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Ogre Axe in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerOgre Axe costs 1,000 gold and shows up in 28% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 22.1% of their games across 716,149 inventories, most often on Pudge and Crystal Maiden. It wins most in the early game (41.1%) and least in the mid game (21.0%).
What Ogre Axe does
In numbers: +10 strength.
Who buys Ogre Axe
The share says how many games of a hero end with Ogre Axe 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 | 6% | 27.4% | 34,255 |
| Crystal Maiden | 9% | 35.0% | 28,446 |
| Lion | 5% | 27.7% | 26,796 |
| Axe | 7% | 19.3% | 24,336 |
| Witch Doctor | 5% | 37.0% | 19,374 |
| Spirit Breaker | 5% | 34.5% | 18,130 |
| Legion Commander | 5% | 17.2% | 17,765 |
| Dragon Knight | 5% | 16.9% | 14,768 |
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 | 41.1% | 19,887 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 21.0% | 503,055 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 23.0% | 193,663 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Ogre Axe 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 | 45% | 2,250 |
 Power Treads | 28% | 1,400 |
 Phase Boots | 25% | 1,450 |
 Arcane Boots | 19% | 1,500 |
 Bracer | 18% | 505 |
 Staff of Wizardry | 14% | 1,000 |
 Mithril Hammer | 13% | 1,600 |
 Tranquil Boots | 13% | 900 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ogre Axe good right now?
In our window Ogre Axe ends up in winning inventories 22.1% of the time across 716,149 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (41.1%) and worst in the mid game (21.0%).
Which heroes buy Ogre Axe?
Pudge (6% of games), Crystal Maiden (9% of games), Lion (5% of games), Axe (7% of games), Witch Doctor (5% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Witch Doctor at 37.0%.
How much does Ogre Axe cost?
Ogre Axe costs 1,000 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the attributes section of the shop.
What does Ogre Axe build into?
Ogre Axe is a component of Sange (2,100), Echo Sabre (2,700), Black King Bar (4,050), Aghanim's Scepter (4,200).