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Glimmer Cape in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerGlimmer Cape costs 2,150 gold and shows up in 69% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 51.2% of their games across 2,216,609 inventories, most often on Witch Doctor and Lion. It wins most in the early game (65.7%) and least in the late game (50.1%).
What Glimmer Cape does
Active: Glimmer
After a 0.5 second delay, grants invisibility, 20 movement speed and a magic damage barrier that absorbs up to 375 damage to you or a target allied unit for 5 seconds. Can be cast while channeling.
In numbers: +20% magic resistance, 15s cooldown, 125 mana.
Who buys Glimmer Cape
The share says how many games of a hero end with Glimmer Cape 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witch Doctor | 65% | 52.8% | 249,759 |
| Lion | 35% | 50.5% | 192,456 |
| Crystal Maiden | 53% | 51.6% | 164,983 |
| Lich | 60% | 53.1% | 142,600 |
| Shadow Shaman | 40% | 53.9% | 138,474 |
| Rubick | 23% | 49.0% | 98,510 |
| Warlock | 64% | 50.4% | 80,426 |
| Disruptor | 43% | 52.0% | 76,244 |
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 | 65.7% | 14,184 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 52.6% | 874,315 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 50.1% | 1,329,596 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Glimmer Cape 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 | 55% | 1,500 |
 Blink Dagger | 45% | 2,250 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 28% | 4,200 |
 Tranquil Boots | 28% | 900 |
 Aether Lens | 23% | 2,275 |
 Force Staff | 15% | 2,200 |
 Ghost Scepter | 11% | 1,500 |
 Eul's Scepter of Divinity | 9% | 2,600 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glimmer Cape good right now?
In our window Glimmer Cape ends up in winning inventories 51.2% of the time across 2,216,609 ranked games, close to the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (65.7%) and worst in the late game (50.1%).
Which heroes buy Glimmer Cape?
Witch Doctor (65% of games), Lion (35% of games), Crystal Maiden (53% of games), Lich (60% of games), Shadow Shaman (40% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Shadow Shaman at 53.9%.
How much does Glimmer Cape cost and what do you need?
Glimmer Cape costs 2,150 gold in total: Shadow Amulet (900), Shawl (450) and a recipe for 800.