Dota 2 Comparison: The Item Comparison Tool for Dota 2

The Item Comparison Tool

The Item Comparison Tool puts any Dota 2 items side by side like a spec sheet: cost, every stat, actives and passives, cooldowns, recipe, what they build into, whether you can disassemble them and how often pros buy them. Axe used to compare items by weight. Heavier won. It did not work.

1. Pick two or three items with the search, or tap a popular pair like BKB vs Linken’s Sphere.
2. Read the sheet row by row. The better value in each row is red: lower cost, more stats, shorter cooldown.
3. Click a recipe or upgrade icon to add that item too. The link in your address bar opens the same comparison for your friends.

Axe explains

Dota 2 items in 10 seconds

1. 181items in the shop.
2. 6,800gold for the most expensive ones.
3. 10items you can disassemble any time.
4. 10 sto undo almost any other build.

Big number = good. Mostly.

Popular Dota 2 item comparisons

Black King Bar vs Linken's Sphere

Black King Bar · 4,050 gold+10 Strength, +24 DamageActive: Avatar (95 s) Applies a basic dispel. Grants 60% magic resistance and immunity to reflected and pure damage. For the duration of the effect, any negative effect from enemy spells has no effect. Duration: 9s Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Linken's Sphere · 4,800 gold+16 All attributes, +6.5 HP regen, +4.25 Mana regenPassive: Spellblock Blocks most targeted spells once every 14 seconds.Active: Transfer Spellblock (14 s) Temporarily removes Spellblock from the item's owner and transfers it to an allied unit for 14 seconds.

Black King Bar is 750 gold cheaper. In each hero’s last 100 pro games, pros bought Black King Bar 4,490 times and Linken's Sphere 446 times.

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Linken's Sphere vs Lotus Orb

Linken's Sphere · 4,800 gold+16 All attributes, +6.5 HP regen, +4.25 Mana regenPassive: Spellblock Blocks most targeted spells once every 14 seconds.Active: Transfer Spellblock (14 s) Temporarily removes Spellblock from the item's owner and transfers it to an allied unit for 14 seconds.

Lotus Orb · 3,850 gold+10 Armor, +6.5 HP regen, +4 Mana regen, +250 ManaActive: Echo Shell (15 s) Applies a shield to the target unit for 5 seconds which re-casts most targeted spells back to their caster. The shielded unit will still take damage from the spell. Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Lotus Orb is 950 gold cheaper. In each hero’s last 100 pro games, pros bought Linken's Sphere 446 times and Lotus Orb 437 times.

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Black King Bar vs Monkey King Bar

Black King Bar · 4,050 gold+10 Strength, +24 DamageActive: Avatar (95 s) Applies a basic dispel. Grants 60% magic resistance and immunity to reflected and pure damage. For the duration of the effect, any negative effect from enemy spells has no effect. Duration: 9s Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Monkey King Bar · 5,000 gold+50 Damage, +50 Attack speed, +50 Attack range (melee)Passive: Pierce Grants each attack a 80% chance to pierce through evasion and deal 70 bonus magical damage.

Black King Bar is 950 gold cheaper. In each hero’s last 100 pro games, pros bought Black King Bar 4,490 times and Monkey King Bar 407 times.

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Black King Bar vs Nullifier

Black King Bar · 4,050 gold+10 Strength, +24 DamageActive: Avatar (95 s) Applies a basic dispel. Grants 60% magic resistance and immunity to reflected and pure damage. For the duration of the effect, any negative effect from enemy spells has no effect. Duration: 9s Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Nullifier · 4,350 gold+75 Damage, +10 ArmorActive: Nullify (10 s) Dispels the target and applies a debuff for 4 seconds. Continuously dispels and slows the target. Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Black King Bar is 300 gold cheaper. In each hero’s last 100 pro games, pros bought Black King Bar 4,490 times and Nullifier 453 times.

Compare Black King Bar vs Nullifier in the tool ↑

BKB does not stop everything. The BKB Checker lists every spell that goes through it.

Manta or Lotus Orb? Both are basic dispels. The Dispel Checker shows what a basic dispel removes and what only Aeon Disk’s strong dispel clears.

Most expensive items in Dota 2

1Arcane Blink6,800

2Overwhelming Blink6,800

3Swift Blink6,800

4Wind Waker6,800

5Bloodthorn6,400

6Abyssal Blade6,250

7Disperser6,100

8Parasma5,975

9Eye of Skadi5,900

10Hydra's Breath5,900

Axe bought the most expensive item once. Then Axe died. Somebody else has it now. Buy Black King Bar first.

Which Dota 2 items can be disassembled?

