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Point Booster in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerPoint Booster costs 1,200 gold and shows up in 20% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 38.9% of their games across 461,026 inventories, most often on Lion and Witch Doctor. It wins most in the early game (64.3%) and least in the late game (33.1%).
What Point Booster does
In numbers: +175 mana, +175 health.
Who buys Point Booster
The share says how many games of a hero end with Point Booster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | 4% | 39.9% | 24,306 |
| Witch Doctor | 6% | 46.9% | 21,569 |
| Rubick | 4% | 39.9% | 18,213 |
| Crystal Maiden | 6% | 48.6% | 18,005 |
| Pudge | 3% | 36.3% | 15,386 |
| Disruptor | 8% | 40.4% | 14,628 |
| Nyx Assassin | 6% | 37.1% | 13,385 |
| Lich | 5% | 46.4% | 12,646 |
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 | 64.3% | 9,973 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 41.8% | 274,360 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 33.1% | 177,024 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Point Booster 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 | 41% | 2,250 |
 Arcane Boots | 37% | 1,500 |
 Tranquil Boots | 19% | 900 |
 Staff of Wizardry | 19% | 1,000 |
 Glimmer Cape | 19% | 2,150 |
 Ogre Axe | 18% | 1,000 |
 Aether Lens | 14% | 2,275 |
 Power Treads | 14% | 1,400 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Point Booster good right now?
In our window Point Booster ends up in winning inventories 38.9% of the time across 461,026 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (64.3%) and worst in the late game (33.1%).
Which heroes buy Point Booster?
Lion (4% of games), Witch Doctor (6% of games), Rubick (4% of games), Crystal Maiden (6% of games), Pudge (3% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Crystal Maiden at 48.6%.
How much does Point Booster cost?
Point Booster costs 1,200 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the secret shop section of the shop.
What does Point Booster build into?
Point Booster is a component of Dagon (3,000), Soul Booster (3,000), Aghanim's Scepter (4,200), Gleipnir (4,650).