How Dragon Knight and Phoenix perform as teammates in Dota 2 7.41e, from ranked matches.
In Dota 2 7.41e, Dragon Knight and Phoenix win 51.28% of ranked matches when playing on the same team, over 2,106 matches.
Protecting a Supernova becomes a lot more straightforward when a Dragon Knight is standing next to it. His Dragon Tail provides a reliable stun to lock down whichever hero is the biggest threat to the egg, and his natural tankiness means he can't be easily ignored or burst down. While Dragon Knight is soaking up damage and creating space on the frontline, Phoenix can more safely channel Sun Ray to either heal him up or melt a key enemy target. The combination creates a durable core for a teamfight, forcing opponents to make a difficult choice.
This setup isn't foolproof, though, and it relies heavily on both heroes having their ultimates ready for the same fight. An enemy team with high physical damage and attack speed can often burn through the egg regardless of Dragon Knight's presence, leaving both heroes in a bad spot. Phoenix also provides very little lockdown to help a kited Dragon Knight who gets caught out of position. The potential is there for a strong teamfight, but it requires good timing and the right enemy draft to really pay off.
How this pairing performs across skill brackets — the duo's team win rate in recent ranked matches, split by average match rank. Ranks with too few recent matches are omitted. These rows use the last 30 days of quality-filtered ranked matches, all patches in that span combined — a wider window than the patch-scoped count above, so the per-rank match totals can exceed it.
| Rank | Team win rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Herald & Guardian | 48.15% | 108 |
| Crusader & Archon | 55.45% | 321 |
| Legend & Ancient | 54.01% | 287 |
This duo's team win rate in each recent balance patch — whether the pairing is trending up or down. Patches without enough matches are omitted.
| Patch | Team win rate | Change | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.41e | 51.28% | ▲ +2.5pp | 2,106 |
| 7.41d | 48.78% | ▼ -0.0pp | 25,335 |
| 7.41c | 48.81% | ▼ -2.5pp | 15,494 |
| 7.41b | 51.27% | — | 19,405 |
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Data updated Aug 17, 2026.