Rein listed six starting item builds for supports in Dota 2
Professional player Vladislav “Rein” Kosygin shared the current best starting item builds for supports in the current Dota 2 meta on his personal Telegram channel, and also explained the situations in which each one should be chosen.
About the first starting item build
The most OP build right now is for right-click supports (Bane, Wyvern, Phoenix, V.D., Silencer, Jaggernaut, Mirana). Three Tangos is always risky; with the Bounty, buy one Salva and a Mango—that should be enough for the entire laning phase, and maybe even another pack of Tangos. Don’t take Clarity during the laning phase; Mango > Clarity.
About the second option
A 6-Tango build—you can use this in any game against any ranged hero. Use the Bounty to buy Mango; if the lane is tough (Ax, Necro, Underlord, Doom, Summoners), ideally buy a Salva as well.
About the third purchase
Build for casters: Lich / CM / Disenchanter / sometimes works
on Bane. After Bounty, get Salva, then save up for a Stick / Boots.
About the fourth option
Build against caster teams. I usually go for this if the enemies have low-cooldown spells on two heroes, for example: Mars + Belka, Tide + Rubik, Bristle + Kotl—you’ll figure out who to target based on experience. Don’t take this against spell-less support heroes (Pudge, Bara, etc.); you shouldn’t take it against Lich, Pudge, or Doom 3 either—stats are better. Back at base, buy Bounty Salvo + Mango
About the fifth starting purchase
A build with a Fairy and 1 Sentry + Stick, if your lane is stronger and you don’t need to ban Big. This is an option worth considering only after you’ve fully explored all other builds.
About the sixth option
For the most resourceful players who buy a Circlet into Urn / Bracer / Null, try it at your own risk (the screenshot shows 1 Sentry and 3 Tangos)
Former Enjoy support Vladislav “Rein” Kosygin commented on his team’s elimination from the Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026 qualifiers in his personal Telegram channel: “I’m a low-skill player, and I don’t want to admit it to myself.”
