Phoenix

Strength•Ranged•Support, Nuker, Initiator, Escape, Disabler

Skill Build

A level 1-25 plan based on this hero's current ability list. Adjust talents and extra spells for the match.

Levels 1-25

1
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 1Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
2
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 2Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100
3
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 3Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130
4
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 4Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
5
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 5Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
6
Supernova
R
Supernova
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 while restoring Phoenix to full health and mana with refreshed abilities. DISPEL TYPE: Strong Dispel
Recommended: level 6Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 120sMana: 150 / 200 / 250
7
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 7Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
8
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 8Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100
9
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 9Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100
10Talent
+25% Icarus Dive Slow
11
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 11Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100
12
Supernova
R
Supernova
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 while restoring Phoenix to full health and mana with refreshed abilities. DISPEL TYPE: Strong Dispel
Recommended: level 12Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 120sMana: 150 / 200 / 250
13
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 13Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130
14
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 14Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130
15Talent
+20 Fire Spirits Damage Per Second
16
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 16Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130
17
Supernova
R
Supernova
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 while restoring Phoenix to full health and mana with refreshed abilities. DISPEL TYPE: Strong Dispel
Recommended: level 17Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 120sMana: 150 / 200 / 250
18Stats
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20Talent
+1.5% Max Health Sun Ray Damage
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25Talent
+2 Supernova Hit Count

1
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 1Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
2
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 2Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100
3
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 3Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130
4
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 4Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
5
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 5Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
6
Supernova
R
Supernova
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 while restoring Phoenix to full health and mana with refreshed abilities. DISPEL TYPE: Strong Dispel
Recommended: level 6Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 120sMana: 150 / 200 / 250
7
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 7Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
8
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 8Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100
9
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 9Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100
10Talent
+25% Icarus Dive Slow
11
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 11Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100
12
Supernova
R
Supernova
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 while restoring Phoenix to full health and mana with refreshed abilities. DISPEL TYPE: Strong Dispel
Recommended: level 12Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 120sMana: 150 / 200 / 250
13
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 13Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130

14
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 14Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130
15Talent
+20 Fire Spirits Damage Per Second
16
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 16Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130
17
Supernova
R
Supernova
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 while restoring Phoenix to full health and mana with refreshed abilities. DISPEL TYPE: Strong Dispel
Recommended: level 17Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 120sMana: 150 / 200 / 250
18Stats
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20Talent
+1.5% Max Health Sun Ray Damage
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25Talent
+2 Supernova Hit Count

1
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 1Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
2
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 2Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100
3
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 3Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130
4
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 4Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
5
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 5Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
6
Supernova
R
Supernova
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 while restoring Phoenix to full health and mana with refreshed abilities. DISPEL TYPE: Strong Dispel
Recommended: level 6Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 120sMana: 150 / 200 / 250
7
Icarus Dive
Q
Icarus Dive
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 dive ends.
Recommended: level 7Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 40 / 35 / 30 / 25s
8
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 8Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100
9
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 9Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100

10Talent
+25% Icarus Dive Slow
11
Fire Spirits
W
Fire Spirits
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.
Recommended: level 11Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 50 / 40 / 30 / 20sMana: 100
12
Supernova
R
Supernova
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 while restoring Phoenix to full health and mana with refreshed abilities. DISPEL TYPE: Strong Dispel
Recommended: level 12Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 120sMana: 150 / 200 / 250
13
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 13Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130
14
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 14Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130
15Talent
+20 Fire Spirits Damage Per Second
16
Sun Ray
E
Sun Ray
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.
Recommended: level 16Hotkey: EMax level: 4Cooldown: 30sMana: 100 / 110 / 120 / 130
17
Supernova
R
Supernova
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 while restoring Phoenix to full health and mana with refreshed abilities. DISPEL TYPE: Strong Dispel
Recommended: level 17Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 120sMana: 150 / 200 / 250
18Stats
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19Stats
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20Talent
+1.5% Max Health Sun Ray Damage
21Stats
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25Talent
+2 Supernova Hit Count

Talent tree

+1000 Icarus Dive Cast Range

Lv25Pick one

+2 Supernova Hit Count

+0.6s Supernova Stun Duration

Lv20Pick one

+1.5% Max Health Sun Ray Damage

+25 Health Regen

Lv15Pick one

+20 Fire Spirits Damage Per Second

+1% Dying Light Missing Health as Damage

Lv10Pick one

+25% Icarus Dive Slow

Item Builds

Based on real match data from OpenDota. Sorted by popularity.

Starting Items

8 items

Iron Branch

55g

Targets the ground to plant a happy little tree that lasts for 20 seconds.

