Scythe of Vyse – Dota 2 Guide, Stats & Hero Matchups [Patch 7.38c]

Upgraded Item | Magical

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The most guarded relic among the cult of Vyse, it is the most coveted weapon among magi.

Imagine holding an extraordinary magical staff called the Scythe of Vyse. It's like having a wizard's wand that turns your enemies into harmless critters for a little while!

Base Combat Stats

+ 30 Intelligence

+ 8.5 Mana Regeneration

Recipe

Abilities

Active: Hex

Turns a target unit into a harmless critter for 2.8 seconds. The target has a base movement speed of 140 and will be silenced, muted, and disarmed.

Instantly destroys illusions.

Mana: 250

Cooldown: 20

Additional Insights

The target will have a base movement speed of %sheep_movement_speed%, but buffs granting maximum movement speed won't be disabled.
Instantly destroys illusions
But it's not just about turning foes into fluffballs, the Scythe of Vyse also prevents them from using any spells or abilities while they're in their cute animal form. It's like giving them a timeout from causing trouble!

Statistics

The statistics below shows the percentage of hero builds which contain Scythe of Vyse as a core, common or situational item for each role. These statistics are based on our hero guides.

Itemization Strategy

One of the best late game items in dota that is built by almost anyone from mid game to late game this item is truly a game changer as whoever can hold it can change the tides of the fight into their favor.

Heroes with Scythe of Vyse as Core Item

A core item to have a reliable disable in combination with Light Strike Array. Also provides some much needed mana regen to spam your spells.

A late game pick up that gives you instant lockdown against elusive enemy heroes to burst them down with all your spells. Also increases your damage through stats and provides mana regen to spam spells.

A late game pick up that gives you instant lockdown against elusive enemy heroes to follow up with your damage spells and items to burst them down. Also provides mana regen to spam spells.

A late game pick up that gives you instant lockdown against elusive enemy heroes to burst them down with Impetus hits. Also increases your damage through stats and provides mana regen to spam Impetus.

A core late game item to have an added form of lockdown on top of Shadow Walk. Also provides mana regen to spam Shuriken Toss.

Sheepstick provides Jakiro with crowd control, significantly enhancing his ability to disrupt enemies and control the battlefield.

A core item to have an instant long range disable against elusive enemy heroes to follow up with Cold Feet to chain stun and burst them down with your damage spells. Also gives you mana regen to spam Chilling Touch with Aghanims Scepter.

A core item that gives you instant lockdown against elusive enemy heroes to follow up with your damage and control spells. Also increases your Glaives of Wisdom damage through stats and provides mana regen to spam spells.

A core item that gives you instant lockdown against elusive enemy heroes to follow up with Fireblast to chain stun them with Multicast. Can Multicast to Hex multiple enemy heroes and creeps with a single cast.

A late game pick up to have another long range disable against elusive enemy heroes to follow up with Telekinesis to chain stun them.

A late game pick up that gives you instant lockdown against elusive enemy heroes to follow up with your damage to burst them down. Also provides mana regen to spam spells.

A core item that gives you instant lockdown against elusive enemy heroes to burst them down with spells and right clicks from your hero and Familiars. Also increases your damage through stats and provides mana regen to spam spells.

A core item to have an instant disable against elusive enemy heroes and hit them freely. Also boosts your mana regen and mana pool, effectively making you more tanky with Mana Shield.

A core item that gives you a long range instant disable against elusive enemy heroes in combination with Icarus Dive. Lets you follow up with the rest of your damage and control spells to get kills. Also provides mana pool for double Supernova with Refresher.

A late game pick up that gives you instant lockdown against elusive enemy heroes to follow up with your damage and control spells. Also increases your damage through stats and provides mana regen to spam spells.

A late game pick up to disable multiple heroes in combination with Soulbind.

A late game pick up to have an instant disable against elusive enemy heroes and follow up with your lockdown and damage spells to burst them down. Also provides mana regen to spam your spells.

A late game pick up to have an instant disable against elusive enemy heroes and follow up with Dead Shot and Pierce the Veil to burst them down quickly.

