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Robe of the Magi in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerRobe of the Magi costs 450 gold and shows up in 1% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 25.6% of their games across 26,069 inventories, most often on Spirit Breaker and Zeus. It wins most in the early game (31.7%) and least in the mid game (23.3%).
What Robe of the Magi does
In numbers: +6 intelligence.
Who buys Robe of the Magi
The share says how many games of a hero end with Robe of the Magi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Breaker | 0% | 40.1% | 1,682 |
| Zeus | 1% | 21.3% | 1,476 |
| Skywrath Mage | 1% | 26.0% | 1,390 |
| Earthshaker | 0% | 14.5% | 1,320 |
| Techies | 0% | 30.4% | 899 |
| Nyx Assassin | 0% | 43.6% | 842 |
| Lion | 0% | 34.2% | 748 |
| Silencer | 0% | 24.8% | 665 |
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 | 31.7% | 3,845 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 23.3% | 17,232 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 28.7% | 5,009 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Robe of the Magi 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Arcane Boots | 32% | 1,500 |
 Staff of Wizardry | 29% | 1,000 |
 Power Treads | 23% | 1,400 |
 Null Talisman | 21% | 505 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 20% | 4,200 |
 Blink Dagger | 18% | 2,250 |
 Phase Boots | 11% | 1,450 |
 Tranquil Boots | 10% | 900 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Robe of the Magi good right now?
In our window Robe of the Magi ends up in winning inventories 25.6% of the time across 26,069 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (31.7%) and worst in the mid game (23.3%).
Which heroes buy Robe of the Magi?
Spirit Breaker (0% of games), Zeus (1% of games), Skywrath Mage (1% of games), Earthshaker (0% of games), Techies (0% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Spirit Breaker at 40.1%.
How much does Robe of the Magi cost?
Robe of the Magi costs 450 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the attributes section of the shop.
What does Robe of the Magi build into?
Robe of the Magi is a component of Power Treads (1,400), Oblivion Staff (1,625), Veil of Discord (1,700), Kaya (2,100), Diffusal Blade (2,500).