Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Healer · Warcraft

Alexstrasza

The Life-Binder

Role
Healer
Attack
Ranged
Difficulty
Medium
Released
14 Nov 2017
Last patched
28 Sep 2026
Damage
3/10
Utility
6/10
Survivability
4/10
Complexity
6/10

Alexstrasza is strong against

Score 1–100 for Alexstrasza's net edge once both kits are weighed (50 = neutral)

  1. Jaina Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedJaina sets up kills with Chill slows and, if she takes it, Ring of Frost's root; in Dragonqueen form Alexstrasza shrugs off half of their duration, and with Lifeblossom her Breath of Life strips slows and roots off an ally. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom (level 7).via Dragonqueen, Lifeblossom, Breath of Life, Frostbite, Ring of Frost
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Jaina's cooldowns.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Jaina lands from range.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Jaina's summoned units quickly. Only when Jaina takes Summon Water Elemental.
  2. Chromie Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedChromie's pressure is Sand Blast poke on one target at a time; Gift of Life and Abundance refill those chunks quickly, so her damage rarely converts into kills.via Gift of Life, Abundance, Sand Blast
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Chromie lands from range.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can ignore or remove crowd control (Lifeblossom), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  3. Hanzo Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedHanzo wins by landing long-range single-target chunks between fights; Gift of Life every 7 seconds and Abundance's 20% max-health area heal erase Storm Bow poke before it adds up.via Gift of Life, Abundance, Storm Bow
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Hanzo's cooldowns.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Hanzo lands from range.
  4. Greymane Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedGo for the Throat or Cursed Bullet spikes a single hero; a healthy Alexstrasza answers with Life-Binder, healing the target and lifting it to her own health percentage. Only when Alexstrasza takes Life-Binder (level 10), and she is on high Health when the spike lands.via Life-Binder, Go for the Throat, Cursed Bullet
    • TheoryAlexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  5. Kerrigan Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAlexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  6. Zeratul Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAlexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Zeratul off a target.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Zeratul's cooldowns.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can ignore or remove crowd control (Lifeblossom), weakening Zeratul's Time Stop. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom. Zeratul must also take Void Prison.
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  1. Nova 71 Theory Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Nova's cooldowns.
    2 more reasons
    • Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Nova's summoned units quickly.
    • Alexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Nova lands from range.
  2. Probius 71 Theory Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Probius's cooldowns.
    2 more reasons
    • Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Probius's summoned units quickly.
    • Alexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Probius lands from range.
  3. Genji 69 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Genji off a target.
    1 more reason
    • Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Genji's cooldowns.
  4. Xal'atath 69 Theory Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Xal'atath's cooldowns.
    2 more reasons
    • Alexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Xal'atath lands from range.
    • Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Xal'atath's summoned units quickly. Only when Xal'atath takes Void Convergence or Void Summoner.
  5. Kel'Thuzad 67 Theory Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Kel'Thuzad's cooldowns.
    2 more reasons
    • Alexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Kel'Thuzad lands from range.
    • Alexstrasza can ignore or remove crowd control (Lifeblossom), weakening Kel'Thuzad's stun. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  6. Junkrat 65 Theory Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Junkrat's cooldowns.
    1 more reason
    • Alexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Junkrat lands from range.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Li-Ming 65 Theory Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Li-Ming's cooldowns.
  2. Mephisto 65 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Mephisto off a target.
  3. Murky 65 Theory Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Murky's cooldowns.
  4. Orphea 65 Theory Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Orphea's cooldowns.
  5. Maiev 63 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Maiev off a target.
  6. Qhira 63 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Qhira off a target.
  7. The Butcher 63 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel The Butcher off a target.
  8. Thrall 63 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  9. Valeera 63 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Valeera off a target.
  10. Abathur 62 Theory Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Abathur's summoned units quickly.
  11. Malfurion 62 Theory Alexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Malfurion lands from range.
  12. Zagara 62 Theory Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  13. Alarak 60 Theory Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Alarak's cooldowns.
  14. Artanis 60 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  15. Illidan 60 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Illidan off a target.
  16. Kael'thas 60 Theory Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Kael'thas's cooldowns.
  17. Kharazim 60 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kharazim off a target.
  18. Rexxar 60 Theory Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Rexxar's summoned units quickly.
  19. Sonya 60 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Sonya off a target.
  20. Tassadar 60 Theory Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Tassadar's cooldowns.
  21. Anub'arak 57 Theory Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Anub'arak's summoned units quickly.
  22. Azmodan 57 Theory Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Azmodan's summoned units quickly.
  23. Li Li 57 Theory Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Li Li's summoned units quickly.
  24. Falstad 55 Theory Alexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Falstad lands from range.
  25. Lunara 55 Theory Alexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  26. Samuro 55 Theory Alexstrasza clears waves quickly (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet), so Samuro's lane pressure buys less.
  27. Sylvanas 55 Theory Alexstrasza clears waves quickly (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet), so Sylvanas's lane pressure buys less.
  28. The Lost Vikings 55 Theory Alexstrasza clears waves quickly (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
  29. Xul 52 Theory Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.

