Learn how to use Swift Blink in Dota 2! This guide covers its stats, abilities, and recommended heroes to help you master this essential item.
Alright, let's talk about the Swift Blink in Dota 2. It's a pretty neat item that can really change how you play, especially if you're new to blink mechanics. Think of it as an upgraded Blink Dagger, giving you more than just a quick reposition.
### What is Swift Blink?
Swift Blink is an item you can buy in the Main Shop, but here's the catch: you'll need components from the Secret Shop to finish it. It costs a total of 6800 gold.
Here's a breakdown of what you get:
| Item Component | Cost |
|---|---|
| Blink Dagger | 2250 [](https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Gold "Gold") |
| Eaglesong | 2800 [![Gold]()](https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Gold "Gold") |
| Recipe | 1750 [![Gold]()](https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Gold "Gold") |
Total Cost: 6800 [![Gold]()](https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Gold "Gold")
### Stats and Bonuses
Besides the blink ability, Swift Blink gives you:
* +25 Agility
* +25 Attack Speed
* +4.17 Main Armor
* +25 Main Attack Damage for Agility heroes
* +17.5 Main Attack Damage for Universal heroes
### The Ability: Swift Blink
This is where the magic happens. When you use Swift Blink, you can teleport to a target point up to 1200 units away. But it gets better!
After you blink, you get:
* 40% phased movement speed
* +35 Agility
These buffs last for 6 seconds. This means you can move through other units (like creeps or even wards!) and get a nice boost to your stats. Just remember, illusions don't get these temporary attribute bonuses.
### Important Things to Know (Pitfalls!)
* Cooldown: The base cooldown is 15 seconds, and it costs 0 mana.
* Rooted/Leashed: You can't use Swift Blink if you're rooted or leashed. Keep an eye on those enemy disables!
* Damage Cooldown: This is a big one. If you take damage from an enemy hero or Roshan (even just 1 damage after reductions!), the item will be muted for 3 seconds. This applies even if you drop the item or it's in your backpack before you buy it. So, be careful about when you decide to blink in!
* Blink Dagger Sharing: Swift Blink shares its cooldown with other Blink Dagger-based items, but NOT with Fallen Sky.
* Double Tap: If you double-tap the Swift Blink button, it'll automatically try to blink you towards your team's fountain. This uses the penalty distance, so be mindful of where you are when you do this.
* Illusions: As mentioned, illusions don't copy the temporary attribute bonuses from the buff.
Swift Blink is a fantastic item for heroes who need to get in and out of fights quickly, or for setting up kills. Mastering its usage, especially understanding the damage cooldown, will make a huge difference in your games.