DOTALEDGERPatch7.41e
Rubick
IntelligenceRangedSupportDisablerNuker

Rubick

Any mage can cast a spell or two, and a few may even study long enough to become a wizard, but only the most talented are allowed to be recognized as a Magus. Yet as with any sorcerer's circle, a sense of community has never guaranteed competitive courtesy. Already a renowned duelist and scholar of the grander world of sorcery, it had never occurred to Rubick that he might perhaps be Magus material until he was in the midst of his seventh assassination attempt. As he casually tossed the twelfth of a string of would-be killers from a high balcony, it dawned on him how utterly unimaginative the attempts on his life had become. Where once the interruption of a fingersnap or firehand might have put a cheerful spring in his step, it had all become so very predictable. He craved greater competition. Therefore, donning his combat mask, he did what any wizard seeking to ascend the ranks would d…

Hero lore

Any mage can cast a spell or two, and a few may even study long enough to become a wizard, but only the most talented are allowed to be recognized as a Magus. Yet as with any sorcerer's circle, a sense of community has never guaranteed competitive courtesy. Already a renowned duelist and scholar of the grander world of sorcery, it had never occurred to Rubick that he might perhaps be Magus material until he was in the midst of his seventh assassination attempt. As he casually tossed the twelfth of a string of would-be killers from a high balcony, it dawned on him how utterly unimaginative the attempts on his life had become. Where once the interruption of a fingersnap or firehand might have put a cheerful spring in his step, it had all become so very predictable. He craved greater competition. Therefore, donning his combat mask, he did what any wizard seeking to ascend the ranks would d…

STR21+2
AGI23+2.5
INT24+3.7
290
move speed
550
attack range
25–31
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.

Rubick abilities

Telekinesis icon
Telekinesis

Rubick uses his telekinetic powers to lift the enemy into the air briefly and then hurls them back at the ground. The unit lands on the ground with such force that it stuns nearby enemies.

CD22/19/16/13MP110
Unit Target
Fade Bolt icon
Fade BoltMagical

Rubick creates a powerful stream of arcane energy that travels between enemy units, dealing damage and reducing their attack and spell damage. Each jump deals less damage.

CD16/14/12/10MP110/125/140/155
Unit Target
Arcane Supremacy icon
Arcane Supremacy

Rubick's mastery of the arcane allows him to have a larger cast range and bonus spell amplification.

Passive
Spell Steal icon
Spell Steal

Rubick studies the trace magical essence of one enemy hero, learning the secrets of the last spell the hero cast. Rubick can use this spell as his own for several minutes or until he dies.

CD16/10/4MP25BKB ✓
Unit Target
Telekinesis Land icon
Telekinesis Land

Chooses the location the target will land when Telekinesis finishes.

Point Target, Hidden, Instant Cast, AOE
Curiosity icon
Curiosity

Rubick gains 1 stack of Curiosity per level that grants him 1 base damage, 0.3% Buff/Debuff Duration, and 2 AOE Bonus. If Rubick sees an enemy Hero cast an ability within 1200 distance of him, he gains 2 Curiosity for 20 seconds. If an enemy Hero dies while R…

Passive, Hidden
Telekinesis Land icon
Telekinesis Land

Chooses the location you will land when Telekinesis finishes.

Point Target, Hidden, AOE, Instant Cast

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 Branch154 selections · 22%
  2. 2TangoTango96 selections · 13.7%
  3. 3Blood GrenadeBlood Grenade92 selections · 13.2%
  4. 4Faerie FireFaerie Fire85 selections · 12.2%
  5. 5Observer and Sentry WardsObserver and Sentry Wards84 selections · 12%
  6. 6Sentry WardSentry Ward54 selections · 7.7%

Early

6 items
  1. 1Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed88 selections · 64.2%
  2. 2Urn of ShadowsUrn of Shadows20 selections · 14.6%
  3. 3Arcane BootsArcane Boots8 selections · 5.8%
  4. 4BottleBottle4 selections · 2.9%
  5. 5Null TalismanNull Talisman4 selections · 2.9%
  6. 6ChainmailChainmail2 selections · 1.5%

Mid

6 items
  1. 1Essence DistillerEssence Distiller48 selections · 19.2%
  2. 2Arcane BootsArcane Boots38 selections · 15.2%
  3. 3Blink DaggerBlink Dagger30 selections · 12%
  4. 4Staff of WizardryStaff of Wizardry26 selections · 10.4%
  5. 5Aghanim's ShardAghanim's Shard17 selections · 6.8%
  6. 6Aether LensAether Lens12 selections · 4.8%

Late

6 items
  1. 1Blink DaggerBlink Dagger41 selections · 26.5%
  2. 2Aghanim's ScepterAghanim's Scepter21 selections · 13.5%
  3. 3Eul's Scepter of DivinityEul's Scepter of Divinity13 selections · 8.4%
  4. 4Aether LensAether Lens13 selections · 8.4%
  5. 5Aeon DiskAeon Disk10 selections · 6.5%
  6. 6Force StaffForce Staff9 selections · 5.8%

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Rubick — frequently asked

What are Rubick's abilities in Dota 2?

Rubick's abilities are Telekinesis, Fade Bolt, Arcane Supremacy, Spell Steal, Telekinesis Land, Curiosity, Telekinesis Land. It is a Intelligence ranged hero played as Support, Disabler, Nuker.

What is Rubick's primary attribute?

Rubick is a Intelligence hero, starting with 21 strength (+2/lvl), 23 agility (+2.5/lvl) and 24 intelligence (+3.7/lvl), and a base move speed of 290.

What do the popular Rubick 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.