Tango

90g

Consumes a target tree to gain 7 health regeneration for 16 seconds. Consuming an Ironwood Tree doubles the heal duration. Comes with 3 charges. Can be used on an allied hero to give them one Tango. Tree Range: 165

Faerie Fire

65g

Instantly restores 85 health.

Blood Grenade

50g

Throw a grenade at the target area. Enemies in the area will take 50 damage on impact, and be slowed by -15% and take 15 damage every 1s for 5 seconds. Radius 300.

Sentry Ward

50g

Plants a Sentry Ward, an invisible watcher that grants True Sight, the ability to see invisible enemy units and wards, to any existing allied vision within a 1050 radius. Lasts 7 minutes. Does not grant ground vision. Hold Control to give one Sentry Ward to an allied hero.

Magic Stick

200g

Instantly restores 15 health and mana per charge stored. Max 10 charges. Gains a charge whenever a visible enemy within 1200 range uses an ability.

Observer and Sentry Wards

50g

Plant the currently active ward. Double-Click to switch the currently active ward.

Smoke of Deceit

50g

Turns the caster and all allied player-controlled units in a 1200 radius invisible, and grants 15% bonus movement speed for 45 seconds. While the caster is still disguised, any allies that come within 300 range of them will also get the buff applied to them. Each smoke can only be applied once to allies. Attacking or moving within 1025 range of an enemy hero or tower, will break the invisibility. Disguise grants invisibility that is immune to True Sight. Smoke of Deceit is usable from the backpack and has no cooldown when swapped into the main inventory.

Early Game

3 items

Tranquil Boots

900g

Whenever you attack a hero or are attacked by any unit, the bonus 14 HP regen is lost and the movement speed bonus is reduced to 40 for 13 seconds.

Urn of Shadows

825g

Provides 30 health regeneration when cast on allies, and deals 25 damage per second when cast on enemies. Lasts 8 seconds. Gains charges every time an enemy hero dies within 1500 units.

Bracer

505g

Mid Game

8 items

Spirit Vessel

2,725g

When used against enemies, it reduces health by 4% of current health per second, and reduces Health Restoration by 70%. Deals 25 damage per second. When used on allies, it provides 40 health regeneration per second. Lasts 8 seconds. Gains charges every time an enemy hero dies within 1500 units or the user dies.

Shiva's Guard

4,500g

Emits a freezing wave that deals 260 magical damage to enemies and slows their movement by -40% for 4 seconds. Radius: 825

Eul's Scepter of Divinity

2,600g

Sweeps a target unit up into a cyclone, making them invulnerable for 2.5 seconds. Cyclone can only be cast on enemy units or yourself. Enemy units take 50 magical damage upon landing. Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Pavise

1,350g

When cast on an ally, grants them a physical damage barrier that absorbs 250 damage. Duration: 7s.

Solar Crest

2,575g

When cast on an ally, grants them 5 armor, 60 attack speed, 15% movement speed and a 350 physical damage barrier. Does not grant bonus armor, movement or attack speed if used on self. Duration: 7

Essence Distiller

1,775g

Provides 40 health regeneration when cast on allies. Can be ground targeted to lie dormant for up to 15s and attach to the first enemy that comes within 400 radius. When on enemies, deals 25 damage per second and provides True Sight over them and shares their vision with the wearer's team. Lasts 8 seconds. Gains charges every time an enemy hero dies within 1500 units.

Perseverance

1,400g

Force Staff

2,200g

Pushes any target unit 600 units in the direction it is facing.

Late Game

8 items

Shiva's Guard

4,500g

Emits a freezing wave that deals 260 magical damage to enemies and slows their movement by -40% for 4 seconds. Radius: 825

Scythe of Vyse

5,200g

Turns a target unit into a harmless critter for 2.8 seconds. The target has a base movement speed of 140 and will be silenced, muted, and disarmed. Instantly destroys illusions.

Refresher Orb

5,000g

Resets the cooldowns of all your abilities. Shares a cooldown with Refresher Shard. This item's cooldown only progresses in your hero's main inventory.

Lotus Orb

3,850g

Applies a shield to the target unit for 5 seconds which re-casts most targeted spells back to their caster. The shielded unit will still take damage from the spell. Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Pipe of Insight

3,725g

Gives a magic damage barrier that absorbs 425 damage to all nearby allies. Lasts 8 seconds. Radius: 1200

Aghanim's Scepter

4,200g

Upgrades the ultimate, and some abilities, of all heroes.

Linken's Sphere

4,800g

Blocks most targeted spells once every 14 seconds.

Heart of Tarrasque

5,100g

Your health regeneration is increased by 1.5% of your missing health.