Dragon Knight
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Dragon Knight
| Grants the following bonuses per level: | |
| +79.2HP and +0.36HP regeneration +3.6 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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Instant Projectile Speed
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100 (114)
(1.6 BAT) | ||
0.5 + 0.5
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0.6
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Default
Gib Type | ||
2011-11-03
Released | ||
2004-03-01
(2.60) | ||
Competitive Span
2011-11-10 — Present | ||
Version Control This article is mostly accurate for 7.40, the last version this hero was changed in. New interactions that emerged in following patches may have not yet been accounted for. |
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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. | |
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| 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. | |
| Roles: | |
| Adjectives | Fiery, Red, Nose Legs ( 2 ) |
+25/50/75/100 Spells/Items Effect Radius
When in Dragon Form, Dragon Tail applies to all enemies around the primary target.
Breathe Fire damage type changed to Physical.
Dragon Tail damage type changed to Physical.
Fireball damage type changed to Physical.
Upgrades
[edit]Aghanim's
[edit]Grants the Fireball ability.
Ignites an area, dealing damage over time that lingers on enemies in it.
Has reduced cast range in human form.
Ignites an area, dealing damage over time that lingers on enemies in it.
Has reduced cast range in human form.
Talents
[edit]| x1.5 | 25 | +12 Dragon Blood Health Regen/Armor |
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| +60% Breathe Fire Damage/Cast Range | 20 | +150 Elder Dragon Form Attack Range |
| +300 Health | 15 | +0.4s Dragon Tail Stun |
| -2s Breathe Fire Cooldown | 10 | +15 Attack Damage |
| ▃ ▃ ▃ ▃ ▃ ▃ ▃ +2 All | ||
Bio
[edit]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
Lore:
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…
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…
Dragon Blood
[edit]Passive
Affects
Self
Health Regen Bonus per Level: 0.5
Armor Bonus per Level: 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
This ability levels up with Dragon Knight.
Hero Model
[edit]Details
Tap on the
innate abilities for more details.
Abilities
[edit]Breathe Fire
[edit]Unleashes a breath of fire in front of Dragon Knight that burns enemies and reduces the damage their attacks deal.
Cast Animation: 0.2 + 0.67
Attack Damage Reduction: 30%
Debuff Duration: 11
Has a different cast backswing in Dragon Form.
Cast Animation: 0.2 + 0.53
Knight Davion's breath has become that of the mighty Eldwurm Slyrak, remembered for burning numerous other knights to a crisp.
Dragon Tail
[edit]Cast Animation: 0 + 0.5
Cast Range:
150
Has an extended cast range while in Elder Dragon Form.
Cast Animation: 0 + 0.6
Cast Range:
450
Davion's combination of dragon talents and knightly skills makes him a vicious opponent in melee combat.
Wyrm's Wrath
[edit]Passive
Affects
Self
The lifeblood of the Eldwurm passively improves Davion's attacks.
Requires leveling up the ability for the corresponding facet to work.
Requires leveling up the ability for the corresponding facet to work.
While in Elder Dragon Form, these attack modifiers are more potent.
Slyrak's blood still courses through Davion's veins, giving him twice the vitality of an ordinary knight.
Fireball
[edit]Ignites an area, dealing damage over time that lingers on enemies in it.
Has reduced cast range in human form.
Has reduced cast range in human form.
Cast Animation: 0.2 + 0.53
Cast Range:
600
Has an extended cast range huring the ancient Fireball while Davion calls forth the Elder Dragon Form.
Cast Animation: 0.2 + 0.6
Cast Range:
1400
Most Dragon Knights name no greater horror than the scourge of dragon's fire.
Elder Dragon Form
[edit]Takes the form of the Eldwurm. Grants splash attack, bonus movement speed, bonus attack range, and certain other ability bonuses.
Cast Animation: 0 + 0.5
Attack Damage Bonus: 20/50/80/110
Attack Projectile Speed: 900
Move Speed Bonus: 20
Duration: 60
All of Wyrm's Wrath effects are increased during Elder Dragon Form, except debuff durations.
Aghanim's Scepter Upgrade
Grants unobstructed movement.
Increases the current level of Elder Dragon Form, including by adding a 4th level.
Grants unobstructed movement.
Increases the current level of Elder Dragon Form, including by adding a 4th level.
The dormant dragon power springs forth from within Davion, combining the powers of a legendary knight with a legendary Eldwurm.
Recent Matches
[edit]Main Article: Dragon Knight/Matches
| Date | Tier | Tournament | Picks | Score | vs. Picks | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 - 21:10 UTC | Qualifier | SA OQ2 DreamLeague S28 | 0 : 1 | ||||||
| January 8, 2026 - 21:05 UTC | Qualifier | SA OQ2 DreamLeague S28 | 0 : 1 | ||||||
| January 8, 2026 - 16:10 EET | Qualifier | EEU OQ2 DreamLeague S28 | 0 : 1 | ||||||
| January 7, 2026 - 23:30 UTC | Qualifier | SA OQ2 DreamLeague S28 | 0 : 1 | ||||||
| January 7, 2026 - 22:35 UTC | Qualifier | SA OQ2 DreamLeague S28 | 1 : 0 |
Recent Changes
[edit]Description
- Reduced base
agility from 16 to 14. - Reduced Elder Dragon Form attack damage bonus from 20/60/100/140 to 20/50/80/110.

Talents:
- LVL 10 +30% Breathe Fire attack damage reduction ➜ -2s Breathe Fire cooldown.
- LVL 20 +80% Breathe Fire damage/cast range in Elder Dragon Form ➜ +60% Breathe Fire damage/cast range.
- Elder Dragon Form

Frost Dragon
- Now follows the health restoration mechanic.
- Applies a 14%/21%/28%/35% health restoration reduction.
- Reduced Elder Dragon Form movement speed bonus from 20/25/30/35 to 20 on each level.
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.
| Dragon Knight's Relics | Voice Lines | |
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Bronze |
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Silver |
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Gold |
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Platinum |
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Master |
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Grandmaster |
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Equipment
[edit]Trivia
[edit]- 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.
- Warcraft 3 similarities:
- In DotA, Dragon Knight uses the model of the Swordman Captain, a campaign-only variant of the Footmen.
- In his dragon form, he uses the model of the Green Dragon, Red Dragon, and Blue Dragon respectively.
- Dragon Knight's Frost Breath in his dragon form is identical to the Frost Breath of the Blue Dragons.
- Breathe Fire is identical to the Pandaren Brewmaster's Breath of Fire.
- Dragon Knight has a 1/7 chance to spawn in with the name "Trogdor", referencing a character from the web series Homestar Runner.
- During Elder Dragon Form, his name also changes to "Arc Honist".
Gallery
[edit]- Alpha textures from 2011 as seen in the trailer
"Are We Heroes Yet?", featuring new shield design - New textures to avoid similarities between Dragon Knight and Silencer
- Dragon Knight concept art for Dragon's Blood
- Bone Harvest sprite - alive