Alexstrasza is weak against

Score 1–100 for their net edge over Alexstrasza's kit

  1. Ana Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedBiotic Grenade stops all healing for 1.75 seconds (longer with Anti-Healer at level 7); a Gift of Life cast into it still costs Alexstrasza 15% of her health while the heal does nothing.via Biotic Grenade, Anti-Healer, Gift of Life
    • TheoryAna reduces healing received (Biotic Grenade), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing.
  2. Malthael Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedReaper's Mark ticks 2% of maximum health per second whatever she heals, Dragonqueen's extra health only makes the ticks bigger, and with Touch of Death (level 7) Malthael also halves healing on marked heroes.via Reaper's Mark, Touch of Death, Dragonqueen
    • TheoryMalthael reduces healing received (Touch of Death), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing. Only when Malthael takes Touch of Death.
  3. Garrosh Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedBody Check cuts healing received by 30% on the ally she is trying to save (75% with Inner Rage at level 20), and Wrecking Ball drags that ally out of her range. Only when Garrosh takes Body Check (level 1).via Body Check, Inner Rage, Wrecking Ball
    • TheoryGarrosh reduces healing received (Body Check), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing. Only when Garrosh takes Body Check.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. D.Va 60 Theory D.Va reduces healing received (Aggression Matrix), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing. Only when D.Va takes Aggression Matrix.
  2. Deckard 60 Theory Deckard reduces healing received (Emerald), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing. Only when Deckard takes Emerald.
  3. Lúcio 60 Theory Lúcio reduces healing received (Mixing Fire), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing. Only when Lúcio takes Mixing Fire.
  4. Rehgar 60 Theory Rehgar reduces healing received (Purification), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing. Only when Rehgar takes Purification.
  5. Stitches 60 Theory Stitches reduces healing received (Master Hooker), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing. Only when Stitches takes Master Hooker.
  6. Varian 60 Theory Varian reduces healing received (Mortal Strike), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing. Only when Varian takes Mortal Strike.
  7. Nazeebo 53 Theory Nazeebo reduces healing received (Annihilating Spirit), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing. Only when Nazeebo takes Annihilating Spirit.
  8. Cho'gall 52 Theory Cho'gall reduces healing received (Enraged Regeneration), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing. Only when Cho'gall takes Enraged Regeneration.
  9. Dehaka 52 Theory Dehaka reduces healing received (Paralyzing Enzymes), which cuts into Alexstrasza's healing. Only when Dehaka takes Paralyzing Enzymes.

