Blink Dagger

The Blink Dagger is an item purchasable at the Main Shop, under Arcane, and at the Side Lane Shop.

Recommended heroes
Heroes whose default item build includes Blink Dagger as a core item

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Heroes whose default item build includes Blink Dagger as a situational item

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Tips

 * Using Blink always requires a hero to face the direction before actually blinking, meaning when not blinking straightforward the hero will not blink instantly but after a slight delay depending on its turn rate.
 * Having an will allow to completely block damages over time like a  and will not reset the blink dagger's cooldown.

Trivia

 * In the original DotA, this item was called Kelen's Dagger, in reference to a Warcraft III item, Kelen's Dagger of Escape.
 * Kelen was a well known rogue in the Warcraft universe, who was known for his ability to escape from any dangerous situation thanks to the help of his dagger.
 * Riki and Lion are the only heroes who are missing responses for acquiring a Blink Dagger.