Dust of Appearance – Dota 2 Guide, Stats & Hero Matchups [Patch 7.38c]

The amazing Dust of Appearance in Dota 2. Imagine discovering a sparkling powder, a magical substance that doesn't just shimmer but reveals hidden enemies and brings clarity to the battlefield!
Recipe

Abilities
Use: Reveal
For 12 seconds, creates an area that reveals and slows invisible heroes by 20% in a 1050 radius where the caster was standing. Invisible units revealed by dust take 25 damage.
The debuff effect on enemies lingers for 8s after leaving the area of effect.
Additional Insights
- Places a debuff on enemy units in the area that reveals them when they are invisible.
- Interrupts Channeling
- But here's the fascinating part, Dust of Appearance isn't just about revealing; it's about teamwork and control. It aids in exposing sneaky heroes or units using invisibility, allowing your team to thwart ambushes and secure victories in battles.
Statistics
The statistics below shows the percentage of hero builds which contain Dust of Appearance as a core, common or situational item for each role. These statistics are based on our hero guides.
Itemization Strategy
It's an item for all at any stage of the game tho handled more frequently by supports it's also no stranger to cores that seeks to kill.