Dragon Knight
After years on the trail of a legendary Eldwurm, the Knight Davion found himself facing a disappointing foe: the dreaded Slyrak had grown ancient and frail, its wings tattered, its few remaining scales stricken with scale-rot, its fangs ground to nubs, and its fire-gouts no more threatening than a pack of wet matchsticks. Seeing no honor to be gained in dragon-murder, Knight Davion prepared to turn away and leave his old foe to die in peace. But a voice crept into his thoughts, and Slyrak gave a whispered plea that Davion might honor him with death in combat. Davion agreed, and found himself rewarded beyond expectation for his act of mercy: As he sank his blade in Slyrak's breast, the dragon pierced Davion's throat with a talon. As their blood mingled, Slyrak sent his power out along the Blood Route, sending all its strength and centuries of wisdom to the knight. The dragon's death seal…
Hero lore
After years on the trail of a legendary Eldwurm, the Knight Davion found himself facing a disappointing foe: the dreaded Slyrak had grown ancient and frail, its wings tattered, its few remaining scales stricken with scale-rot, its fangs ground to nubs, and its fire-gouts no more threatening than a pack of wet matchsticks. Seeing no honor to be gained in dragon-murder, Knight Davion prepared to turn away and leave his old foe to die in peace. But a voice crept into his thoughts, and Slyrak gave a whispered plea that Davion might honor him with death in combat. Davion agreed, and found himself rewarded beyond expectation for his act of mercy: As he sank his blade in Slyrak's breast, the dragon pierced Davion's throat with a talon. As their blood mingled, Slyrak sent his power out along the Blood Route, sending all its strength and centuries of wisdom to the knight. The dragon's death seal…
Stats and abilities checked against patch 7.41f. Talents and full details are in the official patch notes.
Dragon Knight abilities
Unleashes a breath of fire in front of Dragon Knight that burns enemies and reduces the damage their attacks deal.
Dragon Knight smites an enemy unit with his shield, stunning and damaging it and units close to it.
The life blood of the Dragon improves Dragon Knight's abilities and items to have increased AoE and causes his attacks to deal additional magic damage to enemy units.
Passive
Ignites an area, dealing damage over time that lingers on enemies in it. Has reduced cast range when melee.
The life blood of the Dragon improves Dragon Knight's health regeneration and armor. Regen and armor are increased by 50% during Elder Dragon Form.
Passive
Dragon Knight assumes the form of the Elder Dragon, increasing the range of his abilities, gaining bonus movement speed, and a ranged attack with various properties. The Dragon evolves per level. The bonuses are cumulative. Level 1 Green: Grants a corrosive d…
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 Branch142 selections · 26.1% - 2
Gauntlets of Strength96 selections · 17.6% - 3
Quelling Blade90 selections · 16.5% - 4
Tango86 selections · 15.8% - 5
Circlet64 selections · 11.8% - 6
Magic Stick38 selections · 7%
Early
6 items- 1
Boots of Speed101 selections · 23.2% - 2
Power Treads96 selections · 22.1% - 3
Bracer73 selections · 16.8% - 4
Morbid Mask28 selections · 6.4% - 5
Broadsword25 selections · 5.7% - 6
Helm of Iron Will21 selections · 4.8%
Mid
6 items- 1
Claymore68 selections · 10.2% - 2
Blink Dagger65 selections · 9.8% - 3
Mithril Hammer53 selections · 8% - 4
Mask of Madness48 selections · 7.2% - 5Broadsword43 selections · 6.5%
- 6
Crystalys43 selections · 6.5%
Late
6 items- 1
Demon Edge36 selections · 17.3% - 2
Daedalus27 selections · 13% - 3Crystalys21 selections · 10.1%
- 4
Black King Bar20 selections · 9.6% - 5
Hyperstone15 selections · 7.2% - 6
Reaver8 selections · 3.8%
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Dragon Knight — frequently asked
What are Dragon Knight's abilities in Dota 2?
Dragon Knight's abilities are Breathe Fire, Dragon Tail, Wyrm's Wrath, Fireball, Dragon Blood, Elder Dragon Form. It is a Strength melee hero played as Carry, Pusher, Durable.
What is Dragon Knight's primary attribute?
Dragon Knight is a Strength hero, starting with 21 strength (+3.2/lvl), 14 agility (+2/lvl) and 18 intelligence (+1.7/lvl), and a base move speed of 310.