Riki

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It has no changes in the current game version — 7.38b.

Riki
18 + 2
30 + 2.4
14 + 1.3
Grants the following bonuses per level:
+44HP and +0.2HP regeneration
+0.4 armor and 2.4 attack speed
+2.4 Main Attack Damage
+15.6MP and +0.065MP regeneration
+0.1% base magic resistance
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5
Armor
(670.8 EHP)
26.4%
Magic Resist
(701.09 EHP)
Instant
Projectile Speed
Melee Melee units have their projectile speed set to 900, if they should ever need it.
90 (120)
(1.7 BAT)
Base Attack Time Attacks per Second is defined as
ΣAS / BAT / 100
0.3 + 0.3
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
2011-10-13
Released
2004-02-03
(v0.60)
Competitive Span
2011-10-13 — 2015-12-16
2016-04-25 — Present
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Remains permanently invisible until the moment to strike.
Leaving his past life behind, Riki escaped the royal grounds using his own Cloak-and-Dagger methods. Stealthy and fond of killing from behind, Riki throws down a dense Smoke Screen, blinding and choking foes as he takes them by surprise with Blink Strike. Intruders who enter his turf is greeted with twin daggers, flashes of steel that slash simultaneously at every turned back while the master himself remains unseen. How this feat is accomplished remains a mystery, for the Stealth Assassin is not one to divulge his Tricks of the Trade.
Smoke Screen
Smoke Screen
Blink Strike
Tricks of the Trade
Tricks of the Trade
Cloak and Dagger
Roles:Carry Carry Escape Escape Disabler Disabler
AdjectivesBearded, Blue, Horns, Nose
Legs ( 2 )

Facets[edit]

Contract Killer
Backstab
Backstab grants Riki flat bonus experience for hero kills and assists.

Additionally grants Riki flat bonus experience from The CourierThe Courier Courier kills and from killing certain ward-type units.
Exterminator
Tricks of the Trade
Tricks of the Trade is more effective on creeps, applies a greater flat bonus attack damage per current Agility agility .

Each non-hero unit kill while channelling reduces the ability cooldown.

Upgrades[edit]

Aghanim's[edit]

Upgradable by Aghanim's Scepter.
Aghanim's Scepter Upgrade:
Tricks of the Trade
Enables Riki to hide within a pocket dimension while moving along with the targeted ally.

Increases cast range, max attack targets and number of instant attacks for its duration.
Upgradable by Aghanim's Shard.
Aghanim's Shard Upgrade:
Smoke Screen
Causes enemy units to be untargetable by their allies, while reducing armor of enemies caught in the Smoke Screen.

Talents[edit]

Tricks of the Trade Applies Dispellable by any Dispel sources. Basic Dispel25-1s Cloak and Dagger Fade Delay
-4s Blink Strike Restore Time20+0.3 Backstab Agility Agility Factor
-3s Smoke Screen Cooldown15+50 Tricks of the Trade Agility Agility
+8% Cloak and Dagger Move Speed10+50 Smoke Screen Radius
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+2 All / / Attributes

Bio[edit]

There are none so stabbed as those who will not see.
▶️  Riki, the Stealth Assassin
Aliases:
SA, Stealth Assassin
Riki was born middle child to the great dynasty of Tahlin. With an older brother groomed for the throne, and a younger brother coddled and kept, Riki, the small middle son, seemed born for the art of invisibility. It was an art he cultivated, and one which ultimately saved his life on the night that his people were betrayed and his family slaughtered. Of all the royal line, he alone escaped—small and agile, unassuming, using smoke as cover. He cut his way out of the royal grounds, using the advantage of surprise, quietly slitting the throats of one enemy warrior after another. Now free of his royal responsibilities, Riki uses his talents in service to a new trade: Stealth Assassin. He silences his enemies, sharpening his skills, hoping to one day take revenge on those who killed his family and robbed him of his birthright.

Innate. Innate[edit]

Backstab[edit]

Backstab
This ability is not bestowed by Illusions. Partially or conditionally disabled by Break.
Passive
Affects
Self
Physical
Every time Riki strikes his enemy from behind, he deals an Agility agility-based bonus damage.
Back Angle: 105°
Hero Attack Damage Bonus per Agi: 0.55/0.9/1.25/1.6 (With level 20 Right Talent.With level 20 Right Talent. 0.85/1.2/1.55/1.9)
Backstab is more effective on creeps.
Creep Damage Factor: 2
The Stealth Assassin is not afraid to fight dirty, and specializes in attacking his opponents from behind.

Hero Model[edit]

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

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

Abilities[edit]

Smoke Screen[edit]

Q
C
Smoke Screen
Affects
Enemy Units / Self
Throws down a smoke bomb and silencing enemy units.
Cast RangeAffected by Cast Range increasing sources. 550
Effect Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 425 (With level 10 Right Talent.With level 10 Right Talent. 475)
Silence Duration: 6
Aura Linger Duration: 0
Grants Riki evasion within the smoke bomb radius.
Evasion: 30%/45%/60%/75%
Buff Duration: 6
Aura Linger Duration: 0
Smoke Screen has an instant cast time while channeling Tricks of the Trade.
Aghanim's Shard Upgrade
Aghanim's Shard Upgrade
Causes enemy units to be untargetable by their allies, while reducing armor of enemies caught in the Smoke Screen.
Armor Reduction: (Upgradable by Aghanim's Shard. 5)
17/15/13/11 (With level 15 Left Talent.With level 15 Left Talent. 14/12/10/8)
Mana Cost
65/70/75/80
Since his escape during the night of his betrayal, Riki has valued the use of a simple smoke screen to confuse his opponents.

