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Sage's Mask in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerSage's Mask costs 175 gold and shows up in 3% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 37.8% of their games across 67,750 inventories, most often on Lycan and Alchemist. It wins most in the early game (43.8%) and least in the mid game (36.8%).
What Sage's Mask does
In numbers: +0.7 mana regen.
Who buys Sage's Mask
The share says how many games of a hero end with Sage's Mask 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycan | 36% | 50.8% | 9,077 |
| Alchemist | 6% | 47.7% | 3,333 |
| Pudge | 0% | 40.4% | 2,828 |
| Crystal Maiden | 1% | 42.2% | 2,111 |
| Beastmaster | 5% | 37.4% | 1,922 |
| Silencer | 1% | 32.3% | 1,908 |
| Zeus | 1% | 38.0% | 1,583 |
| Undying | 1% | 43.7% | 1,578 |
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 | 43.8% | 6,920 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 36.8% | 46,751 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 38.0% | 14,119 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Sage's Mask 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 | 21% | 2,250 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 20% | 4,200 |
 Power Treads | 18% | 1,400 |
 Tranquil Boots | 18% | 900 |
 Boots of Speed | 15% | 500 |
 Helm of the Overlord | 15% | 5,650 |
 Arcane Boots | 13% | 1,500 |
 Assault Cuirass | 10% | 5,125 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sage's Mask good right now?
In our window Sage's Mask ends up in winning inventories 37.8% of the time across 67,750 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (43.8%) and worst in the mid game (36.8%).
Which heroes buy Sage's Mask?
Lycan (36% of games), Alchemist (6% of games), Pudge (0% of games), Crystal Maiden (1% of games), Beastmaster (5% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Lycan at 50.8%.
How much does Sage's Mask cost?
Sage's Mask costs 175 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the miscellaneous section of the shop.
What does Sage's Mask build into?
Sage's Mask is a component of Ring of Basilius (425), Urn of Shadows (825), Falcon Blade (1,125), Oblivion Staff (1,625).