These 10 items can be taken apart at any time. Right-click the item and choose Disassemble:

PerseveranceMask of MadnessKhandaVanguardVladmir's OfferingRadianceKaya and SangeSange and YashaYasha and KayaEcho Sabre

Every other item you build can only be disassembled in the first 10 seconds after you combine it. Bought the wrong thing? Right-click fast. A few can never be split at all: Hand of Midas, Divine Rapier, Consecrated Wraps and stacked wards.

Sources: Valve’s items file (disassemble rules), Liquipedia “Item Disassembling” (edited May 2026).

Most bought items in pro games

Built items (the ones made from parts) bought most often across every hero’s last 100 professional games, from OpenDota:

1Power Treadsmost on Anti-Mage, Drow Ranger, Morphling4,703×

2Black King Barmost on Doom, Sven, Enigma4,490×

3Aghanim's Sceptermost on Alchemist, Lone Druid, Phantom Lancer3,691×

4Yashamost on Phantom Lancer, Terrorblade, Luna2,554×

5Phase Bootsmost on Lifestealer, Doom, Primal Beast2,193×

6Arcane Bootsmost on Warlock, Zeus, Chen2,180×

7Bracermost on Kunkka, Mars, Bristleback2,143×

8Force Staffmost on Drow Ranger, Viper, Enchantress2,086×

9Manta Stylemost on Luna, Anti-Mage, Phantom Lancer1,709×

10Soul Ringmost on Underlord, Dawnbreaker, Broodmother1,411×

Boots are a whole topic on their own: the Boots Comparison compares every pair and shows what pros buy on each hero.

Item guides · Dota2FreaksEvery item explained, with buildsWhat each item does, what it builds into and which heroes want it. The comparison tells you the numbers, the guides tell you the timing.→

Dota 2 item list: every shop item with price and stats

All 181 items in the shop, sorted the way the shop sorts them.

Consumables 13 items

Town Portal Scroll100

Clarity60

Faerie Fire+2 Damage65

Smoke of Deceit50

Sentry Ward50

Enchanted Mango+0.4 HP regen65

Healing Salve100

Tango90

Blood Grenade+50 Health50

Dust of Appearance80

Bottle675

Infused Raindrops+0.6 Mana regen225

Aghanim's Shard1,400

Attributes 14 items

Iron Branch+1 All attributes55

Gauntlets of Strength+3 Strength140

Slippers of Agility+3 Agility140

Mantle of Intelligence+3 Intelligence140

Circlet+2 All attributes155

Belt of Strength+6 Strength450

Band of Elvenskin+6 Agility450

Robe of the Magi+6 Intelligence450

Crown+4 All attributes450

Ogre Axe+10 Strength1,000

Blade of Alacrity+10 Agility1,000

Staff of Wizardry+10 Intelligence1,000

Diadem+6 All attributes1,000

Ghost Scepter+5 All attributes1,500

Equipment 15 items

Quelling Blade100

Ring of Protection+2 Armor175

Blades of Attack+9 Damage450

Orb of Frost300

Gloves of Haste+20 Attack speed450

Chainmail+4 Armor500

Broadsword+15 Damage1,000

Orb of Blight300

Blitz Knuckles+35 Attack speed1,000

Splintmail+7 Armor950

Claymore+20 Damage1,350

Orb of Venom350

Javelin900

Helm of Iron Will+4 Armor, +4 HP regen975

Mithril Hammer+24 Damage1,600

Miscellaneous 15 items

Ring of Regen+1.25 HP regen175

Sage's Mask+0.7 Mana regen175

Wind Lace+15 Move speed225

Magic Stick200

Fluffy Hat+125 Health250

Wizard Hat+125 Mana250

Boots of Speed+45 Move speed500

Voodoo Mask+15% Spell lifesteal650

Shawl+10% Magic resistance450

Shadow Amulet900

Gem of True Sight900

Morbid Mask+18% Lifesteal900

Cloak+18% Magic resistance900

Chasm Stone+40 AoE bonus900

Blink Dagger2,250

Secret Shop 16 items

Ring of Health+4.5 HP regen700

Void Stone+1.75 Mana regen700

Talisman of Evasion+15% Evasion1,300

Platemail+10 Armor1,400

Ring of Tarrasque+12 HP regen1,700

Tiara of Selemene+6 Mana regen1,700

Hyperstone+60 Attack speed2,000

Demon Edge+40 Damage2,200

Vitality Booster+250 Health1,000

Energy Booster+250 Mana800

Point Booster+175 Mana, +175 Health1,200

Sacred Relic+55 Damage3,400

Reaver+25 Strength2,800

Eaglesong+25 Agility2,800

Mystic Staff+25 Intelligence2,800

Ultimate Orb+15 All attributes2,800

Accessories 16 items

Magic Wand+3 All attributes460

Bracer+5 Strength, +2 Agility, +2 Intelligence, +0.75 HP regen, +50 Health505

Wraith Band+5 Agility, +2 Strength, +2 Intelligence, +6 Attack speed, +1.75 Armor505

