Phoenix
Alone across an untouched darkness gleamed the Keeper's first sun, a singular point of conscious light fated to spread warmth into the empty void. Through aeons beyond count, this blinding beacon set to coalescing its incalculable energy before bursting forth the cataclysmic flare of supernova. From this inferno raced new beacons, star progeny identical to its parent, who journeyed an unlit ocean and settled in constellatory array. In time, they too would be made to propagate through supernova flame. So would this dazzling cycle of birth and rebirth repeat until all skies hewn of Titan toil deigned to twinkle and shine. By this ageless crucible the star that mortals would come to call Phoenix collapsed into being, and like its ancestors was thrust into an endless cosmos to find a place among its stellar brethren. Yet curiosity toward that which the dimming elders comfort in the darkness…
Hero lore
Alone across an untouched darkness gleamed the Keeper's first sun, a singular point of conscious light fated to spread warmth into the empty void. Through aeons beyond count, this blinding beacon set to coalescing its incalculable energy before bursting forth the cataclysmic flare of supernova. From this inferno raced new beacons, star progeny identical to its parent, who journeyed an unlit ocean and settled in constellatory array. In time, they too would be made to propagate through supernova flame. So would this dazzling cycle of birth and rebirth repeat until all skies hewn of Titan toil deigned to twinkle and shine. By this ageless crucible the star that mortals would come to call Phoenix collapsed into being, and like its ancestors was thrust into an endless cosmos to find a place among its stellar brethren. Yet curiosity toward that which the dimming elders comfort in the darkness…
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.
Phoenix abilities
Phoenix dives forward in an arc with a fixed distance in the targeted direction, dealing damage over time and slowing the movement speed of any units it comes into contact with, and then orbiting back to its original position. If Phoenix casts Supernova, the…
Summons 4 fire spirits that circle around Phoenix. Each spirit can be launched independently at a targeted area of effect. Affected enemy units take damage over time and have their attack speed greatly reduced.
Phoenix expels a beam of light at the cost of its own health. The beam damages enemies and heals allies for a base amount plus a percentage of their health. The percentage increases as the beam continues to fire.
Toggles slow forward movement during Sun Ray firing.
No Target, Instant Cast
Phoenix deals 4% of its missing health as magic damage to all enemies in a 400 radius every second.
Passive, Hidden
The Phoenix willingly ends its current life for the chance to be reborn. Transforms into a burning sun that scorches enemies in a huge area. The sun can be destroyed by attacks from enemy Heroes. After 6 seconds the sun explodes, stunning all nearby enemies w…
Each fire spirit can be launched independently at a targeted area of effect. Affected enemy units take damage over time and have their attack speed greatly reduced.
Point Target, AOE, HiddenPopular items by game phase
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.
Starting
6 items- 1
Iron Branch151 selections · 20% - 2
Tango101 selections · 13.4% - 3
Faerie Fire96 selections · 12.7% - 4
Blood Grenade91 selections · 12.1% - 5
Observer and Sentry Wards86 selections · 11.4% - 6
Smoke of Deceit66 selections · 8.8%
Early
6 items- 1
Boots of Speed92 selections · 52.3% - 2
Tranquil Boots56 selections · 31.8% - 3
Bracer12 selections · 6.8% - 4
Urn of Shadows12 selections · 6.8% - 5
Diadem3 selections · 1.7% - 6
Chainmail1 selections · 0.6%
Mid
6 items- 1
Aghanim's Shard35 selections · 15.6% - 2
Staff of Wizardry25 selections · 11.1% - 3
Pavise24 selections · 10.7% - 4
Solar Crest23 selections · 10.2% - 5
Platemail18 selections · 8% - 6
Spirit Vessel18 selections · 8%
Late
6 items- 1
Refresher Orb18 selections · 13.3% - 2
Mystic Staff16 selections · 11.9% - 3
Aeon Disk15 selections · 11.1% - 4
Shiva's Guard13 selections · 9.6% - 5
Scythe of Vyse12 selections · 8.9% - 6
Pipe of Insight8 selections · 5.9%
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Phoenix — frequently asked
What are Phoenix's abilities in Dota 2?
Phoenix's abilities are Icarus Dive, Fire Spirits, Sun Ray, Toggle Movement, Dying Light, Supernova, Launch Fire Spirit. It is a Strength ranged hero played as Support, Nuker, Initiator.
What is Phoenix's primary attribute?
Phoenix is a Strength hero, starting with 23 strength (+3.3/lvl), 12 agility (+1.5/lvl) and 16 intelligence (+1.8/lvl), and a base move speed of 280.
What do the popular Phoenix 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.