DOTALEDGERPatch7.41e
Death Prophet
UniversalRangedCarryPusherNukerDisabler

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…

STR21+2.9
AGI17+2.3
INT24+3
290
move speed
600
attack range
22–32
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.

Death Prophet abilities

Crypt Swarm icon
Crypt SwarmMagical

Sends a swarm of winged beasts to savage enemy units in front of Death Prophet.

CD9/8/7/6MP80/90/100/110
Unit Target, Point Target
Silence icon
Silence

Fires a projectile that prevents enemy units in a target area from casting spells.

CD15/14/13/12MP80/90/100/110
AOE, Point Target
Spirit Siphon icon
Spirit SiphonMagical

Creates a spirit link between Death Prophet and an enemy unit, draining health from the enemy.

MP80
Unit Target
Exorcism icon
ExorcismPhysical

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…

CD150MP200/300/400BKB ✓
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 Branch287 selections · 46.8%
  2. 2TangoTango85 selections · 13.9%
  3. 3Faerie FireFaerie Fire72 selections · 11.7%
  4. 4CircletCirclet52 selections · 8.5%
  5. 5Observer WardObserver Ward51 selections · 8.3%
  6. 6Magic StickMagic Stick16 selections · 2.6%

Early

6 items
  1. 1Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed100 selections · 24.8%
  2. 2Null TalismanNull Talisman52 selections · 12.9%
  3. 3BottleBottle51 selections · 12.6%
  4. 4Power TreadsPower Treads48 selections · 11.9%
  5. 5ChainmailChainmail27 selections · 6.7%
  6. 6Staff of WizardryStaff of Wizardry27 selections · 6.7%

Mid

6 items
  1. 1Staff of WizardryStaff of Wizardry90 selections · 15%
  2. 2Ogre AxeOgre Axe76 selections · 12.7%
  3. 3Vitality BoosterVitality Booster36 selections · 6%
  4. 4Mithril HammerMithril Hammer31 selections · 5.2%
  5. 5Blade of AlacrityBlade of Alacrity30 selections · 5%
  6. 6Eul's Scepter of DivinityEul's Scepter of Divinity29 selections · 4.8%

Late

6 items
  1. 1Black King BarBlack King Bar23 selections · 10.4%
  2. 2Shiva's GuardShiva's Guard23 selections · 10.4%
  3. 3Blink DaggerBlink Dagger18 selections · 8.1%
  4. 4Soul BoosterSoul Booster16 selections · 7.2%
  5. 5Mystic StaffMystic Staff14 selections · 6.3%
  6. 6Kaya and SangeKaya 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.

What do the popular Death Prophet 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.