquil Boots | 10% | 900 |
 Null Talisman | 10% | 505 |
 Boots of Speed | 8% | 500 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Faerie Fire good right now?
In our window Faerie Fire ends up in winning inventories 37.7% of the time across 42,725 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (51.5%) and worst in the mid game (32.2%).
Which heroes buy Faerie Fire?
Lone Druid (7% of games), Invoker (0% of games), Lion (0% of games), Shadow Shaman (0% of games), Rubick (0% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Lone Druid at 61.0%.
How much does Faerie Fire cost?
Faerie Fire costs 65 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the consumables section of the shop.