Heroes countered by Scythe of Vyse

Gives you an instant disable against Alchemist to burst him down in its duration before he pops Chemical Rage.

Gives you an instant disable against Anti Mage to burst him down in its duration before he can Blink away.

Gives you an instant disable against Arc Warden to burst him down in its duration before he can protect himself inside Magnetic Field.

Gives you an instant disable against Batrider to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or use Firefly to get away.

Gives you an instant disable against Bloodseeker to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or heal up with kills.

Gives you an instant disable against Bounty Hunter to burst him down in its duration before he becomes invisible using Shadow Walk to get away.

Gives you an instant disable against Brewmaster to burst him down in its duration before he can cast Primal Split.

Gives you an instant disable against Broodmother to burst her down in its duration before she can scurry away under her Webs.

Gives you an instant disable against Chaos Knight to burst him down in its duration before he can have an impact in fights with Phantasm.

Gives you an instant disable against Clinkz to burst him down in its duration before he becomes invisible using Skeleton Walk to get away.

Gives you an instant disable against Death Prophet to burst her down in its duration before she can regenerate or do damage with her spells.

Gives you an instant disable against Drow Ranger to burst her down in its duration before she can impact fights or push you away using Gust.

Gives you an instant disable against Earthshaker to burst him down in its duration before he can have an impact in fights with his spells.

Gives you an instant disable against Ember Spirit to burst him down in its duration before he can get away with Fire Remnants.

Gives you an instant disable against Enigma to burst him down in its duration before he can have an impact in fights with his spells.

Gives you an instant disable against Faceless Void to burst him down in its duration before he can get away with Time Walk.

Gives you an instant disable against Hoodwink to burst her down in its duration before she can get away with Scurry.

Gives you an instant disable against Invoker to burst him down in its duration before he impacts fights or gets away with Ghost Walk.

Gives you an instant disable against Io to burst him down in its duration before he regenerates himself or his Tethered ally.

Gives you an instant disable against Juggernaut to burst him down in its duration before he uses any spells or impacts fights.

Gives you an instant disable against Kez to burst him down in its duration before he impacts fights with his many spells or gets away using Grappling Claw.

Gives you an instant disable against Leshrac to burst him down in its duration before he impacts fights or regens up with Bloodstone.

Gives you an instant disable against Lifestealer to burst him down in its duration before he gets debuff immunity through Rage.

Gives you an instant disable against Lina to burst her down in its duration before she can have an impact in fights.

Gives you an instant disable against Lone Druid to burst him down in its duration before he can use True Form or Savage Roar to survive.

Gives you an instant disable against Luna to burst her down in its duration before she can have an impact in fights.

Gives you an instant disable against Magnus to burst him down in its duration before he can have an impact in fights with Reverse Polarity.

Gives you an instant disable against Marci to burst her down in its duration before she can lifesteal back up or have an impact in fights.

Gives you an instant disable against Medusa to burst her down in its duration before she can defend herself with Stone Gaze or regain mana with Mystic Snake.

Gives you an instant disable against Meepo to burst him down in its duration before he can get away with Poof or become invulnerable with Dig.

Gives you an instant disable against Mirana to burst her down in its duration before she can get away with Leap or become invisible using Moonlight Shadow.

Gives you an instant disable against Monkey King to burst him down in its duration before he can get away with Tree Dance or become tanky using Wukong's Command.

Gives you an instant disable against Morphling to burst him down in its duration before he uses Waveform or Attribute Shift (Strength Gain) to survive.

Gives you an instant disable against Muerta to burst her down in its duration before she uses Pierce the Veil or has an impact in fights.

Lets you kill one of Naga Siren's illusions as well as have an instant disable against her to burst her down in its duration before she uses Song of the Siren.

Gives you an instant disable against Nature's Prophet to burst him down in its duration before he uses Sprout and Teleportation to get away.

Gives you an instant disable against Night Stalker to burst him down in its duration before he uses Dark Ascension to get away or has an impact in fights.

Gives you an instant disable against Nyx Assassin to burst him down in its duration before he uses Vendetta to get away or protects himself with Spiked Carapace.

