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Scythe of Vyse in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerScythe of Vyse costs 5,200 gold and shows up in 27% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 61.2% of their games across 735,242 inventories, most often on Techies and Outworld Destroyer. It wins most in the mid game (81.3%) and least in the late game (57.5%).
What Scythe of Vyse does
Active: Hex
Turns a target unit into a harmless critter for 2.8 seconds. The target has a base movement speed of 140 and will be silenced, muted, and disarmed. Instantly destroys illusions.
In numbers: +30 intelligence, +8.5 mana regen, 20s cooldown, 250 mana.
- The target will have a base movement speed of 140, but buffs granting maximum movement speed won't be disabled.
Who buys Scythe of Vyse
The share says how many games of a hero end with Scythe of Vyse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techies | 30% | 57.6% | 91,741 |
| Outworld Destroyer | 30% | 67.9% | 80,722 |
| Ogre Magi | 15% | 58.8% | 58,969 |
| Invoker | 12% | 59.7% | 48,985 |
| Lina | 10% | 61.8% | 31,578 |
| Skywrath Mage | 12% | 61.8% | 30,565 |
| Hoodwink | 11% | 60.0% | 27,673 |
| Grimstroke | 13% | 65.2% | 19,532 |
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 | 89.5% | 373 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 81.3% | 114,716 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 57.5% | 620,622 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Scythe of Vyse 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 | 40% | 2,250 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 27% | 4,200 |
 Black King Bar | 26% | 4,050 |
 Arcane Boots | 22% | 1,500 |
 Boots of Travel | 19% | 2,500 |
 Power Treads | 19% | 1,400 |
 Aether Lens | 17% | 2,275 |
 Tranquil Boots | 14% | 900 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Scythe of Vyse good right now?
In our window Scythe of Vyse ends up in winning inventories 61.2% of the time across 735,242 ranked games, above the 50 % mark. It does best in the mid game (81.3%) and worst in the late game (57.5%).
Which heroes buy Scythe of Vyse?
Techies (30% of games), Outworld Destroyer (30% of games), Ogre Magi (15% of games), Invoker (12% of games), Lina (10% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Outworld Destroyer at 67.9%.
How much does Scythe of Vyse cost and what do you need?
Scythe of Vyse costs 5,200 gold in total: Mystic Staff (2,800), Tiara of Selemene (1,700) and a recipe for 700.