Converts creeps to his cause, building an army
Converting the creatures of the forest to his cause, Chen leads his makeshift armies to aid his team in battle. He assaults enemies with beasts while sending friends to safety. Then, when things seem darkest, he heals his allies wherever they may be.
Win Rate 44.0%
Pick Rate 0.4%
Attributes
![chen Image](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/heroes/chen.webp)
506 +44/lvl
228 +38.4/lvl
![Strength Image](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/attributes/Strength.png)
23 +2/lvl
![Agility Image](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/attributes/Agility.png)
15 +2.1/lvl
![Intelligence Image](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/attributes/Intelligence.png)
19 +3.2/lvl
Stats
![Attack](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react//heroes/stats/icon_damage.png)
Damage:
9 - 16 + 1.5/level (52.5 - 59.5 at level 30)
![Attack](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react//heroes/stats/icon_attack_range.png)
Range:
650
![Attack](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react//heroes/stats/icon_armor.png)
Armor:
-1 + 0.3/level (7.7 at level 30)
![Attack](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react//heroes/stats/icon_movement_speed.png)
Movement:
305
Roles
Carry
Escape
Nuker
Initiator
Durable
Disabler
Support
Pusher
Facets
![area_of_effect icon](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react/icons/facets/area_of_effect.png)
Centaur Convert
Win Rate: 38.9%
Pick Rate: 19.9%
Summon Convert calls forth either a Centaur Courser or Centaur Conqueror.
![](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react/icons/innate_icon.png)
Summon Convert
Summon Convert calls forth either a Centaur Courser or Centaur Conqueror.
![damage icon](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react/icons/facets/damage.png)
Wolf Convert
Win Rate: 45.4%
Pick Rate: 14.2%
Summon Convert calls forth either a Giant Wolf or Alpha Wolf.
![](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react/icons/innate_icon.png)
Summon Convert
Summon Convert calls forth either a Giant Wolf or Alpha Wolf.
![slow icon](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react/icons/facets/slow.png)
Hellbear Convert
Win Rate: 46.7%
Pick Rate: 19.6%
Summon Convert calls forth either a Hellbear or Hellbear Smasher.
![](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react/icons/innate_icon.png)
Summon Convert
Summon Convert calls forth either a Hellbear or Hellbear Smasher.
![summons icon](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react/icons/facets/summons.png)
Troll Convert
Win Rate: 42.2%
Pick Rate: 19.0%
Summon Convert calls forth either a Hill Troll or Dark Troll Summoner.
![](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react/icons/innate_icon.png)
Summon Convert
Summon Convert calls forth either a Hill Troll or Dark Troll Summoner.
![mana icon](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react/icons/facets/mana.png)
Satyr Convert
Win Rate: 46.4%
Pick Rate: 27.4%
Summon Convert calls forth either a Satyr Mindstealer or Satyr Tormenter.
![](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react/icons/innate_icon.png)
Summon Convert
Summon Convert calls forth either a Satyr Mindstealer or Satyr Tormenter.
Abilities
![Innate Ability Image](https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/apps/dota2/images/dota_react/icons/innate_icon.png)
Summon Convert
Chen summons a convert to fight for him. The convert gains bonuses from Holy Persuasion and dies if Chen dies. Its maximum health is set to 220 + 80 per Chen Level. The spell stays on cooldown while the convert is alive, but refreshes whenever Chen respawns. The Convert counts towards Holy Persuasion max unit count.
![](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/abilities/chen_penitence.webp)
Penitence
Forces an enemy unit to move slower and for allies to attack it more quickly. Chen can attack the Penitence target with bonus attack range.
AFFECTS:unit
PASSIVE:No
DISPELLABLE:basic
DEBUFF:yes
duration:5 / 6 / 7 / 8
speed:1400
bonus movement speed:-12 / -18 / -24 / -30
bonus attack speed:20 / 40 / 60 / 80
self attack range bonus:50 / 150 / 250 / 350
![Talet tree background](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branches](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_all_off_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branch](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_pip10_psd.png)
Penitence Deals 175 Damage
![Talent tree branch](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_pip15_psd.png)
-14% Penitence Slow
![Cool Down](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/generic/cooldown.webp)
14 / 13 / 12 / 11
![Mana Cost](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/generic/mana.webp)
70 / 75 / 80 / 85
![](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/abilities/chen_holy_persuasion.webp)
Holy Persuasion
Chen takes control of an enemy or neutral creep and receives a percentage of its bounty. Its maximum health is set to 400 + 50 per Chen Level. Converted creeps will have increased movement speed and bonus damage.