Null Talisman+5 Intelligence, +2 Strength, +2 Agility, +3% Max mana, +1 Mana regen505

Power Treads+45 Move speed (ranged heroes), +55 Move speed (melee heroes), +10 Chosen attribute, +25 Attack speed1,400

Soul Ring+6 Strength, +2 Armor805

Orb of Corrosion+7 Agility1,050

Falcon Blade+200 Health, +1.8 Mana regen, +14 Damage1,125

Phase Boots+50 Move speed, +18 Damage (melee), +12 Damage (ranged), +4 Armor1,450

Perseverance+5.5 HP regen, +2.25 Mana regen1,400

Mask of Madness+20 Damage, +22% Lifesteal1,900

Oblivion Staff+10 Intelligence, +35 Attack speed, +1.25 Mana regen1,625

Boots of Travel+90 Move speed2,500

Hand of Midas+40 Attack speed2,200

Moon Shard+140 Attack speed, +400 Bonus night vision4,000

Soul Booster+425 Health, +425 Mana3,000

Support 16 items

Ring of Basilius+0.25 Mana regen425

Headdress+0.5 HP regen425

Urn of Shadows+1 Mana regen, +2 All attributes, +2 Armor825

Tranquil Boots+65 Move speed, +14 HP regen900

Arcane Boots+45 Move speed, +0.25 Mana regen, +125 Mana1,500

Mekansm+5 Armor1,775

Essence Distiller+1.5 Mana regen, +3 All attributes, +6 Armor, +150 Mana1,775

Drum of Endurance+8 Strength1,625

Pavise+3 Armor, +175 Mana, +175 Health1,350

Guardian Greaves+50 Move speed, +5 Armor, +150 Mana, +1 Mana regen4,450

Spirit Vessel+1.75 Mana regen, +10 All attributes, +2 Armor2,725

Boots of Bearing+8 Strength, +65 Move speed, +18 HP regen4,225

Solar Crest+7 Armor, +25 Move speed, +200 Mana, +200 Health2,575

Glimmer Cape+20% Magic resistance2,150

Holy Locket+7 All attributes2,250

Pipe of Insight+14 HP regen, +20% Magic resistance3,725

Magical 20 items

Veil of Discord+175 Health, +10 Intelligence, +18% Spell lifesteal1,700

Rod of Atos+12 Intelligence, +275 Health2,250

Eul's Scepter of Divinity+10 Intelligence, +2.5 Mana regen, +20 Move speed2,600

Phylactery+6 All attributes, +5.5 HP regen, +2.25 Mana regen2,600

Bloodstone+625 Health, +450 Mana, +15 Intelligence, +20% Spell lifesteal4,700

Gleipnir+450 Health, +200 Mana, +12 Intelligence, +75 AoE bonus4,650

Wind Waker+30 Move speed, +3 Mana regen, +35 Intelligence6,800

Khanda+450 Health, +450 Mana, +8 All attributes, +7 HP regen, +3 Mana regen5,600

Force Staff+10 Intelligence, +175 Health2,200

Aether Lens+300 Mana, +2.5 Mana regen, +225 Cast range2,275

Meteor Hammer+6 Strength, +6 Agility, +24 Intelligence, +10% Spell amplification, +25% Mana regen amplification2,850

Dagon+6 All attributes, +200 Health, +350 Mana, +60 Cast range3,000

Aghanim's Scepter+10 All attributes, +175 Health, +175 Mana4,200

Crella's Crozier+6 All attributes, +450 Health, +450 Mana4,800

Octarine Core+25% Cooldown reduction, +450 Health, +450 Mana, +6 Mana regen5,100

Orchid Malevolence+35 Attack speed, +20 Damage, +2.5 Mana regen, +12 Intelligence3,275