Blink Strike[edit]

Tricks of the Trade[edit]

E
T
Tricks of the Trade
Area / Channeled / Unit
Affects
Self / Enemy Units
Instant Attack / Physical
Phases out of the world while striking random enemy units from behind in an area around him.
Cast RangeAffected by Cast Range increasing sources. 400 (Upgradable by Aghanim's Scepter. 700)
Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 450
Max Attack Targets: 1 (Upgradable by Aghanim's Scepter. 2)
Max Channel Time: 2
Max Instant Attacks: 4 (Upgradable by Aghanim's Scepter. 5)
Self Agi Bonus: 55/70/85/100 (With level 15 Right Talent.With level 15 Right Talent. 105/120/135/150)
Instant Attack Factor: 0.4
Applies an ensured Backstab bonus attack damage, regardless of the enemy's facing angle, as Riki besets the enemies from out of the world.
Aghanim's Scepter Upgrade
Aghanim's Scepter Upgrade
Enables Riki to hide within a pocket dimension while moving along with the targeted ally.

Increases cast range, max attack targets and number of instant attacks for its duration.
18/16/14/12
Mana Cost
45/55/65/75
The Stealth Assassin is not afraid to fight dirty, and specializes in attacking his opponents from behind.

Cloak and Dagger[edit]

R
E
Cloak and Dagger
Passive
Affects
Self
Riki fades into the shadows, becoming invisible. When Riki attacks, he becomes visible again.
Fade Delay: 4/3/2 (With level 25 Right Talent.With level 25 Right Talent. 3/2/1)
Move Speed Bonus: (With level 10 Left Talent.With level 10 Left Talent. 8%)
Riki comes for you.

Recent Matches[edit]

Main Article: Riki/Matches
DateTierTournamentPicksScorevs. Picks
Mar 15, 2025 - 10:00 EETTier 1PGL Wallachia Season 3PGL Wallachia S3Muerta Jakiro Riki Centaur Warrunner Sven
Team SpiritTeam Spirit
1 : 0
Xtreme GamingXtreme Gaming
Dazzle Mars Ancient Apparition Tiny Bounty Hunter
Mar 08, 2025 - 23:30 SASTTier 4Saudi eLeagues 2025: Online Major 1SEL: Major 1Ember Spirit Shadow Demon Shadow Shaman Dawnbreaker Riki
ZNTRXZNTRX
1 : 0
R8 EsportsR8 Esports
Pangolier Abaddon Jakiro Sven Phoenix
Mar 06, 2025 - 21:30 SASTTier 4Saudi eLeagues 2025: Online Major 1SEL: Major 1Shadow Demon Tidehunter Pangolier Silencer Riki
AlQadsiah EsportsAlQadsiah Esports
0 : 1
ZNTRXZNTRX
Abaddon Mars Muerta Gyrocopter Queen of Pain
Mar 01, 2025 - 13:00 CETTier 3CCT Series 7CCT Series 7Slardar Jakiro Riki Slark Sniper
RABOTYAGIRABOTYAGI
0 : 1
QuantumQuantum
Nature's Prophet Winter Wyvern Tidehunter Earthshaker Naga Siren
Feb 28, 2025 - 13:00 CETTier 3CCT Series 7CCT Series 7Dark Seer Warlock Slardar Riki Clinkz
One MoveOne Move
0 : 1
Apple City GangApple City Gang
Tiny Leshrac Clockwerk Night Stalker Elder Titan

Recent Changes[edit]

Main Articles: Changelogs, Old Abilities and Hero Lore
Description
7.38
(2025-02-19)
7.37d
(2024-10-01)
7.37c
(2024-08-28)
  • Increased Backstab hero damage per Agility agility from 0.4/0.8/1.2/1.6 to 0.55/0.9/1.25/1.6.

Dota Plus Progress[edit]

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.

Riki's Relics Voice Lines

Three Hero Smoke Screens

Blink Strike Leading To Kills

Backstab Kills

Tricks of the Trade 3x Successive Hits

Heroes Killed Inside Smoke Screen

Gem of True Sight Carriers Killed

Enemy Hero Mana Burned

Courier Kills

Spells Disjointed

Bashed Enemies

Triple Kills

Mega Kill Streaks

Kill Assists

Kills

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Platinum

Master

Grandmaster

Equipment[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • ▶️ "Good assassins never die… they just fade away.", is a reference to a quote by General Douglas MacArthur, "Old soldiers never die; they just fade away."
  • ▶️ "There are none so stabbed as those who will not see." is a reference to a proverb: "There are none so blind as those who will not see."
  • ▶️ "I speak softly, but carry a sharp knife." is a reference to the West African Proverb "Speak softly and carry a big stick.", popularized by U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt.
  • Riki's model is based on the Satyr, a goat-like humanoid creature from greek mythology.

Gallery[edit]