Alexstrasza works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. E.T.C. Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedMosh Pit stuns a group in place for up to 4 seconds, so most of Cleansing Flame's fireballs land on the stunned enemies while healing E.T.C. in the middle of them. Only when E.T.C. takes Mosh Pit (level 10), and Alexstrasza takes Cleansing Flame (level 10).via Mosh Pit, Cleansing Flame
  2. Mei Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedIce Wall traps enemies for 2.5 seconds, long enough for a couple of Cleansing Flame's fireballs to land on the trapped heroes. Only when Mei takes Ice Wall (level 10), and Alexstrasza takes Cleansing Flame (level 10).via Ice Wall, Cleansing Flame
  3. Zarya Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedGraviton Surge pins heroes together for 2.5 seconds under Cleansing Flame, and Zarya's shields absorb damage while Gift of Life and Abundance catch up. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge (level 10), and Alexstrasza takes Cleansing Flame (level 10).via Graviton Surge, Shield Ally, Cleansing Flame, Abundance
  4. Artanis Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  5. Illidan Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can save Illidan once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can keep Illidan alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Illidan (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  6. The Butcher Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can save The Butcher once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can keep The Butcher alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off The Butcher (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
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  1. Thrall 77 Theory Alexstrasza can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
    2 more reasons
    • Alexstrasza can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
    • Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  2. Kerrigan 75 Theory Alexstrasza can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
    1 more reason
    • Alexstrasza can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
  3. Maiev 75 Theory Alexstrasza can save Maiev once the dive is committed.
    1 more reason
    • Alexstrasza can keep Maiev alive through a dive.
  4. Qhira 75 Theory Alexstrasza can save Qhira once the dive is committed.
    1 more reason
    • Alexstrasza can keep Qhira alive through a dive.
  5. Sonya 75 Theory Alexstrasza can save Sonya once the dive is committed.
    1 more reason
    • Alexstrasza can keep Sonya alive through a dive.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Valeera 75 Theory Alexstrasza can save Valeera once the dive is committed.
  2. Zeratul 75 Theory Alexstrasza can save Zeratul once the dive is committed.
  3. Greymane 70 Theory Alexstrasza can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
  4. Kharazim 70 Theory Alexstrasza can save Kharazim once the dive is committed.
  5. Raynor 70 Theory Alexstrasza peels divers off Raynor, who cannot escape alone.
  6. Sgt. Hammer 70 Theory Alexstrasza peels divers off Sgt. Hammer, who cannot escape alone.
  7. Tracer 70 Theory Alexstrasza can save Tracer once the dive is committed.
  8. Zul'jin 70 Theory Alexstrasza peels divers off Zul'jin, who cannot escape alone.
  9. Azmodan 65 Theory Alexstrasza peels divers off Azmodan, who cannot escape alone.
  10. Chromie 65 Theory Alexstrasza peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  11. Genji 65 Theory Alexstrasza can save Genji once the dive is committed.
  12. Gul'dan 65 Theory Alexstrasza peels divers off Gul'dan, who cannot escape alone.
  13. Kael'thas 65 Theory Alexstrasza peels divers off Kael'thas, who cannot escape alone.
  14. Kel'Thuzad 65 Theory Alexstrasza peels divers off Kel'Thuzad, who cannot escape alone.
  15. Mephisto 65 Theory Alexstrasza can save Mephisto once the dive is committed.
  16. Nazeebo 65 Theory Alexstrasza peels divers off Nazeebo, who cannot escape alone.
  17. Abathur 60 Theory Alexstrasza can protect Abathur's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  18. Jaina 60 Theory Alexstrasza can protect Jaina's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  19. Li-Ming 60 Theory Alexstrasza can protect Li-Ming's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  20. Murky 60 Theory Alexstrasza can protect Murky's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  21. Nova 60 Theory Alexstrasza can protect Nova's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  22. Probius 60 Theory Alexstrasza can protect Probius's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  23. The Lost Vikings 60 Theory Alexstrasza can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  24. Cassia 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Cassia (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  25. Falstad 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Falstad (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  26. Fenix 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Fenix (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  27. Hanzo 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Hanzo (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  28. Malthael 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Malthael (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  29. Orphea 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Orphea (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  30. Samuro 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Samuro (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  31. Tychus 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Tychus (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  32. Tyrande 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Tyrande (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  33. Valla 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Valla (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  34. Xal'atath 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Xal'atath (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  35. Xul 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.

Spot a wrong or missing matchup? Suggest a correction with the mechanical reason; accepted notes land in the theory layer for everyone.

Best maps for Alexstrasza

Score 1–100 from how the kit fits each map's layout and objective (50 = neutral)

  1. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryAlexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Alterac Pass's pushing objective.
  2. Battlefield of Eternity Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryAlexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Battlefield of Eternity's pushing objective.
  3. Blackheart's Bay Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryAlexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Blackheart's Bay's pushing objective.
  4. Braxis Holdout Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryAlexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  5. Braxis Outpost Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryAlexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) holds Braxis Outpost's single lane.
  6. Dragon Shire Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryAlexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
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  1. Garden of Terror 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  2. Hanamura Temple 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  3. Haunted Mines 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  4. Industrial District 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) holds Industrial District's single lane.
  5. Infernal Shrines 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  6. Lost Cavern 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) holds Lost Cavern's single lane.
  7. Silver City 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) holds Silver City's single lane.
  8. Sky Temple 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Sky Temple's pushing objective.
  9. Tomb of the Spider Queen 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Tomb of the Spider Queen's pushing objective.
  10. Towers of Doom 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Towers of Doom's pushing objective.
  11. Volskaya Foundry 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Volskaya Foundry's pushing objective.

