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

A prized relic long thought lost forever in a failed crusade. In-store cost: 2,250 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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Holy Locket

Quality: rare
2,250gold

What Holy Locket gives

A prized relic long thought lost forever in a failed crusade.

Effects

  • Energy Charge (active): Target an allied unit to increase their incoming Heal Amplification by 10% for 4s and instantly restore 17 health and 15 mana per charge stored. Automatically gains a charge every 10 seconds and whenever a visible enemy within 1200 range uses an ability.
  • Holy Blessing (passive): Amplifies heals you provide by 15%.

Stat bonuses

0, 0, 15, 25, 1200, 7

Which heroes to build it on

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

  1. Dazzle
  2. Crystal Maiden
  3. Lich
  4. Witch Doctor
  5. Treant Protector

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 Holy Locket cost?

The full recipe — 2,250 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.