Gives you an instant disable against Omniknight to burst him down in its duration before he buffs his team or protects himself with his defensive toolkit.

Gives you an instant disable against Outworld Destroyer to burst him down in its duration before he impacts fights or saves himself with Astral Imprisonment.

Gives you an instant disable against Pangolier to burst him down in its duration before he uses Rolling Thunder or Swashbuckle to get away.

Gives you an instant disable against Phantom Assassin to burst her down in its duration before she impacts fights or gets away using Phantom Strike or Blur.

Lets you kill one of Phantom Lancers illusions as well as have an instant disable against him to burst him down in its duration before he uses Doppelganger to cause confusion and get away.

Gives you an instant disable against Primal Beast to burst him down in its duration before he can get away through Onslaught or turn the fight with Pulverize.

Gives you an instant disable against Puck to burst her down in its duration before she uses any mobility or control spells to buy time and get away.

Gives you an instant disable against Pugna to burst him down in its duration before he can save or heal himself with Decrepify and Life Drain.

Gives you an instant disable against Queen of Pain to burst her down in its duration before she can Blink away.

Gives you an instant disable against Razor to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or drain your damage with Static Link.

Gives you an instant disable against Riki to burst him down in its duration before he can get away with Blink Strike or Tricks of the Trade.

Gives you an instant disable against Sand King to burst him down in its duration before he can get away with Burrowstrike or becomes hard to kill inside Sand Storm.

Gives you an instant disable against Shadow Fiend to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or use the fear from Requiem of Souls to get away.

Gives you an instant disable against Silencer to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights with Global Silence.

Gives you an instant disable against Skywrath Mage to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights with his high damage and control spells.

A strong disable to hex Slardar in order to maximize burst damage on him before he is able to open Black King Bar, Sprint and Slithereen Crush.

Gives you an instant disable against Slark to burst him down in its duration before he can dispel it with Dark Pact or get away with Pounce or Shadow Dance.

Gives you an instant disable against Snapfire to burst her down in its duration before she can impact fights with Mortimer Kisses or get away with Firesnap Cookie.

Gives you an instant disable against Sniper to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or get away with Concussive Grenade.

Gives you an instant disable against Spectre to burst her down in its duration before she can impact fights or get away with Shadow Step.

Gives you an instant disable against Storm Spirit to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or get away with Ball Lightning.

Gives you an instant disable against Sven to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or stun you with Storm Hammer to get away.

Gives you an instant disable against Templar Assassin to burst her down in its duration before she can impact fights or become harder to kill with Refraction or Meld.

Lets you kill one of Terrorblade's illusions as well as gives you an instant disable against the hero to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or use Sunder to swap HP.

Gives you an instant disable against Timbersaw to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or get away using Timber Chain.

Gives you an instant disable against Tinker to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or use Defense Matrix to Blink away.

Gives you an instant disable against Tiny to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or stun you with his spell combo.

Gives you an instant disable against Troll Warlord to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or become invincible and lifesteal back up using Battle Trance.

Gives you an instant disable against Ursa to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or becomes hard to control and kill using Enrage.

Gives you an instant disable against Visage to burst him down in its duration before he recovers the Gravekeeper's Cloak layers or uses Stone Form once he has Aghanims Shard.

Gives you an instant disable against Void Spirit to burst him down in its duration before he uses Astral Step or Dissimilate to get away.

Gives you an instant disable against Weaver to burst him down in its duration before he uses Time Lapse or Shukuchi to escape.

Gives you an instant disable against Windranger to burst her down in its duration before she can impact fights or use Windrun to evade your damage and run away.

Gives you an instant disable against Winter Wyvern to burst her down in its duration before she can lock you down under Winter's Curse or heal up using Cold Embrace.

Gives you an instant disable against Zeus to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or get away using Heavenly Jump.

Trivia

One of the most powerful and coveted items in Dota 2, is named after the character 'Vyse' from the video game series 'Skies of Arcadia'. Vyse is the main protagonist, a young and adventurous air pirate known for his courage and determination.