Zeus

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Zeus
19 + 2.1
11 + 1.2
22 + 3.3
Grants the following bonuses per level:
+46.2HP and +0.21HP regeneration
+0.2 armor and 1.2 attack speed
+39.6MP and +0.165MP regeneration
+0.1% base magic resistance
+3.3 Main Attack Damage
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3.83
Armor
(661.63 EHP)
27.2%
Magic Resist
(739.01 EHP)
1100
Projectile Speed
Melee Melee units have their projectile speed set to 900, if they should ever need it.
100 (111)
(1.7 BAT)
Base Attack Time Attacks per Second is defined as
ΣAS / BAT / 100
0.35 + 0.55
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
Electric
Gib Type
2010-11-01
Released
2004-02-08
Competitive Span
2010-11-01 — Present
Version Control
This article has been updated to the latest version (7.39) and is mostly accurate.
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Strikes enemies near and far with lightning.
Charged with godly might emanating from his Lightning Hands. As the Lord of Heaven Jumping around, Zeus calls down Lightning Bolts to smite foes and reveal the surroundings, sends Arc of Lightning through his nearest enemies, and calls forth a terrifying Nimbus upon his enemies that repeatedly strikes enemies with Lightning Bolts. None can hide from Zeus, pointing his arms skyward to bring divine punishment down on each and every foe. Wherever they may be, none shall stand against the Thundergod's Wrath.
Arc Lightning
Lightning Bolt
Heavenly Jump
Nimbus
Nimbus
Lightning Hands
Lightning Hands
Thundergod's Wrath
Roles:Nuker Nuker Carry Carry
AdjectivesBearded, Blue, NicePecs, Parent, Nose
Legs ( 2 )

Facets[edit]

Livewire
Static Field
The current health as damage bonus now depends on the distance between the affected units and the Thundergod.

Applies the max current health as damage bonus at proximity radius.

Does not apply the damage bonus component beyond the min bonus radius.
2.5%/3%/3.5%/4% Min Current Health as Damage
5%/6%/7%/8% Max Current Health as Damage
Divine Rampage
Thundergod's Wrath
Strikes all enemy heroes globally, sequentially from the lowest to the highest current health.

Increases damage per hero kills credited to Zeus sourced to this ability's damage.

Upgrades[edit]

Aghanim's[edit]

Upgradable by Aghanim's Scepter.
Aghanim's Scepter Upgrade:
Nimbus
Grants the Nimbus ability.

Creates a storm cloud anywhere on the map that automatically casts Lightning Bolt on nearby enemy units.
Upgradable by Aghanim's Shard.
Aghanim's Shard Upgrade:
Lightning Hands
Grants the Lightning Hands ability.

Attacks now create Arc Lightning that deal a percentage of its damage.

Can be toggled off to stop this effect.

Grants bonus attack speed.

Talents[edit]

+1.5% Static Field Damage25+325 Lightning Bolt Radius
+0.5s Lightning Bolt Mini-Stun20+60 Arc Lightning Damage
-0.4s Arc Lightning Cooldown15+75 Thundergod's Wrath Damage
+200 Health10+1 Heavenly Jump Target
▃ ▃ ▃ ▃ ▃ ▃ ▃
+2 All / / Attributes

Bio[edit]

Immortality was overrated. This is much more interesting.
▶️  Zeus, the Lord of Heaven
Alias:
Lord of Heaven
Lord of Heaven, father of gods, Zeus treats all the Heroes as if they are his rambunctious, rebellious children. After being caught unnumbered times in the midst of trysts with countless mortal women, his divine wife finally gave him an ultimatum: 'If you love mortals so much, go and become one. If you can prove yourself faithful, then return to me as my immortal husband. Otherwise, go and die among your creatures.' Zeus found her logic (and her magic) irrefutable, and agreed to her plan. He has been on his best behavior ever since, being somewhat fonder of immortality than he is of mortals. But to prove himself worthy of his eternal spouse, he must continue to pursue victory on the field of battle.

Innate. Innate[edit]

Static Field[edit]

Static Field
Passive
Affects
Self
Magical
All of the Zeus' abilities, and his attacks, excluding item abilities, deals damage equal to a percentage of the affected enemy units' current health.
Effect Radius: The ability effects are felt everywhere in the map. Global
Current Health as Damage: 2.5%/3%/3.5%/4% (With level 25 Left Talent.With level 25 Left Talent. 4%/4.5%/5%/5.5%)
Roshan is innately immune to this ability.
The air crackles with static when the Thundergod walks the world.

Hero Model[edit]

Hero Model
Passive / Channeling
Affects
Self
Zeus' 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
Tap on the Innate. innate abilities for more details.

Abilities[edit]

Arc Lightning[edit]

Q
C
Arc Lightning
Affects
Enemy Units
Spell / Magical
Hurls a bolt of lightning that bounce through nearby enemy units that deals damage.
Cast Animation: 0.2 + 0.63
Cast RangeAffected by Cast Range increasing sources. 800
Bounce Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 450
Number of Bounces: 5/7/9/15
Bounce Interval: 0.25
Damage: 90/120/150/180 (With level 20 Right Talent.With level 20 Right Talent. 150/180/210/240)
1.6 (With level 15 Left Talent.With level 15 Left Talent. 1.2)
Mana Cost
75/85/95/105
Arc Lightning is Zeus' favorite spell to use against puny mortals.

