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Dragon Knight

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Dragon Knight
21 + 3.2
14 + 2
18 + 1.7
Grants the following bonuses per level:
+70.4HP and +0.32HP regeneration
+3.2 Main Attack Damage
+0.33 armor and 2 attack speed
+20.4MP and +0.085MP regeneration
+0.1% base magic resistance
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2.33
Armor
(663.36 EHP)
26.8%
Magic Resist
(795.08 EHP)
Instant
Projectile Speed
Melee Melee units have their projectile speed set to 900, if they should ever need it.
100 (114)
(1.6 BAT)
Base Attack Time Attacks per Second is defined as
ΣAS / BAT / 100
0.5 + 0.5
Turn Rate This unit takes 0.175s to turn 180°.
This ability component has a different effect during daytime. 1800 / This ability component has a different effect during nighttime. 800
Default
Gib Type
2011-11-03
Released
2004-03-01
Competitive Span
2011-11-10 — Present
Version Control
This article has not been updated to the last version the hero was changed in yet (version 7.41d). Please help by updating it.
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This page is about the hero Davion, the Dragon Knight. For other uses, see Davion (disambiguation).
Transforms into a formidable ranged dragon.
As Sir Davion slew Slyrak in arranged combat, the Eldwurm's blood mingled with his own, sealing their essences together. He was no longer a dragon-slayer, but a Dragon Knight. The infusion of Dragon Blood caused his wounds to heal with inhuman speed, and granted him great new powers. While nowhere as grand as Slyrak, he found himself with the ability to Breathe Fire and launch Fireballs, immolating packs of foes at once. But when Davion took on his Elder Dragon Form, he became the formidable Eldwurm itself, and upon his awestruck enemies he rained projectiles of acid, fire, and ice.
Dragon Blood
Dragon Blood
Breathe Fire
Dragon Tail
Wyrm's Wrath
Fireball
Fireball
Elder Dragon Form
Elder Dragon Form
Roles:Carry Carry Pusher Pusher Durable Durable Disabler Disabler Initiator Initiator Nuker Nuker
AdjectivesFiery, Red, Nose
Legs ( 2 )

Bio

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The Dragon Slyrak sleeps within this armor, and the knight within the Dragon waits. Beware you do not wake them both.
▶️  Davion, the Dragon Knight
Aliases:
DK, Davion
After years on the trail of a legendary Eldwurm, the Knight Davion found himself facing a disappointing foe: the dreaded Slyrak had grown ancient and frail, its wings tattered, its few remaining scales stricken with scale-rot, its fangs ground to nubs, and its fire-gouts no more threatening than a pack of wet matchsticks.

Seeing no honor to be gained in dragon-murder, Knight Davion prepared to turn away and leave his old foe to die in peace. But a voice crept into his thoughts, and Slyrak gave a whispered plea that Davion might honor him with death in combat. Davion agreed, and found himself rewarded beyond expectation for his act of mercy: As he sank his blade in Slyrak's breast, the dragon pierced Davion's throat with a talon. As their blood mingled, Slyrak sent his power out along the Blood Route, sending all its strength and centuries of wisdom to the knight. The dragon's death sealed their bond and Dragon Knight was born. The ancient power slumbers in the Dragon Knight Davion, waking when he calls it. Or perhaps it is the Dragon that calls the Knight…
Voice:

Upgrades

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Aghanim's

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Upgradable by Aghanim's Scepter.
Aghanim's Scepter Upgrade:
Elder Dragon Form
LEVEL 2 SPLASH ATTACK Attacks damage all enemy units within the radius, with Corrosive Breath added to the targets.
Upgradable by Aghanim's Shard.
Aghanim's Shard Upgrade:
Fireball
Grants the Fireball ability.

Dealing damage over time within the radius.

Has reduced cast range in human form.

Talents

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x1.5 Wyrm's Wrath Ability Bonus Factor25+12 Dragon Blood Health Regen/Armor
+220 Breathe Fire Damage20+150 Elder Dragon Form Attack Range
+300 Health15+0.4s Dragon Tail Stun
-2s Breathe Fire Cooldown10+15 Attack Damage
▃ ▃ ▃ ▃ ▃ ▃ ▃
+2 All / / Attributes

Dragon Blood

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Dragon Blood
Partially usable or conditionally bestowed by Illusions. Fully disabled by Break.
Passive
Affects
Self
The life blood of the Dragon improves health regeneration and strengthens armor per level.
Health Regen Bonus: 2 (With level 25 Right Talent.With level 25 Right Talent. 14)
Armor Bonus: 2 (With level 25 Right Talent.With level 25 Right Talent. 14)
Hero Innate Ability
Innate Properties
The higher Davion's level, the higher the bonus health regeneration and bonus armor.
Health Regen Bonus Increase: +This ability component scales with Hero Levels. 0.5
Armor Bonus Increase: +This ability component scales with Hero Levels. 0.5
The Eldwurm-blood infused knight in dragon form has nigh impenetrable armor and health regeneration.
Health Regen Bonus Factor: 1.5
Armor Bonus Factor: 1.5

