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Ring of Basilius in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerRing of Basilius costs 425 gold and shows up in 2% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 36.1% of their games across 35,655 inventories, most often on Io and Crystal Maiden. It wins most in the late game (39.9%) and least in the early game (31.2%).
What Ring of Basilius does
Passive: Basilius Aura
Grants 1 mana regeneration to allies. Radius: 1200
In numbers: +0.25 mana regen.
Who buys Ring of Basilius
The share says how many games of a hero end with Ring of Basilius 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Io | 2% | 44.7% | 1,813 |
| Crystal Maiden | 1% | 46.0% | 1,642 |
| Pudge | 0% | 42.3% | 1,327 |
| Vengeful Spirit | 1% | 40.9% | 1,117 |
| Templar Assassin | 1% | 23.5% | 1,087 |
| Shadow Shaman | 0% | 34.1% | 910 |
| Nyx Assassin | 0% | 41.9% | 892 |
| Ogre Magi | 0% | 28.3% | 764 |
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 | 31.2% | 3,806 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 35.4% | 22,786 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 39.9% | 9,075 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Ring of Basilius 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 | 27% | 2,250 |
 Boots of Speed | 27% | 500 |
 Tranquil Boots | 26% | 900 |
 Power Treads | 18% | 1,400 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 17% | 4,200 |
 Glimmer Cape | 11% | 2,150 |
 Aether Lens | 9% | 2,275 |
 Null Talisman | 8% | 505 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ring of Basilius good right now?
In our window Ring of Basilius ends up in winning inventories 36.1% of the time across 35,655 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the late game (39.9%) and worst in the early game (31.2%).
Which heroes buy Ring of Basilius?
Io (2% of games), Crystal Maiden (1% of games), Pudge (0% of games), Vengeful Spirit (1% of games), Templar Assassin (1% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Crystal Maiden at 46.0%.
How much does Ring of Basilius cost and what do you need?
Ring of Basilius costs 425 gold in total: Sage's Mask (175) and a recipe for 250.
What does Ring of Basilius build into?
Ring of Basilius is a component of Arcane Boots (1,500), Vladmir's Offering (2,200).