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Talisman of Evasion in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerTalisman of Evasion costs 1,300 gold and shows up in 2% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 30.0% of their games across 35,999 inventories, most often on Anti-Mage and Juggernaut. It wins most in the early game (39.1%) and least in the mid game (29.6%).
What Talisman of Evasion does
In numbers: +15% evasion.
- Stacks diminishingly with other sources of Evasion.
Who buys Talisman of Evasion
The share says how many games of a hero end with Talisman of Evasion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Mage | 1% | 20.6% | 2,632 |
| Juggernaut | 1% | 21.7% | 2,577 |
| Drow Ranger | 1% | 28.7% | 2,115 |
| Spectre | 1% | 35.1% | 1,949 |
| Lifestealer | 1% | 33.2% | 1,822 |
| Luna | 1% | 22.9% | 1,567 |
| Wraith King | 1% | 27.9% | 1,503 |
| Viper | 1% | 35.5% | 1,254 |
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 | 39.1% | 1,008 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 29.6% | 18,403 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 30.0% | 16,610 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Talisman of Evasion 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Power Treads | 54% | 1,400 |
 Manta Style | 36% | 4,650 |
 Phase Boots | 22% | 1,450 |
 Black King Bar | 19% | 4,050 |
 Blink Dagger | 17% | 2,250 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 15% | 4,200 |
 Battle Fury | 15% | 3,900 |
 Eaglesong | 15% | 2,800 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Talisman of Evasion good right now?
In our window Talisman of Evasion ends up in winning inventories 30.0% of the time across 35,999 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (39.1%) and worst in the mid game (29.6%).
Which heroes buy Talisman of Evasion?
Anti-Mage (1% of games), Juggernaut (1% of games), Drow Ranger (1% of games), Spectre (1% of games), Lifestealer (1% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Viper at 35.5%.
How much does Talisman of Evasion cost?
Talisman of Evasion costs 1,300 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the secret shop section of the shop.
What does Talisman of Evasion build into?
Talisman of Evasion is a component of Heaven's Halberd (3,400), Radiance (4,700), Butterfly (5,450).