Lightning Bolt[edit]

W
G
Lightning Bolt
Unit / Point / Area
Affects
Enemy Units
Spell / Magical
Calls down a bolt of lightning to strike an enemy unit, causing damage and applies a stun.

Can be cast on the ground, affecting the closest enemy hero within the search radius.
Cast Animation: 0.25 + 0.72
Cast RangeAffected by Cast Range increasing sources. 700/750/800/850
Search Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 325 (With level 25 Right Talent.With level 25 Right Talent. 0)
Damage: 140/220/300/380
Stun Duration: 0.35 (With level 20 Left Talent.With level 20 Left Talent. 0.85)
Briefly provides flying vision when cast centered around the target within the radius.
Vision Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 500
Duration: 5
Briefly provides True Sight when cast, centered around the target within the radius.

The ability component is granted by an aura and is independent of the flying vision radius.
True Sight Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 500
Duration: 5
Aura Linger Duration: 0.5
Talent Upgrade
Lightning Bolt is now an area-targeted ability and applies the debuff to all enemy units within the radius.

This talent upgrade explicitly does not affect the Nimbus.
Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 325
6
Mana Cost
120/125/130/135
A shocking punishment for rebellious heathen.

Heavenly Jump[edit]

E
F
Heavenly Jump
Affects
Self / Enemy Units
Spell / Magical
Leaps forward and shocks the closest visible nearby enemy unit, prioritizing heroes, dealing damage as well as reducing their movement and attack speed.
Search Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 700/800/900/1000
Number of Targets: 1 (With level 10 Right Talent.With level 10 Right Talent. 2)
Damage: 25/50/75/100
Move Speed Slow: 80%
Attack Speed Slow: 100
Debuff Duration: 1.4
Zeus leaps in the direction he is facing.
Leap Distance: 300/400/500/600
Leap Duration: 0.5
Recasting the ability while leaping does nothing, but still consumes mana and goes into cooldown.
Downtime: 0.5
26/22/18/14
Mana Cost
50/60/70/80
Though temporarily barred from the heavens, Zeus can still manage a measure of godly flight.

Nimbus[edit]

Affects
Enemy Units
Spell / Magical
Creates a storm cloud anywhere on the map that automatically casts Lightning Bolt on nearby enemy units.
Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 450
Bolts per Strike: 1
Hit Count: This bonus/reduction source only affect Melee heroes. 4
Hit Count: This bonus/reduction source only affect Ranged heroes. 8
Duration: 30
Creeps' attacks are less effective on the Nimbus.
Creeps Hit Count: 16
The Nimbus starts striking valid a random valid unit within the radius.

Unaffected by cooldown reset sources, or by percentage-based cooldown reductions.
Downtime: 2.5
45
Mana Cost
275
Where the Thundergod's ire grows, storm clouds quickly gather.

Lightning Hands[edit]

F
E
Lightning Hands
Toggle
Affects
Self / Enemy Units
Spell / Magical
Attacks now create Arc Lightning that deal a percentage of its damage.

Can be toggled off to stop this effect.
Proc Radius: 380
Damage: 45/60/75/90 (With level 20 Right Talent.With level 20 Right Talent. 75/90/105/120)
Grants bonus attack speed.
Attack Speed Bonus: 30
This ability cannot be acquired by the Grand Magus by design.
A helping hand from Aghanim lets the fallen Lord of Heaven tap into some of his old strengths.

Thundergod's Wrath[edit]

R
W
Thundergod's Wrath
Affects
Enemy Heroes
Spell / Magical
Strikes all enemy heroes globally with a bolt of lightning and damaging them.
Cast Animation: 0.4 + 0.43
Effect Radius: The ability effects are felt everywhere in the map. Global
Damage: 300/475/650 (With level 15 Right Talent.With level 15 Right Talent. 375/550/725)
Briefly provides flying vision when cast, centered around the target within the radius.
Vision Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 500
Duration: 3
Briefly provides True Sight when cast, centered around the target within the radius. If an enemy hero is invisible, it takes no damage, but the True Sight radius is still created at that hero's location.

The ability component is granted by an aura and is independent of the vision radius.
True Sight Radius: Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. 550
Duration: 3
Aura Linger Duration: 0.5
130
Mana Cost
250/375/500
The Lord of Heaven smites all who oppose him, near or far.

