DOTALEDGERPatch7.41e
Night Stalker
StrengthMeleeCarryInitiatorDurableDisabler

Night Stalker

Of the Night Stalker, there is no history, only stories. There are ancient tales woven into the lore of every race and every culture, of an impossible time before sunlight and daytime, when night reigned alone and the world was covered with the creatures of darkness--creatures like Balanar the Night Stalker. It is said that on the dawn of the First Day, all the night creatures perished. All, that is, save one. Evil's embodiment, Night Stalker delights in his malevolence. He created the primal role of the Night Terror, the Boogeyman, and as long as there have been younglings, his is the specter summoned to terrify them. This is a role he relishes; nor are these empty theatrics. He does indeed stalk the unwary, the defenseless, those who have strayed beyond the lighted paths or denied the warnings of their communities. Night Stalker serves as living proof that every child's worst nightmar…

Hero lore

Of the Night Stalker, there is no history, only stories. There are ancient tales woven into the lore of every race and every culture, of an impossible time before sunlight and daytime, when night reigned alone and the world was covered with the creatures of darkness--creatures like Balanar the Night Stalker. It is said that on the dawn of the First Day, all the night creatures perished. All, that is, save one. Evil's embodiment, Night Stalker delights in his malevolence. He created the primal role of the Night Terror, the Boogeyman, and as long as there have been younglings, his is the specter summoned to terrify them. This is a role he relishes; nor are these empty theatrics. He does indeed stalk the unwary, the defenseless, those who have strayed beyond the lighted paths or denied the warnings of their communities. Night Stalker serves as living proof that every child's worst nightmar…

STR23+3
AGI18+2.2
INT15+1.6
295
move speed
150
attack range
40–44
base damage
800 / 1800
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.

Night Stalker abilities

Void icon
VoidMagical

Creates a damaging void that slows an enemy unit and deals damage. At night, Void also mini-stuns, interrupting channeling abilities, and its effects lasts longer.

CD11/10/9/8MP90/95/100/105
Unit Target
Crippling Fear icon
Crippling FearMagical

Night Stalker horrifies all nearby enemies, causing them to become silenced and take damage over time while near him. The effect lasts longer at night.

CD30/25/20/15MP50
No Target, Instant Cast
Hunter in the Night icon
Hunter in the Night

Night Stalker is in his element at night, attacking and moving with great swiftness.

Passive, Hidden
Dark Ascension icon
Dark AscensionPhysical

Night Stalker smothers the sun and summons instant darkness, so that he might use his powers at their fullest. Night Stalker gains flight and bonus damage during this time. Has unobstructed vision.

CD140/135/130MP125/175/225
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 Branch190 selections · 33.6%
  2. 2Gauntlets of StrengthGauntlets of Strength156 selections · 27.6%
  3. 3TangoTango65 selections · 11.5%
  4. 4CircletCirclet61 selections · 10.8%
  5. 5Quelling BladeQuelling Blade35 selections · 6.2%
  6. 6Magic StickMagic Stick30 selections · 5.3%

Early

6 items
  1. 1BracerBracer127 selections · 26.1%
  2. 2Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed100 selections · 20.6%
  3. 3ChainmailChainmail90 selections · 18.5%
  4. 4Phase BootsPhase Boots85 selections · 17.5%
  5. 5Ogre AxeOgre Axe24 selections · 4.9%
  6. 6Void StoneVoid Stone13 selections · 2.7%

Mid

6 items
  1. 1Ogre AxeOgre Axe89 selections · 17.7%
  2. 2Blink DaggerBlink Dagger86 selections · 17.1%
  3. 3Mithril HammerMithril Hammer56 selections · 11.1%
  4. 4Echo SabreEcho Sabre49 selections · 9.7%
  5. 5BroadswordBroadsword43 selections · 8.5%
  6. 6Black King BarBlack King Bar34 selections · 6.7%

Late

6 items
  1. 1Black King BarBlack King Bar40 selections · 17.2%
  2. 2Sacred RelicSacred Relic31 selections · 13.4%
  3. 3NullifierNullifier30 selections · 12.9%
  4. 4HyperstoneHyperstone16 selections · 6.9%
  5. 5HarpoonHarpoon14 selections · 6%
  6. 6Assault CuirassAssault Cuirass13 selections · 5.6%

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Night Stalker — frequently asked

What are Night Stalker's abilities in Dota 2?

Night Stalker's abilities are Void, Crippling Fear, Hunter in the Night, Dark Ascension. It is a Strength melee hero played as Carry, Initiator, Durable.

What is Night Stalker's primary attribute?

Night Stalker is a Strength hero, starting with 23 strength (+3/lvl), 18 agility (+2.2/lvl) and 15 intelligence (+1.6/lvl), and a base move speed of 295.

What do the popular Night Stalker 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.