All maps

Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Live and Let Live Q

      While above 75% Health, Gift of Life's cooldown recharges 125% faster. Dragonqueen: While above 75% Health, Breath of Life's cooldown recharges 25% faster.

    • Circle of Life W Quest

      Quest: Collect Regeneration Globes. Reward: After collecting 10 Regeneration Globes, Abundance heals for an additional 5% maximum Health. Reward: After collecting 15 Regeneration Globes, Abundance's healing burst creates a Regeneration Globe.

    • Flames of Fury E Quest

      Reduce the Mana cost of Flame Buffet from 50 to 40. Quest: Hit Burning enemy Heroes with Flame Buffet. 20 hits unlocks a Mythic Quest. Reward: After hitting 20 Heroes, hitting a Burning enemy Hero with Flame Buffet reduces Dragonqueen's cooldown by 6 seconds. Mythic Quest: After hitting 30 more Heroes without dying, Dragonqueen damage against Heroes refreshes its duration.

  2. 4

    • Surge of Vitality W

      Abundance's healing burst grants allied Heroes 30% Movement Speed for 3 seconds.

    • Heat Exhaustion E

      Increase Flame Buffet's Slow from 40% to 50% and cause it to no longer decay.

    • Exuberance Passive

      While above 75% Health, gain 15% Movement Speed.

  3. 7

    • Lifeblossom Q

      While above 75% Health, casting Gift of Life creates a Lifeblossom at the target's location, Breath of Life instead removes Slows and Roots from the target. After collecting a Lifeblossom, the next Gift of Life costs no Health. Passive: Reduces the cost of Gift of Life to 10% of Alexstrasza's current Health.

    • Verdant Flourish W

      Alexstrasza receives 40% more healing from Abundance and 100% more healing from Regeneration Globes.

    • Fire Within E

      Hitting a Burning Hero with Flame Buffet heals Alexstrasza for 10% of her maximum Health.

  4. 10

    • Life-Binder Heroic

      Bind Alexstrasza's life force with an allied Hero. Both her and her target are healed for 480 (+4% per level) Health over 2 seconds. Afterwards, the Hero with a lower percentage of Health is healed to the same Health percentage as the other Hero. Dragonqueen: Cast range increased by 45%.

    • Cleansing Flame Heroic

      After 1.25 seconds, take to the sky and drop 5 fireballs over 6 seconds at the position of the mouse cursor. Fireballs deal 135 (+4% per level) damage to enemies and heal allied Heroes for 300 (+4% per level) Health. 2 seconds after dropping all fireballs, Alexstrasza lands at the position of the mouse cursor.

  5. 13

    • Dragon Scales Passive

      Gain 50 Armor while Stunned, Rooted, or Silenced, and for 2 seconds after. Can only trigger once every 10 seconds.

    • Pacify Active

      Activate to Slow and reduce an enemy Hero's damage by 50% for 3 seconds. Healing a Stunned, Rooted, or Silenced ally reduces Pacify's cooldown by 30 seconds.

    • Life Unbound Active

      Activate to heal an allied Hero for 15% of their maximum Health and deal 200 (+4% per level) damage to nearby enemies. Healing a Stunned, Rooted, or Silenced ally reduces Life Unbound's cooldown by 30 seconds. Cannot be used on Alexstrasza.

  6. 16

    • Tough Love Q

      Gift of Life grants its target 10 Armor for 2.5 seconds, increased to 30 while Alexstrasza is above 75% Health.

    • Overprotective W

      Heroes healed by Abundance gain a Shield for 6 seconds equal to 50% of the amount healed.

    • Draconic Discipline Trait

      Increase Dragonqueen Basic Attack healing by 50%. For each allied Hero healed with Dragonqueen Basic Attacks, reduce Preservation's cooldown by 1.25 seconds.

  7. 20

    • Ritual of Life Heroic

      Life-Binder activates 3 times over 6 seconds.

    • On Ruby Wings Heroic

      Healing or damaging 3 or more Heroes with a single Cleansing Flame fireball causes that fireball to not be consumed.

