DOTALEDGERPatch7.41e
Chen
IntelligenceRangedSupportPusher

Chen

Born in the godless Hazhadal Barrens, Chen came of age among the outlaw tribes who eked out an existence in the shimmering heat of the desert. Using an ancient form of animal enthrallment, Chen's people husbanded the hardy desert locuthi, a stunted species of burrowing dragon that melted desert sands into tubes of glass where twice-a-year rains collected. Always on the edge of starvation and thirst, fighting amongst their neighbors and each other, Chen's clan made the mistake, one fateful day, of ambushing the wrong caravan. In the vicious battle that followed, Chen's clan was outmatched. The armored Knights of the Fold made short work of the enthralled locuthi, who attacked and died in waves. With their dragons dead, the tribesmen followed. Chen struggled, and slashed, and clawed, and perished--or would have. Defeated, on his knees, he faced his execution with humility, offering his ne…

Hero lore

Born in the godless Hazhadal Barrens, Chen came of age among the outlaw tribes who eked out an existence in the shimmering heat of the desert. Using an ancient form of animal enthrallment, Chen's people husbanded the hardy desert locuthi, a stunted species of burrowing dragon that melted desert sands into tubes of glass where twice-a-year rains collected. Always on the edge of starvation and thirst, fighting amongst their neighbors and each other, Chen's clan made the mistake, one fateful day, of ambushing the wrong caravan. In the vicious battle that followed, Chen's clan was outmatched. The armored Knights of the Fold made short work of the enthralled locuthi, who attacked and died in waves. With their dragons dead, the tribesmen followed. Chen struggled, and slashed, and clawed, and perished--or would have. Defeated, on his knees, he faced his execution with humility, offering his ne…

STR23+2
AGI15+2.1
INT19+3.2
305
move speed
650
attack range
29–39
base damage
1800 / 800
day / night vision

Compact stat and ability fields shown here were checked against patch 7.41e where this model represents the changed field. Talents and full mechanics remain in the official notes.

Chen abilities

Penitence icon
PenitencePure

Damages enemy unit, forces it to move slower and lets allies attack it more quickly.

CD20/17/14/11MP80/90/100/110
Unit Target
Holy Persuasion icon
Holy Persuasion

Chen takes control of an enemy or neutral creep and receives a percentage of its bounty. Its maximum health is set to 400. Converted creeps will have increased movement speed and bonus damage. Chen may globally target his own creep if it has not taken damage…

CD15MP110/130/150/170BKB ✓
Unit Target
Divine Favor icon
Divine Favor

Passively provides an aura that grants increased health regeneration. Can be cast on allies to provide them with bonus armor and increasing the healing and health regeneration they receive. If cast on Chen, all units controlled by Chen receive the buff.

CD20/18/16/14MP75BKB ✓
Unit Target
Hand of God icon
Hand of God

Heals all allied heroes on the map as well as all units under Chen's control. A large heal is applied at first and a slow heal over time is applied for 10 seconds afterwards.

CD150/130/110MP200/300/400BKB ✓
No Target

OpenDota professional-match aggregate as of Jul 21, 2026, 9:50 PM UTC. Popularity rows are independent phase totals, not a coherent build, sequence, or win-rate advice.

The professional-match item popularity snapshot is delayed; the latest saved aggregate is shown.

Starting

6 items
  1. 1Iron BranchIron Branch154 selections · 23%
  2. 2TangoTango96 selections · 14.3%
  3. 3Blood GrenadeBlood Grenade93 selections · 13.9%
  4. 4Sentry WardSentry Ward70 selections · 10.5%
  5. 5Smoke of DeceitSmoke of Deceit64 selections · 9.6%
  6. 6Observer and Sentry WardsObserver and Sentry Wards62 selections · 9.3%

Early

4 items
  1. 1Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed81 selections · 72.3%
  2. 2Arcane BootsArcane Boots24 selections · 21.4%
  3. 3Drum of EnduranceDrum of Endurance4 selections · 3.6%
  4. 4ChainmailChainmail3 selections · 2.7%

Mid

6 items
  1. 1Arcane BootsArcane Boots70 selections · 23.8%
  2. 2MekansmMekansm66 selections · 22.4%
  3. 3Drum of EnduranceDrum of Endurance49 selections · 16.7%
  4. 4Guardian GreavesGuardian Greaves34 selections · 11.6%
  5. 5PavisePavise19 selections · 6.5%
  6. 6Vladmir's OfferingVladmir's Offering13 selections · 4.4%

Late

6 items
  1. 1Pipe of InsightPipe of Insight21 selections · 13.7%
  2. 2Aghanim's ScepterAghanim's Scepter21 selections · 13.7%
  3. 3Guardian GreavesGuardian Greaves20 selections · 13.1%
  4. 4Vladmir's OfferingVladmir's Offering16 selections · 10.5%
  5. 5Solar CrestSolar Crest14 selections · 9.2%
  6. 6Glimmer CapeGlimmer Cape9 selections · 5.9%

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Chen — frequently asked

What are Chen's abilities in Dota 2?

Chen's abilities are Penitence, Holy Persuasion, Divine Favor, Hand of God. It is a Intelligence ranged hero played as Support, Pusher.

What is Chen's primary attribute?

Chen is a Intelligence hero, starting with 23 strength (+2/lvl), 15 agility (+2.1/lvl) and 19 intelligence (+3.2/lvl), and a base move speed of 305.

What do the popular Chen item phases mean?

The saved OpenDota aggregate is dated 2026-07-22. The phase lists summarize professional-match item popularity; they are not one coherent build, a recommended sequence, or win-rate advice.