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Mithril Hammer in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerMithril Hammer costs 1,600 gold and shows up in 14% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 20.6% of their games across 317,334 inventories, most often on Phantom Assassin and Legion Commander. It wins most in the early game (46.7%) and least in the mid game (18.7%).
What Mithril Hammer does
In numbers: +24 damage.
Who buys Mithril Hammer
The share says how many games of a hero end with Mithril Hammer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Assassin | 6% | 7.9% | 17,344 |
| Legion Commander | 4% | 17.5% | 12,207 |
| Crystal Maiden | 4% | 38.3% | 11,168 |
| Windranger | 3% | 22.6% | 11,028 |
| Wraith King | 3% | 26.7% | 8,329 |
| Axe | 2% | 16.5% | 8,136 |
| Slark | 3% | 17.5% | 7,829 |
| Dawnbreaker | 4% | 22.7% | 7,493 |
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 | 46.7% | 8,565 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 18.7% | 214,896 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 22.5% | 94,077 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Mithril Hammer 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 | 45% | 1,400 |
 Blink Dagger | 40% | 2,250 |
 Ogre Axe | 30% | 1,000 |
 Phase Boots | 28% | 1,450 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 19% | 4,200 |
 Bracer | 16% | 505 |
 Battle Fury | 11% | 3,900 |
 Manta Style | 10% | 4,650 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mithril Hammer good right now?
In our window Mithril Hammer ends up in winning inventories 20.6% of the time across 317,334 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (46.7%) and worst in the mid game (18.7%).
Which heroes buy Mithril Hammer?
Phantom Assassin (6% of games), Legion Commander (4% of games), Crystal Maiden (4% of games), Windranger (3% of games), Wraith King (3% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Crystal Maiden at 38.3%.
How much does Mithril Hammer cost?
Mithril Hammer costs 1,600 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the equipment section of the shop.
What does Mithril Hammer build into?
Mithril Hammer is a component of Skull Basher (2,875), Maelstrom (2,950), Desolator (3,500), Black King Bar (4,050).