Rapier

Divine Rapier gives massive damage but drops on death — and an enemy can pick it up. Buying one bets the game: either a win or a gift to the enemy.

Heroes and items

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Origin

• The item has been around since DotA, and "the Rapier dropped and the game flipped" stories repeat every season, in pubs and at the pro level.

Example

• "Desperation: sold everything for a Rapier. A minute later their carry has it."

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