Death Prophet
Krobelus was a Death Prophet--which is one way of saying she told fortunes for the wealthiest of those who wished to look beyond the veil. But after years of inquiring on behalf of others, she began to seek clues on her own fate. When death refused to yield its secrets, she tried to buy them with her life. But the ultimate price proved insufficient. Death disgorged her again and again, always holding back its deepest mysteries. Her jealousy grew. Others could die for eternity--why not she? Why must she alone be cast back on the shores of life with such tiresome regularity? Why was she not worthy of the one thing all other living creatures took for granted? Still, she would not be discouraged. Each time she returned from the grave, she brought a bit of death back with her. Wraiths followed her like fragments of her shattered soul; her blood grew thin and ectoplasmic; the feasting creatur…
Hero lore
Krobelus was a Death Prophet--which is one way of saying she told fortunes for the wealthiest of those who wished to look beyond the veil. But after years of inquiring on behalf of others, she began to seek clues on her own fate. When death refused to yield its secrets, she tried to buy them with her life. But the ultimate price proved insufficient. Death disgorged her again and again, always holding back its deepest mysteries. Her jealousy grew. Others could die for eternity--why not she? Why must she alone be cast back on the shores of life with such tiresome regularity? Why was she not worthy of the one thing all other living creatures took for granted? Still, she would not be discouraged. Each time she returned from the grave, she brought a bit of death back with her. Wraiths followed her like fragments of her shattered soul; her blood grew thin and ectoplasmic; the feasting creatur…
Stats and abilities checked against patch 7.41f. Talents and full details are in the official patch notes.
Death Prophet abilities
Sends a swarm of winged beasts to savage enemy units in front of Death Prophet.
Fires a projectile that prevents enemy units in a target area from casting spells.
Creates a spirit link between Death Prophet and an enemy unit, draining health from the enemy.
Unleashes evil spirits to drain the life of nearby enemy units and structures. Spirits need to return back to Death Prophet in order to attack again. At the end of the spell's duration, Death Prophet is healed in proportion to the damage dealt. Deals 50% dama…
Popular items by game phase
Most popular items in professional matches, from OpenDota data as of Jul 21, 2026, 9:50 PM UTC. Each phase is counted separately.
Starting
6 items- 1
Iron Branch287 selections · 46.8% - 2
Tango85 selections · 13.9% - 3
Faerie Fire72 selections · 11.7% - 4
Circlet52 selections · 8.5% - 5
Observer Ward51 selections · 8.3% - 6
Magic Stick16 selections · 2.6%
Early
6 items- 1
Boots of Speed100 selections · 24.8% - 2
Null Talisman52 selections · 12.9% - 3
Bottle51 selections · 12.6% - 4
Power Treads48 selections · 11.9% - 5
Chainmail27 selections · 6.7% - 6
Staff of Wizardry27 selections · 6.7%
Mid
6 items- 1Staff of Wizardry90 selections · 15%
- 2
Ogre Axe76 selections · 12.7% - 3
Vitality Booster36 selections · 6% - 4
Mithril Hammer31 selections · 5.2% - 5
Blade of Alacrity30 selections · 5% - 6
Eul's Scepter of Divinity29 selections · 4.8%
Late
6 items- 1
Black King Bar23 selections · 10.4% - 2
Shiva's Guard23 selections · 10.4% - 3
Blink Dagger18 selections · 8.1% - 4
Soul Booster16 selections · 7.2% - 5
Mystic Staff14 selections · 6.3% - 6
Kaya and Sange14 selections · 6.3%
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Death Prophet — frequently asked
What are Death Prophet's abilities in Dota 2?
Death Prophet's abilities are Crypt Swarm, Silence, Spirit Siphon, Exorcism. It is a Universal ranged hero played as Carry, Pusher, Nuker.
What is Death Prophet's primary attribute?
Death Prophet is a Universal hero, starting with 21 strength (+2.9/lvl), 17 agility (+2.3/lvl) and 24 intelligence (+3/lvl), and a base move speed of 290.