Mantle of Intelligence in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerMantle of Intelligence costs 140 gold and shows up in 1% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 29.8% of their games across 35,371 inventories, most often on Skywrath Mage and Invoker. It wins most in the late game (38.6%) and least in the early game (27.2%).
What Mantle of Intelligence does
In numbers: +3 intelligence.
Who buys Mantle of Intelligence
The share says how many games of a hero end with Mantle of Intelligence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skywrath Mage | 1% | 38.1% | 2,728 |
| Invoker | 1% | 33.9% | 2,228 |
| Zeus | 1% | 33.9% | 1,543 |
| Shadow Shaman | 0% | 39.2% | 1,537 |
| Silencer | 1% | 38.3% | 1,479 |
| Lion | 0% | 28.5% | 1,310 |
| Rubick | 0% | 32.7% | 1,084 |
| Necrophos | 0% | 31.8% | 928 |
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 | 27.2% | 3,570 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 27.5% | 24,337 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 38.6% | 7,478 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Mantle of Intelligence 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 | 34% | 1,500 |
 Blink Dagger | 21% | 2,250 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 17% | 4,200 |
 Power Treads | 13% | 1,400 |
 Null Talisman | 12% | 505 |
 Tranquil Boots | 10% | 900 |
 Glimmer Cape | 9% | 2,150 |
 Aether Lens | 9% | 2,275 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mantle of Intelligence good right now?
In our window Mantle of Intelligence ends up in winning inventories 29.8% of the time across 35,371 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the late game (38.6%) and worst in the early game (27.2%).
Which heroes buy Mantle of Intelligence?
Skywrath Mage (1% of games), Invoker (1% of games), Zeus (1% of games), Shadow Shaman (0% of games), Silencer (1% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Shadow Shaman at 39.2%.
How much does Mantle of Intelligence cost?
Mantle of Intelligence costs 140 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the attributes section of the shop.
What does Mantle of Intelligence build into?
Mantle of Intelligence is a component of Null Talisman (505).