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Vitality Booster in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerVitality Booster costs 1,000 gold and shows up in 3% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 38.8% of their games across 62,295 inventories, most often on Lion and Witch Doctor. It wins most in the mid game (41.4%) and least in the early game (32.7%).
What Vitality Booster does
In numbers: +250 health.
Who buys Vitality Booster
The share says how many games of a hero end with Vitality Booster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | 1% | 34.9% | 4,527 |
| Witch Doctor | 1% | 45.7% | 4,397 |
| Lich | 1% | 41.1% | 2,932 |
| Shadow Shaman | 1% | 39.9% | 2,496 |
| Disruptor | 1% | 45.6% | 1,956 |
| Crystal Maiden | 1% | 40.5% | 1,938 |
| Rubick | 0% | 37.0% | 1,783 |
| Ancient Apparition | 1% | 43.5% | 1,769 |
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 | 32.7% | 1,885 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 41.4% | 28,134 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 36.8% | 32,309 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Vitality Booster 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 | 44% | 1,500 |
 Blink Dagger | 36% | 2,250 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 28% | 4,200 |
 Glimmer Cape | 27% | 2,150 |
 Tranquil Boots | 22% | 900 |
 Energy Booster | 15% | 800 |
 Aether Lens | 15% | 2,275 |
 Point Booster | 11% | 1,200 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Vitality Booster good right now?
In our window Vitality Booster ends up in winning inventories 38.8% of the time across 62,295 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the mid game (41.4%) and worst in the early game (32.7%).
Which heroes buy Vitality Booster?
Lion (1% of games), Witch Doctor (1% of games), Lich (1% of games), Shadow Shaman (1% of games), Disruptor (1% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Witch Doctor at 45.7%.
How much does Vitality Booster cost?
Vitality Booster costs 1,000 gold and has no recipe; it is bought directly from the secret shop section of the shop.
What does Vitality Booster build into?
Vitality Booster is a component of Vanguard (1,700), Rod of Atos (2,250), Consecrated Wraps (2,600), Soul Booster (3,000), Aeon Disk (3,000).