    • Ancient Flame Trait

      While Dragonqueen is active, Alexstrasza's Basic Attacks apply Flame Buffet. This does not grant Quest stacks. Passive: Dragonqueen grants 25% more maxium Health.

    • Blessing of the Red Active

      Activate to grant an allied Hero 500 bonus maximum Health until they die. Cannot be used on Alexstrasza, or on a Hero who already has Blessing of the Red.

  • Dragonqueen D Trait

    130 s cooldown

    After 1.25 seconds, transform into a dragon and gain 500 (+4% per level) Health. While Dragonqueen is active, Alexstrasza's Abilities are empowered, and her Basic Attacks deal 143 (+4% per level) damage and heal allied Heroes for 43 (+4% per level) in an arc in front of her. Additionally, the duration of incoming Stuns, Roots, and Slows, is reduced by 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.

  • Breath of Life Q Ability

    3 s cooldown

    Heal an allied Hero for 15% of Alexstrasza's current Health. Breath of Life is also empowered by Gift of Life Talents.

  • Gift of Life Q Ability

    7 s cooldown 15% Health

    Sacrifice 15% of Alexstrasza's current Health, healing an allied Hero for 150% of that amount. Passive: Increase Alexstrasza's Health regeneration by 150%. Dragonqueen: Breath of Life Cooldown greatly reduced and does not cost Health.

  • Abundance W Ability

    14 s cooldown 75 Mana

    Plant a seed of healing that blooms after 3 seconds, healing nearby allied Heroes for 20% of their maximum Health. Dragonqueen: Preservation Heal area and amount greatly increased.

  • Preservation W Ability

    16 s cooldown

    Plant a seed of healing that blooms after 3 seconds, healing nearby allied Heroes for 25% of their maximum Health. Preservation is also empowered by Abundance Talents.

  • Flame Buffet E Ability

    2 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Launch a fireball, Burning enemies hit for 75 (+4% per level) damage over 5.5 seconds. Hitting enemies that are already Burning deals 125 (+4% per level) bonus damage upon impact, Slows them by 40% decaying over 2 seconds, and refunds the Mana cost. Dragonqueen: Wing Buffet Damage and Knockback enemies in an arc.

  • Wing Buffet E Ability

    4 s cooldown

    Deal 150 (+4% per level) damage to enemies in an area, knocking them back and Slowing them by 50% for 3 seconds.

  • Cleansing Flame R Heroic

    100 s cooldown 100 Mana

    After 1.25 seconds, take to the sky and drop 5 fireballs over 6 seconds at the position of the mouse cursor. Fireballs deal 135 (+4% per level) damage to enemies and heal allied Heroes for 300 (+4% per level) Health. 2 seconds after dropping all fireballs, Alexstrasza lands at the position of the mouse cursor.

  • Life-Binder R Heroic

    50 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Bind Alexstrasza's life force with an allied Hero. Both her and her target are healed for 480 (+4% per level) Health over 2 seconds. Afterwards, the Hero with a lower percentage of Health is healed to the same Health percentage as the other Hero. Dragonqueen: Cast range increased by 45%.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Alexstrasza's kit. Each tag shows the ability or talent text that produced it; curated notes cover play-style traits the text cannot show.

Crowd control

Displacement
Ability Flame Buffet “Damage and Knockback enemies in an arc.”
Ability Wing Buffet “Deal 150 damage to enemies in an area, knocking them back and Slowing them by 50% for 3 seconds.”
Slow
Ability Flame Buffet “…are already Burning deals 125 bonus damage upon impact, Slows them by 40% decaying over 2 seconds, and refunds the…”
Ability Wing Buffet “Deal 150 damage to enemies in an area, knocking them back and Slowing them by 50% for 3 seconds.”
Talent Heat Exhaustion “Increase Flame Buffet's Slow from 40% to 50% and cause it to no longer decay.”
Talent Pacify “Activate to Slow and reduce an enemy Hero's damage by 50% for 3 seconds.”

