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…
Stats and abilities checked against patch 7.41f. Talents and full details are in the official patch notes.
Rubick abilities
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.
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.
Rubick's mastery of the arcane allows him to have a larger cast range and bonus spell amplification.
Passive
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.
Chooses the location the target will land when Telekinesis finishes.
Point Target, Hidden, Instant Cast, AOE
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
Chooses the location you will land when Telekinesis finishes.
Point Target, Hidden, AOE, Instant CastPopular 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 Branch154 selections · 22% - 2
Tango96 selections · 13.7% - 3
Blood Grenade92 selections · 13.2% - 4
Faerie Fire85 selections · 12.2% - 5
Observer and Sentry Wards84 selections · 12% - 6
Sentry Ward54 selections · 7.7%
Early
6 items- 1
Boots of Speed88 selections · 64.2% - 2
Urn of Shadows20 selections · 14.6% - 3
Arcane Boots8 selections · 5.8% - 4
Bottle4 selections · 2.9% - 5
Null Talisman4 selections · 2.9% - 6
Chainmail2 selections · 1.5%
Mid
6 items- 1
Essence Distiller48 selections · 19.2% - 2Arcane Boots38 selections · 15.2%
- 3
Blink Dagger30 selections · 12% - 4
Staff of Wizardry26 selections · 10.4% - 5
Aghanim's Shard17 selections · 6.8% - 6
Aether Lens12 selections · 4.8%
Late
6 items- 1Blink Dagger41 selections · 26.5%
- 2
Aghanim's Scepter21 selections · 13.5% - 3
Eul's Scepter of Divinity13 selections · 8.4% - 4Aether Lens13 selections · 8.4%
- 5
Aeon Disk10 selections · 6.5% - 6
Force 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 an Intelligence ranged hero played as Support, Disabler, Nuker.
What is Rubick's primary attribute?
Rubick is an Intelligence hero, starting with 21 strength (+2/lvl), 23 agility (+2.2/lvl) and 24 intelligence (+3.7/lvl), and a base move speed of 290.