Crella's Crozier
Ethereal Blade
Ghost Scepter in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerGhost Scepter costs 1,500 gold and shows up in 38% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 49.3% of their games across 1,055,582 inventories, most often on Lion and Rubick. It wins most in the early game (69.9%) and least in the late game (47.1%).
What Ghost Scepter does
Active: Ghost Form
You enter ghost form for 4 seconds, becoming immune to physical damage, but are unable to attack and -30% more vulnerable to magic damage.
In numbers: +5 all attributes, 22s cooldown.
- Ends if you become Debuff Immune, and will have no effect if you are already Debuff Immune.
- Shares cooldown with all Ghost Scepter upgrades.
Who buys Ghost Scepter
The share says how many games of a hero end with Ghost Scepter 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 | 14% | 51.2% | 78,105 |
| Rubick | 14% | 48.6% | 60,303 |
| Pudge | 10% | 49.7% | 57,018 |
| Skywrath Mage | 21% | 48.5% | 54,798 |
| Shadow Shaman | 11% | 53.0% | 38,972 |
| Techies | 12% | 49.5% | 37,396 |
| Witch Doctor | 10% | 52.0% | 36,959 |
| Crystal Maiden | 11% | 52.0% | 32,918 |
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 | 69.9% | 6,703 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 52.9% | 379,921 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 47.1% | 669,670 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Ghost Scepter 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 | 47% | 2,250 |
 Arcane Boots | 41% | 1,500 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 31% | 4,200 |
 Tranquil Boots | 23% | 900 |
 Glimmer Cape | 23% | 2,150 |
 Aether Lens | 18% | 2,275 |
 Force Staff | 14% | 2,200 |
 Eul's Scepter of Divinity | 13% | 2,600 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghost Scepter good right now?
In our window Ghost Scepter ends up in winning inventories 49.3% of the time across 1,055,582 ranked games, close to the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (69.9%) and worst in the late game (47.1%).
Which heroes buy Ghost Scepter?
Lion (14% of games), Rubick (14% of games), Pudge (10% of games), Skywrath Mage (21% of games), Shadow Shaman (11% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Grimstroke at 53.9%.
How much does Ghost Scepter cost?
Ghost Scepter costs 1,500 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the attributes section of the shop.
What does Ghost Scepter build into?
Ghost Scepter is a component of Crella's Crozier (4,800), Ethereal Blade (5,200).