Recent Matches[edit]

Main Article: Zeus/Matches
DateTierTournamentPicksScorevs. Picks
Jun 06, 2025 - 13:00 MSKShowmatchBetBoom Streamers Battle 10BB Streamers Battle 10Lion Slardar Omniknight Dawnbreaker Zeus
YBN TeamYBN Team
1 : 0
VooDooSh TeamVooDooSh Team
Spirit Breaker Void Spirit Crystal Maiden Chaos Knight Keeper of the Light
Jun 05, 2025 - 21:15 MSKShowmatchBetBoom Streamers Battle 10BB Streamers Battle 10Razor Visage Zeus Lycan Gyrocopter
Korb3n TeamKorb3n Team
0 : 1
RAMZES TeamRAMZES Team
Morphling Muerta Bane Death Prophet Kunkka
Jun 05, 2025 - 21:15 MSKShowmatchBetBoom Streamers Battle 10BB Streamers Battle 10Axe Spirit Breaker Muerta Shadow Demon Zeus
Korb3n TeamKorb3n Team
0 : 1
RAMZES TeamRAMZES Team
Pugna Wraith King Jakiro Legion Commander Anti-Mage
Jun 03, 2025 - 21:15 MSKShowmatchBetBoom Streamers Battle 10BB Streamers Battle 10Legion Commander Monkey King Windranger Gyrocopter Zeus
dyrachyo Teamdyrachyo Team
0 : 1
Rostik TeamRostik Team
Keeper of the Light Ember Spirit Oracle Beastmaster Juggernaut
Jun 03, 2025 - 18:15 CESTQualifierEsports World Cup 2025: Western Europe Open QualifierEsports World Cup 2025: Western Europe Open QualifierEWC 2025 WEU OQZeus Terrorblade Oracle Brewmaster Primal Beast
VoidVoid
0 : 1
BalaclavasBalaclavas
Warlock Bristleback Dark Seer Bounty Hunter Void Spirit

The International[edit]

  • Zeus has won the following final matches in The International of the following years:

Recent Changes[edit]

Main Articles: Changelogs, Old Abilities and Hero Lore
Description
7.39
(2025-05-21)
7.38b
(2025-03-05)
7.38
(2025-02-19)
  • Static Field Livewire
    • Increased minimum damage from 2% on each level to 2.5%/3%/3.5%/4%.
    • Increased maximum damage from 4%/5%/6%/7% to 5%/6%/7%/8%.
  • Arc Lightning
    • Reduced bounce radius from 500 to 450.
    • Increased mana cost from 75/80/85/90 to 75/85/95/105.
  • Heavenly Jump
    • Affected by AoE Radius increasing sources. Area-of-effect sources no longer affects the search radius component. [?]
    • Rescaled leap distance from 500 on each level to 300/400/500/600.
    • Reduced slow duration from 1.6 to 1.4.
  • Increased Thundergod's Wrath Divine Rampage kill damage factor bonus from 1.15 to 1.25.

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.

Zeus's Relics Voice Lines

Arc Lightning Three Hero Hits

Nimbus Damage

Teleports Leading To Kills

Magic Damage

Euls Leading To Kills

Long Range Kills

Veils Veils Leading To Kills

Triple Kills

Mega-Kill Streaks

Enemy Ward Kills

Kill Assists

Kills

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Platinum

Master
  • ▶️ Did you think you could hide from a god?

Grandmaster

Equipment[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • Zeus was the first hero to be implemented in Dota 2.
  • Zeus is based on the Greek mythological god of the same name.
  • As suggested by the game's files, Zeus's name was, at one time, Zuus.
    • The possible reason is that "Zuus" is the correct pronunciation of his name "Zeus".
    • This may also just be an insider joke amongst the developers.
  • Static Field is likely a reference to the Sorceress' skill of the same name in Diablo II.
    • In Diablo II, the spell also reduced enemies' HP by a percentage within a short radius.
  • Zeus' respawn line ▶️ "To err is human. To respawn, divine." is a reference to Alexander Pope, whose quote is "To err is human; to forgive, divine.".
  • Zeus' rivalry line towards Chen, ▶️ "Keep in mind, Chen, godliness is next to deadliness." is a reference to an old and well-known saying "Cleanliness is next to godliness.".
  • His select response ▶️ "In Me I Trust." refers to the national motto of the United States: "In God We Trust".
  • His select response ▶️ "If I didn't exist, it would be necessary to invent me.", is a reference to a similar quote by French philosopher Voltaire: "If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him." (French: "Si Dieu n'existait pas, il faudrait l'inventer.").
  • His line upon using Bottle ▶️ "Nature abhors an empty bottle.", is a reference to the Plenism postulate attributed to Aristotle, which states that nature contains no vacuums because the denser surrounding material continuum would immediately fill the rarity of an incipient void – "Nature abhors a vacuum.".
  • Zeus' kill response ▶️ "Man proposes, God disposes.", is a reference to a painting by English artist Edwin Landseer with the same name, Man Proposes, God Disposes.
  • Warcraft 3 similarities:
    • Zeus uses the model of the Mountain King in Avatar form, a Human hero.
    • Arc Lightning is identical to the Far Seer's Chain Lightning.
    • Lightning Bolt is based on the Mountain King's Storm Bolt, with the projectile speed set to 99999, effectively making it instant.
      • The lightning is created by a dummy unit in the sky that casts a 0 damage 0 bounces Chain Lightning on the same target.
      • The same technique is used for the lightnings created by Thundergod's Wrath.
    • In DotA, Zeus' title is "Lord of Olympus".
    • Zeus has a 1/8 chance to spawn in with the name "Merlini", as tribute to the professional DotA player.

Gallery[edit]