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Lotus Orb in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerLotus Orb costs 3,850 gold and shows up in 30% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 56.9% of their games across 770,555 inventories, most often on Pudge and Necrophos. It wins most in the early game (87.2%) and least in the late game (52.9%).
What Lotus Orb does
Active: Echo Shell
Applies a shield to the target unit for 5 seconds which re-casts most targeted spells back to their caster. The shielded unit will still take damage from the spell. Dispel Type: Basic Dispel
In numbers: +10 armor, +6.5 health regen, +4 mana regen, +250 mana, 15s cooldown, 175 mana.
- Targeted abilities from neutral items do not trigger Echo Shell.
Who buys Lotus Orb
The share says how many games of a hero end with Lotus Orb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudge | 10% | 59.1% | 57,915 |
| Necrophos | 16% | 54.9% | 51,662 |
| Axe | 13% | 58.7% | 47,402 |
| Bristleback | 34% | 51.7% | 45,334 |
| Undying | 16% | 56.0% | 41,055 |
| Ogre Magi | 10% | 54.2% | 37,000 |
| Timbersaw | 24% | 51.0% | 27,172 |
| Centaur Warrunner | 20% | 58.3% | 22,327 |
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 | 87.2% | 1,651 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 66.9% | 215,536 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 52.9% | 553,868 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Lotus Orb 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 | 40% | 2,250 |
 Arcane Boots | 24% | 1,500 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 23% | 4,200 |
 Phase Boots | 21% | 1,450 |
 Black King Bar | 17% | 4,050 |
 Blade Mail | 14% | 2,400 |
 Tranquil Boots | 14% | 900 |
 Heart of Tarrasque | 13% | 5,300 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lotus Orb good right now?
In our window Lotus Orb ends up in winning inventories 56.9% of the time across 770,555 ranked games, above the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (87.2%) and worst in the late game (52.9%).
Which heroes buy Lotus Orb?
Pudge (10% of games), Necrophos (16% of games), Axe (13% of games), Bristleback (34% of games), Undying (16% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Bounty Hunter at 63.8%.
How much does Lotus Orb cost and what do you need?
Lotus Orb costs 3,850 gold in total: Perseverance (1,400), Platemail (1,400), Energy Booster (800) and a recipe for 250.