Defense and mobility

Ally healing
Ability Gift of Life “Sacrifice 15% of Alexstrasza's current Health, healing an allied Hero for 150% of that amount.”
Ability Abundance “Plant a seed of healing that blooms after 3 seconds, healing nearby allied Heroes for 20% of their maximum Health.”
Ability Dragonqueen “…are empowered, and her Basic Attacks deal 143 damage and heal allied Heroes for 43 in an arc in front of her.”
Ability Cleansing Flame “Fireballs deal 135 damage to enemies and heal allied Heroes for 300 Health.”
Cleanse
Talent Lifeblossom “…Life creates a Lifeblossom at the target's location, Breath of Life instead removes Slows and Roots from the target.”
Self-healing
Ability Life-Binder “Both her and her target are healed for 480 Health over 2 seconds.”
Talent Fire Within “Hitting a Burning Hero with Flame Buffet heals Alexstrasza for 10% of her maximum Health.”
Shields
Talent Overprotective “Heroes healed by Abundance gain a Shield for 6 seconds equal to 50% of the amount healed.”

Damage and macro

Area damage
Ability Flame Buffet “Damage and Knockback enemies in an arc.”
Ability Cleansing Flame “Fireballs deal 135 damage to enemies and heal allied Heroes for 300 Health.”
Ability Wing Buffet “Deal 150 damage to enemies in an area, knocking them back and Slowing them by 50% for 3 seconds.”
Talent Life Unbound “Activate to heal an allied Hero for 15% of their maximum Health and deal 200 damage to nearby enemies.”
Damage over time
Ability Flame Buffet “Launch a fireball, Burning enemies hit for 75 damage over 5.5 seconds.”
Talent Flames of Fury “Reward: After hitting 20 Heroes, hitting a Burning enemy Hero with Flame Buffet reduces Dragonqueen's cooldown by 6…”
Waveclear
Ability Flame Buffet “Damage and Knockback enemies in an arc.”
Ability Wing Buffet “Deal 150 damage to enemies in an area, knocking them back and Slowing them by 50% for 3 seconds.”

Play-style traits

Peel
Curated note Flame Buffet's slow on burning targets and Dragonqueen's Wing Buffet knockback push divers off her and her backline.
Save
Curated note Life-Binder heals an ally and then lifts them to her own health percentage, rescuing a dived teammate as long as she is healthy.
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 28 Sep 2026 Patch Mixed

    2 buffs, 1 nerf

    • BuffHealth 1698 → 1780Base
    • BuffFlames of Fury: Mythic Reward requirement 40 → 30Level 1
    • NerfOverprotective: Shield 70% → 50%Level 16
  2. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 14 Sep 2026 PTR Mixed

    1 buff, 1 nerf

    • BuffHealth 1698 → 1780Base
    • NerfOverprotective: Shield 70% → 50%Level 16
  3. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 20 Jul 2026 Patch Mixed

    2 buffs, 2 nerfs, 9 other changes

    • ChangeDragonqueen: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • BuffDragonqueen: Cooldown 150 s → 130 sBase
    • NerfBreath of Life [Dragonqueen Q]: Healing 20% → 15%Base
    • NerfPreservation [Dragonqueen W]: Healing 30% → 25%Base
    • ChangeLive and Let Live: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • BuffFlames of Fury: Cooldown reduction 5 s → 6 sLevel 1
    • ChangeFlames of Fury: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeLifeblossom: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeLifeblossom: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeDraconic Dicipline: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • ChangeDraconic Dicipline: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • ChangeOn Ruby Wings: Reworked (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
    • ChangeAncient Flame: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
  4. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 29 Jun 2026 PTR Mixed

    1 buff, 2 nerfs, 9 other changes

    • ChangeDragonqueen: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • BuffDragonqueen: Cooldown 150 s → 130 sBase
    • NerfBreath of Life [Dragonqueen Q]: Healing 20% → 15%Base
    • NerfPreservation [Dragonqueen W]: Healing 30% → 25%Base
    • ChangeLive and Let Live: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeFlames of Fury: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeLife Blossom: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeLife Blossom: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeDraconic Dicipline: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • ChangeDraconic Dicipline: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • ChangeOn Ruby Wings: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
    • ChangeAncient Flame: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20

Game-data changes between builds

Detected by comparing the game files of consecutive builds, including silent changes.

  1. 2.55.17.98025 → 2.57.0.98285

    • Health: 1698 → 1780
    • Health Regeneration: 8.844 → 9.271
    • Flames of Fury value (level 1): 40 → 30
    • Overprotective shield (level 16): 70% → 50%

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