Refresher Orb+14 HP regen, +7 Mana regen5,000

Ethereal Blade+24 All attributes5,200

Scythe of Vyse+30 Intelligence, +8.5 Mana regen5,200

Bloodthorn+25 Intelligence, +70 Attack speed, +4 Mana regen, +20 Damage6,400

Armor 16 items

Buckler+1 Armor425

Vanguard+250 Health, +4.5 HP regen1,700

Blade Mail+15 Damage, +7 Armor2,400

Helm of the Dominator+6 All attributes, +6 Armor, +6 HP regen2,550

Vladmir's Offering+1 Armor, +0.75 Mana regen2,200

Crimson Guard+250 Health, +12 HP regen, +6 Armor3,725

Armlet of Mordiggian+15 Damage, +25 Attack speed, +6 Armor, +5 HP regen2,500

Helm of the Overlord+21 All attributes, +7 Armor, +7 HP regen5,650

Consecrated Wraps+12% Magic resistance, +5 All attributes, +250 Health2,600

Aeon Disk+250 Health, +300 Mana3,000

Lotus Orb+10 Armor, +6.5 HP regen, +4 Mana regen, +250 Mana3,850

Black King Bar+10 Strength, +24 Damage4,050

Shiva's Guard+17 Armor, +75 AoE bonus4,500

Linken's Sphere+16 All attributes, +6.5 HP regen, +4.25 Mana regen4,800

Assault Cuirass+30 Attack speed, +10 Armor5,125

Heart of Tarrasque+40 Strength, +1% Max health regen5,300

Weapons 20 items

Crystalys+32 Damage2,000

Mage Slayer+18% Magic resistance, +5.5 HP regen, +2.5 Mana regen, +12 Damage3,100

Heaven's Halberd+9 Armor, +6.5 HP regen, +25% Evasion3,300

Desolator+55 Damage3,500

Revenant's Brooch+35 Damage, +15% Spell lifesteal3,300

Skull Basher+30 Damage, +10 Strength2,875

Maelstrom+25 Damage, +25 Attack speed2,950

Shadow Blade+25 Damage, +35 Attack speed3,250

Daedalus+88 Damage5,200

Abyssal Blade+35 Damage, +30 Strength, +30% Slow resistance, +16% Restoration amplification6,250

Mjollnir+25 Damage, +90 Attack speed5,500

Silver Edge+70 Damage, +35 Attack speed5,700

Battle Fury+50 Damage, +7.5 HP regen, +2.75 Mana regen3,900

Nullifier+75 Damage, +10 Armor4,350

Manta Style+10 Strength, +26 Agility, +10 Intelligence, +15 Attack speed, +10% Move speed4,650

Radiance+55 Damage, +25% Evasion4,700

Divine Rapier+100 Damage5,600

Monkey King Bar+50 Damage, +50 Attack speed, +50 Attack range (melee)5,000

Butterfly+30 Agility, +35% Evasion, +20% Attack speed, +30 Damage5,450

Satanic+25 Strength, +25 Damage, +25% Lifesteal5,050

Armaments 20 items

Sange+16 Strength, +25% Slow resistance, +12% Restoration amplification2,100

Yasha+16 Agility, +15 Attack speed, +10% Move speed2,100

Kaya+16 Intelligence, +10% Spell amplification, +20% Mana regen amplification2,100

Dragon Lance+15 Agility, +10 Strength, +130 Attack range2,000

Kaya and Sange+16 Strength, +16 Intelligence, +25% Slow resistance, +30% Mana regen amplification, +12% Spell amplification, +16% Restoration amplification, +25% Mana cost/mana loss reduction4,200

Sange and Yasha+16 Strength, +16 Agility, +16% Status resistance, +20 Attack speed, +12% Movement speed, +16% Restoration amplification, +30% Slow resistance4,200

Yasha and Kaya+16 Agility, +16 Intelligence, +20 Attack speed, +30% Mana regen amplification, +12% Movement speed, +12% Spell amplification, +25% Cast speed bonus4,200

Hurricane Pike+15 Intelligence, +200 Health, +20 Agility, +15 Strength, +130 Attack range4,550

Echo Sabre+20 Damage, +15 Strength, +1.75 Mana regen2,700

Diffusal Blade+15 Agility, +10 Intelligence2,500

Witch Blade+40 Attack speed, +12 Intelligence, +1.5 Mana regen, +5 Armor, +300 Projectile speed2,775

Specialist's Array+15 Agility, +20 Damage2,550

Harpoon+25 Damage, +25 Strength, +10 Agility, +10 Intelligence, +2 Mana regen4,700

Disperser+40 Agility, +10 Intelligence6,100

Parasma+40 Intelligence, +40 Attack speed, +7 Armor, +1.5 Mana regen, +300 Projectile speed5,975

Hydra's Breath+15 Strength, +30 Agility, +25 Damage, +150 Attack range5,900

Overwhelming Blink+25 Strength6,800

Swift Blink+25 Agility6,800

Arcane Blink+25 Intelligence6,800

Eye of Skadi+35 All attributes5,900

When will you have it? The Item Timing Calculator turns any build into minutes.

What goes into all of these? The Item Component Finder shows every part and what your parts build into.

Not sure which item answers their heroes? The Item Counter Finder ranks the counter items for any enemy lineup.

Free guide · Dota2FreaksRank Up Guide: find the one thing holding you backThe right items are half the job. Five quick questions show you which habit to fix first.→

Item data from Valve (Dota 2 datafeed, shops.txt and items.txt), pro buys from OpenDota (2026-09-28).

FAQ: Axe answers questions