DOTALEDGERPatch7.41e
Wraith King
StrengthMeleeCarrySupportDurableDisabler

Wraith King

For untold years, King Ostarion built a kingdom from the remains of his enemies. It was an obsessive's errand, done to pass the long eternities of a monarchy that seemed fated never to end. He believed that as long as he built up the towers of his palace, he could not die. But eventually he learned that he had been deluded... that bone itself could perish. Deeply mistrustful of flesh, he sought a more permanent way of extending his reign, and at last settled on pursuit of wraith energy, a form of pure spirit given off by certain dark souls at death. Should he infuse himself with Wraith Essence, he thought he might create a body as luminous and eternal as his ego. On the millennial solstice known as Wraith-Night, he submitted to a rite of transformation, compelling his subjects to harvest enough souls to fuel his ambition for immortality. No one knows how many of his champions died, for…

Hero lore

For untold years, King Ostarion built a kingdom from the remains of his enemies. It was an obsessive's errand, done to pass the long eternities of a monarchy that seemed fated never to end. He believed that as long as he built up the towers of his palace, he could not die. But eventually he learned that he had been deluded... that bone itself could perish. Deeply mistrustful of flesh, he sought a more permanent way of extending his reign, and at last settled on pursuit of wraith energy, a form of pure spirit given off by certain dark souls at death. Should he infuse himself with Wraith Essence, he thought he might create a body as luminous and eternal as his ego. On the millennial solstice known as Wraith-Night, he submitted to a rite of transformation, compelling his subjects to harvest enough souls to fuel his ambition for immortality. No one knows how many of his champions died, for…

STR22+2.8
AGI16+1.7
INT16+1.6
310
move speed
150
attack range
38–40
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.

Wraith King abilities

Wraithfire Blast icon
Wraithfire BlastMagical

Wraith King sears an enemy unit with spectral fire, dealing damage and stunning, then dealing damage over time and slowing the target.

CD14/12/10/8MP95/110/125/140
Unit Target
Bone Guard icon
Bone GuardPhysical

Gains a Charge for every 2 creeps killed and 2 charges per hero killed. Activate to spend all charges, summoning skeletons that respawn once when killed. Skeletons benefit from Vampiric Spirit's lifesteal.

CD42MP70/80/90/100BKB ✓
No Target
Mortal Strike icon
Mortal Strike

Wraith King passively deals bonus damage on an attack with a cooldown.

CD6/5.5/5/4.5BKB ✓
Passive
Vampiric Spirit icon
Vampiric Spirit

Grants Wraith King Lifesteal. When slain Wraith King turns into a free pathing Wraith with Bonus Attack and Movement Speed for a short duration, delaying his death. Wraith King cannot reincarnate after being a Wraith.

Passive
Reincarnation icon
Reincarnation

Wraith King's form regroups after death, allowing him to resurrect when killed in battle. Upon death, enemy units in a 600 radius are slowed. Skeletons spawn and attack each nearby enemy hero. Can be self-cast to kill Wraith King instantly.

CD180/150/120MP220/110/0
Unit 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 Branch145 selections · 27.8%
  2. 2Quelling BladeQuelling Blade93 selections · 17.8%
  3. 3TangoTango84 selections · 16.1%
  4. 4Gauntlets of StrengthGauntlets of Strength70 selections · 13.4%
  5. 5Magic StickMagic Stick68 selections · 13%
  6. 6CircletCirclet40 selections · 7.7%

Early

6 items
  1. 1Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed98 selections · 25.8%
  2. 2ChainmailChainmail79 selections · 20.8%
  3. 3Phase BootsPhase Boots76 selections · 20%
  4. 4BracerBracer67 selections · 17.6%
  5. 5Helm of Iron WillHelm of Iron Will27 selections · 7.1%
  6. 6Power TreadsPower Treads12 selections · 3.2%

Mid

6 items
  1. 1Talisman of EvasionTalisman of Evasion63 selections · 10.4%
  2. 2Sacred RelicSacred Relic62 selections · 10.3%
  3. 3RadianceRadiance62 selections · 10.3%
  4. 4Blink DaggerBlink Dagger57 selections · 9.5%
  5. 5Mithril HammerMithril Hammer57 selections · 9.5%
  6. 6Armlet of MordiggianArmlet of Mordiggian42 selections · 7%

Late

6 items
  1. 1Blink DaggerBlink Dagger13 selections · 9.6%
  2. 2Black King BarBlack King Bar13 selections · 9.6%
  3. 3HyperstoneHyperstone12 selections · 8.8%
  4. 4Assault CuirassAssault Cuirass11 selections · 8.1%
  5. 5Demon EdgeDemon Edge8 selections · 5.9%
  6. 6BloodthornBloodthorn8 selections · 5.9%

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Wraith King — frequently asked

What are Wraith King's abilities in Dota 2?

Wraith King's abilities are Wraithfire Blast, Bone Guard, Mortal Strike, Vampiric Spirit, Reincarnation. It is a Strength melee hero played as Carry, Support, Durable.

What is Wraith King's primary attribute?

Wraith King is a Strength hero, starting with 22 strength (+2.8/lvl), 16 agility (+1.7/lvl) and 16 intelligence (+1.6/lvl), and a base move speed of 310.

What do the popular Wraith King 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.