Circlet
Slippers of Agility
Recipe
Wraith Band in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerWraith Band costs 505 gold and shows up in 30% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 38.1% of their games across 869,133 inventories, most often on Sniper and Drow Ranger. It wins most in the early game (54.0%) and least in the late game (33.7%).
What Wraith Band does
In numbers: +5 agility, +2 strength, +2 intelligence, +6 attack speed, +1.75 armor.
Who buys Wraith Band
The share says how many games of a hero end with Wraith Band 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sniper | 46% | 43.2% | 185,917 |
| Drow Ranger | 23% | 32.9% | 72,479 |
| Viper | 29% | 43.6% | 47,436 |
| Vengeful Spirit | 20% | 46.1% | 40,336 |
| Anti-Mage | 11% | 32.9% | 37,956 |
| Phantom Lancer | 14% | 36.0% | 37,568 |
| Juggernaut | 9% | 32.1% | 33,708 |
| Riki | 28% | 45.1% | 32,983 |
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 | 54.0% | 42,556 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 38.6% | 594,060 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 33.7% | 233,061 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Wraith Band 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 | 81% | 1,400 |
 Manta Style | 28% | 4,650 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 19% | 4,200 |
 Black King Bar | 16% | 4,050 |
 Hurricane Pike | 16% | 4,450 |
 Mjollnir | 14% | 5,500 |
 Battle Fury | 11% | 3,900 |
 Dragon Lance | 11% | 1,900 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Wraith Band good right now?
In our window Wraith Band ends up in winning inventories 38.1% of the time across 869,133 ranked games, below the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (54.0%) and worst in the late game (33.7%).
Which heroes buy Wraith Band?
Sniper (46% of games), Drow Ranger (23% of games), Viper (29% of games), Vengeful Spirit (20% of games), Anti-Mage (11% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Vengeful Spirit at 46.1%.
How much does Wraith Band cost and what do you need?
Wraith Band costs 505 gold in total: Circlet (155), Slippers of Agility (140) and a recipe for 210.