Dragon Blood Calculations

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  • Grants the following bonus health regeneration per level:
L Hero Level 1 Hero Level 6 Hero Level 12 Hero Level 18 Hero Level 24 Hero Level 30
+ Bonus Armor 2.5 5 8 11 14 17
(With level 25 Right Talent.With level 25 Right Talent. 29)
This ability's value is affected by Elder Dragon Form. n/a 7.5 12 16.5 21 25.5
(With level 25 Right Talent.With level 25 Right Talent. 43.5)
  • Grants the following bonus armor per level:
L Hero Level 1 Hero Level 6 Hero Level 12 Hero Level 18 Hero Level 24 Hero Level 30
+ Bonus Armor 0.5 5 8 11 14 17
(With level 25 Right Talent.With level 25 Right Talent. 29)
This ability's value is affected by Elder Dragon Form. n/a 7.5 12 16.5 21 25.5
(With level 25 Right Talent.With level 25 Right Talent. 43.5)

Hero Model

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Hero Model
Passive / Channeling
Affects
Self
Davion's hero model has the following hidden Innate. innate abilities.

He may only perform or utilize the ability's functions upon a successful channeling, excluding passive innate abilities.
Details
Hidden Innate Abilities
Watch Tower
Warp
Warp
Lantern of Sight
Damage Block (Melee)
Tap on the Innate. innate abilities for more details.

Abilities

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Breathe Fire

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Q
F
Breathe Fire
Does not pierce Debuff Immunity sources. Pierces Spell Block sources. This ability ignores Spell Reflection sources.
Point / Unit
Affects
Enemy Units
Magical
Damages and applies an attack damage reduction debuff on all affected enemy units.
Cast Animation: 0.2 + 0.67
Cast RangeAffected by Cast Range increasing sources. 1000
First Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 150
Travel Distance: Affected by Cast Range increasing sources. 750
End Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 250
Damage: 80/160/240/320 (With level 20 Left Talent.With level 20 Left Talent. 300/380/460/540)
Attack Damage Reduction: 20%/24%/28%/32%
Debuff Duration: 11
Hero Innate Ability
Innate Properties
Has a different cast backswing in Dragon Form.
Cast Animation: 0.2 + 0.53
14/13/12/11 (With level 10 Left Talent.With level 10 Left Talent. 12/11/10/9)
Mana Cost
90/95/100/105
Knight Davion's breath has become that of the mighty Eldwurm Slyrak, remembered for burning numerous other knights to a crisp.

Dragon Tail

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W
T
Dragon Tail
Unit / Area
Affects
Enemy Units
Magical
Smites an enemy unit in melee range with his shield, stunning it while dealing minor damage.
Cast RangeAffected by Cast Range increasing sources. 150
Effect Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 50
Projectile Speed: This ability component happens instantaneously. 0
Damage: 60/90/120/150
Stun Duration: 1.8/2/2.2/2.4 (With level 15 Right Talent.With level 15 Right Talent. 2.2/2.4/2.6/2.8)
Hero Innate Ability
Innate Properties
Has an extended cast range while in Elder Dragon Form.
Cast RangeAffected by Cast Range increasing sources. 450
Projectile Speed: 1600
16/14/12/10
Mana Cost
70/80/90/100
Davion's combination of dragon talents and knightly skills makes him a vicious opponent in melee combat.

Wyrm's Wrath

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E
D
Wyrm's Wrath
This ability is not bestowed by Illusions. Fully disabled by Break.
Passive
Affects
Self
Imbues Davion's attacks with magical attack damage bonus.
Magical Attack Damage Bonus: 10/20/30/40 (With level 25 Left Talent.With level 25 Left Talent. 15/30/45/60)
Grants additional bonus area-of-effect to Davion's abilities.
Area-of-Effect Bonus: 25/50/75/100 (With level 25 Left Talent.With level 25 Left Talent. 37.5/75/112.5/150)
Slyrak's blood still courses through Davion's veins, giving him twice the vitality of an ordinary knight.
Details

Fireball

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D
B
Fireball
Area / Aura
Affects
Enemy Units
Spell / Magical
Dealing damage over time within the radius.

Has reduced cast range in human form.
Cast Animation: 0.2 + 0.53
Cast RangeAffected by Cast Range increasing sources. 600
Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 275
Damage per Second: 85
Duration: 6
Aura Linger Duration: 2
Hero Innate Ability
Innate Properties
Has an extended cast range while in Elder Dragon Form.
Cast Animation: 0.2 + 0.6
Cast RangeAffected by Cast Range increasing sources. 1400
20
Mana Cost
80
Most Dragon Knights name no greater horror than the scourge of dragon's fire.

