Bottle in Dota 2 — what it gives, who to build it on, cost | guide
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Bottle in Dota 2 — what it gives and who to build it on

An old bottle that survived the ages, the contents placed inside become enchanted. In-store cost: 675 gold. Below we break down the effects, the optimal build and the list of heroes for which this tool is especially strong.

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Bottle

Quality: common
675gold

What Bottle gives

An old bottle that survived the ages, the contents placed inside become enchanted.

Effects

  • Regenerate (active): Consumes a charge to restore 110 health and 60 mana over 2.7 seconds. If the hero is attacked by an enemy hero or Roshan, the effect is lost. The Bottle automatically refills at the fountain. Hold Control to use on an allied hero.
  • Store Rune (passive): Runes can be stored in the Bottle for later use by right-clicking them. Unused runes will automatically activate after 90 seconds. Using a stored rune fully refills the Bottle.

Stat bonuses

110, 60, 0, 0, 2.7, 3

Which heroes to build it on

Top-5 heroes for which this tool is part of the core build:

  1. Storm Spirit
  2. Invoker
  3. Shadow Fiend
  4. Queen of Pain
  5. Tinker

On each page above — a "Build" section, which says at what minute to grab the slot and in what order.

How to answer

If the opponent built this slot, these approaches reduce the effect:

  • Disjoint mechanic (Manta, Eul) — drops a targeted cast before it lands.
  • Magic resist (Pipe, Hood, Eternal Shroud) — reduces magic damage.
  • Beat it on timing — build it before the opponent, take the first-move advantage.
  • Lobby check — watch net worth, predict when the build completes.

Usage tips

  • Timing matters more than the item. Close the slot before minute 25 — after that the potential is lost.
  • Hotkey: a fast bind through the inventory. Automated via Item Auto-Use.
  • Recharge: account for it in the push phase — cooldown — seconds.
  • Build path: components first, then the recipe. Changing the order is not worth it — you lose the bonus of each fragment.

FAQ

How much does Bottle cost?

The full recipe — 675 gold. With Hand of Midas or Bottle by minute 5 the slot completes around minute 18–22 on core heroes.

When to buy?

Depends on the role. On a carry (Pos 1) — after the first core build. On a support (Pos 4/5) — right after Boots and Wand. Details — on the hero page.

Does it stack with similar gear?

Identical active slots (e.g. two Mantas) don't give a double effect. Different savers (Manta + BKB + Linken's) — are independent and work in turn.

Where is the current meta build?

On the hero page in /scripts/ — the "Build" section. We update it after each studio patch.