AFFECTS:unit
PASSIVE:No
max units:1 / 2 / 3 / 4
level req:3 / 4 / 5 / 6
health min:400
bonus health per level:50
gold pct:25 / 50 / 75 / 100
movement speed bonus:5 / 10 / 20 / 30
damage bonus:2 / 7 / 11 / 15
![Aghanim Scepter](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/items/aghsstatus_scepter_on.png)
![Aghanim Shard](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/items/aghsstatus_shard.png)
Aghanim`s Scepter Upgrade
Grants persuaded creeps Martyrdom ability. Sacrifice the life of this unit to heal an ally or damage an enemy with the current level of Hand of God.
is martyr:1
![Aghanim Scepter](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/items/aghsstatus_scepter.png)
![Aghanim Shard](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/items/aghsstatus_shard_on.png)
Aghanim`s Shard Upgrade
Allows Holy Persuasion to target Ancient creeps. Can control up to 1/2/3 Ancient creeps based on Hand of God's level. Additionally levels up some abilities of creeps by 1 level.
creep ability level:=2
![Talet tree background](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branches](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_all_off_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branch](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_pip15_psd.png)
+12 Holy Persuasion Damage
![Talent tree branch](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_pip20_psd.png)
+1200 Holy Persuasion Minimum Health
![Cool Down](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/generic/cooldown.webp)
15
![Mana Cost](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/generic/mana.webp)
110 / 130 / 150 / 170
![](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/abilities/chen_divine_favor.webp)
Divine Favor
Passively provides an aura that grants increased health regeneration. Can be cast on allies to provide them with bonus armor and increasing the healing and health regeneration they receive. If cast on Chen, all units controlled by Chen will be teleported to him. Taking damage from enemy heroes or their units will cancel the teleport.
AFFECTS:unit
PASSIVE:No
BUFF:yes
heal rate:1.5 / 3 / 4.5 / 6
aura radius:1200
AbilityCastRange:1200
duration:6
teleport delay:6
bonus armor:5 / 10 / 15 / 20
heal amp:5 / 10 / 15 / 20
creep bonus:1
![Talet tree background](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branches](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_all_off_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branch](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_pip10_psd.png)
-2s Divine Favor Teleport Delay
![Cool Down](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/generic/cooldown.webp)
20 / 18 / 16 / 14
![Mana Cost](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/generic/mana.webp)
75
Talents
![Talet tree background](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branches](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_all_off_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branch](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_pip25_psd.png)
+200/+10 Hand of God Heal/Heal Over Time
+ 0.8 %
Hand of God applies a Strong Dispel
![Talet tree background](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branches](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_all_off_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branch](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_pip20_psd.png)
+1200 Holy Persuasion Minimum Health
+ 0.1 %
-30s Hand of God Cooldown
![Talet tree background](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branches](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_all_off_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branch](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_pip15_psd.png)
+12 Holy Persuasion Damage
+ 1.3 %
-14% Penitence Slow
![Talet tree background](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branches](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_bg_all_off_psd.webp)
![Talent tree branch](https://download.dotacoach.gg/app/images/talentTree/statbranch_button_pip10_psd.png)
-2s Divine Favor Teleport Delay
+ 1.0 %
Penitence Deals 175 Damage
Win Rate
Pick Rate
Strategy
Bring a sentry or two to the lane to unblock the camps. Chen's laning impact is directly related to summon usage.
If you find Harpy Stormcrafter you will have massive kill potential with the slow from Penitence.
Aside from using summons to harass on the lane, you can gank with them, stack camps, control runes, block camps and even snipe couriers.
Keep an eye on the map and save your teammates in trouble by using Hand of God.
You want to group up early with your team and make use of your summons and auras to play aggressively.
When not much is happening on the map, you can split push with your summons.
Look to farm and play greedy once you have level 3 Holy Persuasion. An early timing on Vladmirs Offering into Solar Crest lets you snowball the game.
You can choose a Convert facet to cover the weakness or enforce the strength of your team, such as stun lock, damage, or laning.
Counter Strategy
Against Chen, block off small and big pull camps either with a sentry or with your hero's body.
Chen lineups tend to powerspike in early to midgame. Don't buy greedy items.
Look to gank Chen as you will kill his army as well.
Items that reduce healing are good against Chen.
Chen lineups are good at taking early Roshan. Ward around Roshpit and check.
Be aware of Chen applying strong dispel with Hand of God if he has the level 25 talent.
Lore
Born in the godless Hazhadal Barrens, Chen came of age among the outlaw tribes who eked out an existence in the shimmering heat of the desert. Using an ancient form of animal enthrallment, Chen's people husbanded the hardy desert locuthi, a stunted species of burrowing dragon that melted desert sands into tubes of glass where twice-a-year rains collected. Always on the edge of starvation and thirst, fighting amongst their neighbors and each other, Chen's clan made the mistake, one fateful day, of ambushing the wrong caravan. In the vicious battle that followed, Chen's clan was outmatched. The armored Knights of the Fold made short work of the enthralled locuthi, who attacked and died in waves. With their dragons dead, the tribesmen followed. Chen struggled, and slashed, and clawed, and perished--or would have. Defeated, on his knees, he faced his execution with humility, offering his neck to the blade. Moved by Chen's obvious courage, the executioner halted his sword. Instead of the blade, Chen was given a choice: death or conversion. Chen took to the faith with a ferocity. He joined the Fold and earned his armor one bloody conversion at a time. Now, with the fanaticism of a convert, and with his powers of animal enthrallment at their peak, he seeks out unbelievers and introduces them to their final reward.