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Oblivion Staff in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerOblivion Staff costs 1,625 gold and shows up in 3% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 24.9% of their games across 61,572 inventories, most often on Phantom Lancer and Windranger. It wins most in the early game (39.2%) and least in the mid game (23.3%).
What Oblivion Staff does
In numbers: +10 intelligence, +35 attack speed, +1.25 mana regen.
Who buys Oblivion Staff
The share says how many games of a hero end with Oblivion Staff 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 Lancer | 3% | 19.6% | 8,449 |
| Windranger | 1% | 25.9% | 3,210 |
| Silencer | 1% | 33.3% | 3,030 |
| Spectre | 1% | 22.2% | 2,753 |
| Nature's Prophet | 1% | 18.9% | 2,549 |
| Storm Spirit | 2% | 15.2% | 2,170 |
| Arc Warden | 2% | 16.7% | 1,911 |
| Wraith King | 1% | 26.4% | 1,829 |
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 | 39.2% | 2,867 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 23.3% | 40,751 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 26.3% | 17,988 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Oblivion Staff 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 | 56% | 1,400 |
 Orchid Malevolence | 26% | 3,275 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 25% | 4,200 |
 Manta Style | 23% | 4,650 |
 Blink Dagger | 17% | 2,250 |
 Null Talisman | 15% | 505 |
 Arcane Boots | 12% | 1,500 |
 Black King Bar | 12% | 4,050 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oblivion Staff good right now?
In our window Oblivion Staff ends up in winning inventories 24.9% of the time across 61,572 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (39.2%) and worst in the mid game (23.3%).
Which heroes buy Oblivion Staff?
Phantom Lancer (3% of games), Windranger (1% of games), Silencer (1% of games), Spectre (1% of games), Nature's Prophet (1% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Enchantress at 35.9%.
How much does Oblivion Staff cost and what do you need?
Oblivion Staff costs 1,625 gold in total: Blitz Knuckles (1,000), Robe of the Magi (450), Sage's Mask (175) and a recipe for 0.
What does Oblivion Staff build into?
Oblivion Staff is a component of Witch Blade (2,775), Orchid Malevolence (3,275), Bloodthorn (6,400).