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

A powerful artifact created for wizards. In-store cost: 5,000 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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Refresher Orb

Quality: rare Cooldown: 180s Mana: 325
5,000gold

What Refresher Orb gives

A powerful artifact created for wizards.

Effects

  • Reset Cooldowns (active): Resets the cooldowns of all your abilities. Shares a cooldown with Refresher Shard. This item's cooldown only progresses in your hero's main inventory.

Stat bonuses

14, 7.0, 0, 1, 180, 0

Which heroes to build it on

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

  1. Tidehunter
  2. Magnus
  3. Earthshaker
  4. Lion
  5. Lina

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 180 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 Refresher Orb cost?

The full recipe — 5,000 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.