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

When used against enemies, it reduces health by 4% of current health per second, and reduces Health Restoration by 70%. In-store cost: 2,725 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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Spirit Vessel

Quality: rare Cooldown: 10s
2,725gold

What Spirit Vessel gives

When used against enemies, it reduces health by 4% of current health per second, and reduces Health Restoration by 70%. Deals 25 damage per second. When used on allies, it provides 40 health regeneration per second. Lasts 8 seconds. Gains charges every time an enemy hero dies within 1500 units or the user dies.

Effects

  • Soul Release (active): When used against enemies, it reduces health by 4% of current health per second, and reduces Health Restoration by 70%. Deals 25 damage per second. When used on allies, it provides 40 health regeneration per second. Lasts 8 seconds. Gains charges every time an enemy hero dies within 1500 units or the user dies.

Stat bonuses

1.75, 10, 2, 0, 1500, 2

Which heroes to build it on

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

  1. Witch Doctor
  2. Bane
  3. Disruptor
  4. Treant Protector
  5. Crystal Maiden

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 10 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 Spirit Vessel cost?

The full recipe — 2,725 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.