Elder Dragon Form

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Affects
Self
Spell / Physical
Dragon Knight assumes the form of the Elder Dragon, increasing the range of his abilities, gaining bonus movement speed, and a ranged attack with various properties. The Dragon evolves per level. The bonuses are cumulative.
Max Ability LVL: 3 (Upgradable by Aghanim's Scepter. 4)
Transformation Time: This ability component happens instantaneously. 0
Attack Range Bonus: Affected by Attack Range increasing sources. 350 (With level 20 Right Talent.With level 20 Right Talent. 500)
Ability Range Bonus: Affected by Cast Range increasing sources. 350
Attack Projectile Speed: 900
Move Speed Bonus: 25/30/35/40
Duration: 60
LEVEL 1
CORROSIVE BREATH

Attacks deal poison damage per second over the duration. Fully affect buildings.
Damage per Second: 25/25/25/35
LEVEL 2
SPLASH ATTACK

Attacks damage all enemy units within the radius, with Corrosive Breath added to the targets.
Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 0/375/375/450
Splash Attack Damage: 0%/75%/75%/100%
LEVEL 3
FROST BREATH

Slows movement speed and attack speed by of enemy units within the Splash Attack radius, with Corrosive Breath added to the targets.
Move Speed Slow: 0%/0%/30%/45%
Attack Speed Slow: 0/0/50/65
Debuff Duration: 0/0/3/3
Aghanim's Scepter Upgrade
Aghanim's Scepter Upgrade
Increases the current level of Dragon Form by one. Adds a Level 4 Black Dragon that has free pathing, bonus magic resistance, and increased other bonuses.
Magic Resist Bonus: 20%
100
Mana Cost
50
The dormant dragon power springs forth from within Davion, combining the powers of a legendary knight with a legendary Eldwurm.

Recent Matches

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Main Article: Dragon Knight/Matches
DateTierTournamentPicksScorevs. PicksPatch
June 9, 2026 - 18:55 CESTQualifierTI2026 EU OQ1TI2026 EU OQ1
Ringmaster
Dawnbreaker
Windranger
Lifestealer
Dragon Knight
0 : 1
Lone Druid
Treant Protector
Hoodwink
Puck
Bristleback
7.41d
May 30, 2026 - 13:55 CESTTier 1BLAST SLAM VII - Last Chance QualifierBLAST SLAM VII - Last Chance QualifierBLAST SLAM VII - Last Chance Qualifier
Phoenix
Storm Spirit
Beastmaster
Hoodwink
Dragon Knight
0 : 1
Clockwerk
Queen of Pain
Lion
Alchemist
Dawnbreaker
7.41
May 28, 2026 - 12:10 CESTTier 1BLAST SLAM VII - May 28-ABLAST SLAM VII - May 28-ABLAST SLAM VII - May 28-A
Hoodwink
Ember Spirit
Underlord
Rubick
Dragon Knight
0 : 1
Tiny
Puck
Lion
Dawnbreaker
Warlock
7.41
May 25, 2026 - 22:05 MSKTier 4LOST S2 Div 1 - Group Stage - Week 1LOST S2 Div 1 - Group Stage - Week 1
Rubick
Undying
Night Stalker
Drow Ranger
Dragon Knight
0 : 1
Phoenix
Snapfire
Dawnbreaker
Windranger
Void Spirit
7.41c
May 22, 2026 - 17:55 MSKShowmatchBB Streamers Battle 13 - PlayoffsBB Streamers Battle 13 - Playoffs
Dragon Knight
Lion
Drow Ranger
Skywrath Mage
Phoenix
1 : 0
Sand King
Storm Spirit
Weaver
Pugna
Witch Doctor

Recent Changes

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Main Articles: Changelogs, Old Abilities and Hero Lore
Description
7.41d
(2026-06-04)
7.41
(2026-03-24)
7.40
(2025-12-15)

Dota Plus Progress

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Main Article: Hero Challenges

Relics track a hero's actions and statistics, and display in-game notifications when a milestone is reached. They are only available to Dota Plus subscribers.

Dragon Knight's Relics Voice Lines

Elder Dragon Form Splash Damage Kills

Damage With Active Armlet

Damage During Invisibility

Stuns Leading To Kills

Kills During Black King Bar

Channels Cancelled

Triple Kills

Mega Kill Streaks

Towers Destroyed

Kill Assists

Kills

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Platinum

Master

Grandmaster
  • ▶️ Never make a deal with a dragon, unless you're prepared to keep your end of it.

Equipment

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Trivia

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  • In The Lab, a VR game by Valve, there are some Bendie soldiers who wield Dragon Knight's sword in the minigame Longshot, along with other Dota 2 weapons like Axe's war axe, Huskar's spear and Stout Shield.
  • One of Davion's voice line during his Elder Dragon Form ▶️Fly-by-night” may be a reference to the unnamed dragon in the Old English poem "Beowulf", who waited for night to attack a settlement, hence he was known as an "old night-ravager". Said dragon was an inspiration for another dragon named "Smaug" from "The Hobbit" series by J.R.R. Tolkien. Like Beowulf's dragon, Smaug attacked Laketown at night.
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