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Skywrath Mage

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[e][h]Skywrath Mage
Radiant Hero
Attributes
Primary Attribute
Base Stats
Attack Type
0.4 + 0.78
Level Changes
Level
1
15
25
30
Health
582
1198
1902
2166
Mana
351
1035
1671
1935
Armor
0.17
2.03
5.37
6.37
Magic R
27.3%
33.04%
38.34%
40.59%
Damage
39-49
96-106
149-159
171-181
Notes
2
Release Date
2013-04-18
Competitive Release
2013-05-02

Skywrath Mage Dragonus, the Skywrath Mage[edit]

Recommended Roles
Support Nuker Disabler

A highly placed mage in the court of the Ghastly Eyrie, Dragonus lives a troubled existence. Sworn by birth to protect whoever sits within the Nest of Thorns, he hates the current Skywrath queen with all his soul. As a youth, high-born, he was a friend and companion to the eldest Skywrath princess, Shendelzare, first in line for the Nest. He had loved her warmly and unshakably, but as his studies took hold, his mind turned to arcane learning and the mastery of Skywrath sorcery.

Obsessed with matters aetherial, he missed the mundane signs of courtly treachery that hinted at a plot against Shendelzare, and lost his chance to foil it. When the court was shaken by a swift and violent coup, he emerged from his studies to discover his oldest and dearest friend had been lost to him. The Nest of Thorns now belonged to Shendelzare's ruthless younger sister, and Dragonus could do nothing. The magic of the Skywrath Mage serves only the sworn protector of the Skywrath scion, so to act against the Nest would render him helpless. He clings to his post, believing it to be the best hope of one day restoring his true love to her rightful place. Meanwhile, his secret is known only to the goddess Scree'auk, whose magic it was transformed Shendelzare from a crippled physical creature into an embodiment of pure vengeful energy.

While he dreams of restoring his beloved queen to the Ghastly Eyrie, he dreams even more desperately of restoring Shendelzare herself to a fully healed physical form. The duplicity of his role at court tortures him, for he is a noble and good-hearted creature; but the worst torture of all is imaging the hatred that Vengeful Spirit must hold in her heart for him.

Deadly and fragile in equal measure, Skywrath Mage quickly destroys his enemies with a barrage of powerful magic. He silences foes while increasing their vulnerability to spells, meaning he has no trouble vaporizing any who stand against him.

Abilities[edit]

Arcane Bolt
QC
Targeting
Unit Target
Affects
Enemy Units
Damage Type
Magical
Skywrath Mage launches a slow-moving bolt of arcane magic, dealing damage to an enemy unit based on Skywrath Mage's Intelligence.
Damage75/95/115/135
Intelligence as Damage Multiplier1.5
Self Spell Lifesteal20%/30%/40%/50%
45%/55%/65%/75%
Debuff Duration5
Target Count1
3

Secondary Target Search Radius700

Cast Range 875
Cast Point 0.1
Cast Backswing 0.9
Cooldown
5/4/3/2
95
When Skywrath Mage casts Arcane Bolt, few bolts are created, one aimed at the original target, and the rest - at random enemies within a range of the original target. Heroes will take priority.
Does not pierce Debuff Immunity.
Pierce Debuff Immunity.

Blocked by Spell Block.

Reflected by Spell Reflection.

Dispellable.

Cannot be disjointed.

Affected by cast range bonus.
Within the Ghastly Eyrie's endless intrigue, only the clever and calm can hope to survive.
Notes
  • The bolt travels at 500 speed and has 325 flying vision. Vision lingers for 3.34 seconds after impact.
  • The extra bolt is cast at a random enemy in range, prioritizing heroes.
  • Pierces Spell Immunity.
  • Scepter stacks with the talent to fire 3 bolts total.
Concussive Shot
WT
Targeting
No Target
Affects
Enemy Units
Damage Type
Magical
Skywrath Mage sets off a long range shot that hits the closest hero within a long range. Upon impact, it deals damage and slows in an area of effect.
Hero Damage120/180/240/300
Creep Damage Multiplier0.75
Movement Speed Slow40%
Slow Duration4
Radius250
Target1
2

Secondary Target Search Radius700

Cast Range 1600
                     Global
Cast Point 0
Cast Backswing 1.03
Cooldown
15/14/13/12
80/85/90/95
When Skywrath Mage casts Concussive Shot, a different random target within a range will be hit with the same ability. Heroes will take priority.
Does not pierce Debuff Immunity.

