Moon Shard in Dota 2 — what it gives, who to build it on, cost | guide
DOTA 2 ITEM · CONSUMABLE QUALITY

Moon Shard in Dota 2 — what it gives and who to build it on

Said to be a tear from the lunar goddess Selemene. In-store cost: 4,000 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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Moon Shard

Quality: consumable
4,000gold

What Moon Shard gives

Said to be a tear from the lunar goddess Selemene.

Effects

  • Consume (use): Consume the Moon Shard to permanently gain 60 attack speed and 200 bonus night vision. Max 1 use.
  • Shade Sight (passive): Grants bonus night vision.

Stat bonuses

140, 400, 60, 200

Which heroes to build it on

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

  1. Drow Ranger
  2. Sniper
  3. Phantom Assassin
  4. Bloodseeker
  5. Anti-Mage

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 Moon Shard cost?

The full recipe — 4,000 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.