Not blocked by Spell Block.

Not reflected by Spell Reflection.

Dispellable.

Can be disjointed.

Those who serve the court of the Ghastly Eyrie are ever locked in covert war. One must always know where danger lurks nearest.
Notes
  • The shot travels at 800 speed and has 300 flying vision. Vision lingers for 3.34 seconds after impact.
  • Although the projectile only targets heroes, the area damage and slow can still be dealt to nearby creeps.
  • Only works on visible heroes. Nearby heroes hidden by the Fog of War or invisibility will not be targeted even if within range.
  • Does not target spell immune heroes and illusions.
Ancient Seal
ER
Targeting
Unit Target
Affects
Enemy Units
Skywrath Mage seals the targeted unit with an ancient rune, silencing it and causing it to take additional damage from spells.
Magic Resistance Reduction20%/25%/30%/35%
30%/35%/40%/45%
Silence Duration3/4/5/6
Target1
2

Secondary Target Search Radius700
Cast Point 0.1
Cast Backswing 0.97
Cooldown
14
     7
80/90/100/110
When Skywrath Mage casts Ancient Seal, a different random target within a range will be hit with the same ability. Heroes will take priority.
Does not pierce Debuff Immunity.

Blocked by Spell Block.

Reflected by Spell Reflection.

Dispellable.

Affected by cast range bonus.
A holy incantation, whosoever finds themselves touched by Avilliva's sigil must suffer in penitent silence.
Ultimate Ability
Mystic Flare
RE
Targeting
Point Target
Affects
Enemy Heroes
Damage Type
Magical
Skywrath Mage uses his ultimate magical ability to conjure a precise and violent mystical field that lays waste to his adversaries. Deals massive damage distributed evenly among any Heroes in the area over few seconds.
Total Damage800/1200/1600
1200/1600/2000
Duration2
Radius170

Secondary Target Search Radius700

Cast Range 1200
Cast Point 0.1
Cast Backswing 0
Cooldown
60/40/20
300/550/800
When Skywrath Mage casts Mystic Flare, a different random target within a range will be hit with the same ability. Heroes will take priority.
Does not pierce Debuff Immunity.

Affected by cast range bonus.
Only the most practiced of Skywrath sorcerers could hope to shape the skies into such a storm.
Notes
  • Fires a total of 24 flares, each dealing a damage of:
    • 31.3/49/66.7
    • 86.7
  • Each flare's damage is divided evenly among heroes inside the area of effect.
  • Only damages or counts creeps if there are no heroes inside the area of effect.
  • Does not damage or count illusions.

Aghanim's Shard[edit]

Shield of the Scion
Targeting
Passive
Affects
Self
Every time Skywrath Mage deals magic damage to an enemy hero with an ability, he gains a buff that grants bonus Intelligence and Armor. Each charge stacks independently.
Bonus Intelligence per Stack2
Bonus Armor per Stack0.5
Stack Duration35
Granted by Aghanim's Shard.
Undispellable.

Not disabled by Break.

Does not affects illusions.

Talent Tree[edit]

+400 Mystic Flare Mystic Flare Damage 25 Arcane Bolt Arcane Bolt Pierces Spell Immunity
+10% Ancient Seal Ancient Seal Magic Resistance Reduction 20 Global Concussive Shot Concussive Shot
+25 Arcane Bolt Arcane Bolt Spell Lifesteal 15 -7s Ancient Seal Ancient Seal Cooldown
+8 Intelligence 10 +200 Health

Recent Changes[edit]

Version Balance Changes
7.34c
  • Nerf Base Attack Speed decreased from 100 to 90
7.34
  • Arcane Bolt Arcane Bolt
    • Buff Aghanim's Scepter now creates 2 additional bolts instead of 1
  • Talent Talent
    • Rework Level 15 Talent Ancient Seal Cooldown Reduction decreased from 8s to 7s
    • Rework Level 15 Talent +1 Arcane Bolt Per Cast replaced with +25% Arcane Bolt Spell Lifesteal
7.33c
  • Nerf Base Intelligence decreased from 25 to 23

Notable Players[edit]

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