Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Support · Warcraft

Medivh

The Last Guardian

Role
Support
Attack
Ranged
Difficulty
Very Hard
Released
14 Jun 2016
Last patched
20 Apr 2026
Damage
2/10
Utility
10/10
Survivability
6/10
Complexity
8/10

Medivh is strong against

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

  1. Nova Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedNova's burst is one short window (Snipe, then Triple Tap if she takes it), and Force of Will makes the target immune to all damage for 1.5 seconds, wasting it.via Force of Will, Triple Tap, Snipe
    • TheoryMedivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Nova's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance.
    • TheoryMedivh can deny a burst window, wasting Nova's cooldowns.
  2. Greymane Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedCursed Bullet or Go for the Throat, whichever Greymane takes, is a single big hit, and a well-timed Force of Will cancels the damage outright and wastes the cooldown.via Force of Will, Cursed Bullet, Go for the Throat
    • TheoryMedivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
    • TheoryMedivh's silence (Poly Bomb) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb.
  3. Li-Ming Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedLi-Ming's Critical Mass snowball depends on securing the first kill; Force of Will denies it by absorbing Arcane Orb, or Disintegrate, on her target.via Force of Will, Critical Mass, Arcane Orb, Disintegrate
    • TheoryMedivh can deny a burst window, wasting Li-Ming's cooldowns.
    • TheoryMedivh can interrupt channels with silence (Poly Bomb), and Li-Ming relies on channelled abilities. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb. Li-Ming must also take Disintegrate.
  4. Chromie Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedChromie's kills come from timed Sand Blast and Dragon's Breath bursts that Force of Will negates, and Raven Form is immune to effects like Time Trap.via Force of Will, Sand Blast, Dragon's Breath, Raven Form, Time Trap
    • TheoryMedivh can deny a burst window, wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
  5. Kael'thas Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedFlamestrike, and Pyroblast if Kael'thas takes it, are slow, telegraphed bursts, so Medivh has time to put Force of Will on the target and block all of the damage.via Force of Will, Pyroblast, Flamestrike
    • TheoryMedivh can deny a burst window, wasting Kael'thas's cooldowns.
  6. Tassadar Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryMedivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Tassadar's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance. Tassadar must also take Shadow Walk.
    • TheoryMedivh can deny a burst window, wasting Tassadar's cooldowns.
    • TheoryMedivh can interrupt channels with silence (Poly Bomb), and Tassadar relies on channelled abilities. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb.
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  1. Genji 73 Theory Medivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Genji's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance. Genji must also take Pathfinder.
    2 more reasons
    • Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Genji's cooldowns.
    • Medivh's silence (Poly Bomb) can stop Genji in the middle of a dive. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb.
  2. The Lost Vikings 66 Theory Medivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance. The Lost Vikings must also take Spy Games.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can interrupt channels with silence (Poly Bomb), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb. The Lost Vikings must also take Play Again!.
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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. Alarak 64 Theory Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Alarak's cooldowns.
  2. Hanzo 64 Theory Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Hanzo's cooldowns.
  3. Murky 64 Theory Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Murky's cooldowns.
  4. Xal'atath 64 Theory Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Xal'atath's cooldowns.
  5. Zeratul 64 Theory Medivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Zeratul's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance.
  6. Kerrigan 63 Theory Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
  7. Brightwing 62 Theory Medivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Brightwing's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance. Brightwing must also take Invisible Friends.
  8. Dehaka 62 Theory Medivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Dehaka's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance. Dehaka must also take Lurker Strain.
  9. Samuro 62 Theory Medivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Samuro's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance.
  10. Sgt. Hammer 62 Theory Medivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Sgt. Hammer's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance. Sgt. Hammer must also take Ambush.
  11. Tyrande 62 Theory Medivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Tyrande's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance. Tyrande must also take Shadowstalk.
  12. Valeera 61 Theory Medivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Valeera's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance.
  13. Jaina 60 Theory Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Jaina's cooldowns.
  14. Junkrat 60 Theory Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Junkrat's cooldowns.
  15. Kel'Thuzad 60 Theory Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Kel'Thuzad's cooldowns.
  16. Orphea 60 Theory Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Orphea's cooldowns.
  17. Probius 60 Theory Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Probius's cooldowns.
  18. Mephisto 57 Theory Medivh can interrupt channels with silence (Poly Bomb), and Mephisto relies on channelled abilities. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb. Mephisto must also take Consume Souls.

Medivh is weak against

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

No hero has a mechanical edge on Medivh in our rules yet.

Medivh works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. E.T.C. Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedPortal lets E.T.C. appear at an unexpected angle for Powerslide's stun, and into Mosh Pit if he takes it, turning a flank into a team-wide stun.via Portal, Powerslide, Mosh Pit
  2. Garrosh Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedPortal puts Garrosh behind the enemy team, where Wrecking Ball throws a backliner into Medivh's side of the fight.via Portal, Wrecking Ball
  3. The Lost Vikings Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedPortal lets Vikings in a soaked lane hop straight into a fight and back out again, so their split soak costs the team less.via Portal, Go Go Go!
    • TheoryMedivh can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  4. Diablo Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedPortal drops Diablo on the far side of an enemy so Shadow Charge knocks them toward his team, or into terrain for the stun.via Portal, Shadow Charge
  5. Sylvanas Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedPortal lets a split-pushing Sylvanas return to her team instantly, so her lane pressure costs less when a fight breaks out.via Portal, Possession
  6. Genji Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryMedivh can save Genji once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryMedivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Genji grouped targets for area burst.
    • TheoryMedivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Genji's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
    • TheoryMedivh's polymorph (Poly Bomb, Glyph Of Poly Bomb) holds targets still for Genji's burst. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb or Glyph Of Poly Bomb.
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  1. Jaina 77 Theory Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Jaina grouped targets for area burst.
    3 more reasons
    • Medivh can protect Jaina's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
    • Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Jaina's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
    • Medivh's polymorph (Poly Bomb, Glyph Of Poly Bomb) holds targets still for Jaina's burst. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb or Glyph Of Poly Bomb.
  2. Kerrigan 77 Theory Medivh can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
    3 more reasons
    • Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Kerrigan grouped targets for area burst.
    • Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Kerrigan's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
    • Medivh's polymorph (Poly Bomb, Glyph Of Poly Bomb) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb or Glyph Of Poly Bomb.
  3. Li-Ming 77 Theory Medivh can protect Li-Ming's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
    3 more reasons
    • Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Li-Ming's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!. Li-Ming must also take Wave of Force.
    • Medivh's polymorph (Poly Bomb, Glyph Of Poly Bomb) holds targets still for Li-Ming's burst. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb or Glyph Of Poly Bomb.
    • Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Li-Ming grouped targets for area burst. Only when Li-Ming takes Wave of Force.
  4. Murky 77 Theory Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Murky grouped targets for area burst.
    3 more reasons
    • Medivh can protect Murky's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
    • Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Murky's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
    • Medivh's polymorph (Poly Bomb, Glyph Of Poly Bomb) holds targets still for Murky's burst. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb or Glyph Of Poly Bomb.
  5. Nova 77 Theory Medivh can protect Nova's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
    3 more reasons
    • Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Nova's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!. Nova must also take Precision Strike or Explosive Round.
    • Medivh's polymorph (Poly Bomb, Glyph Of Poly Bomb) holds targets still for Nova's burst. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb or Glyph Of Poly Bomb.
    • Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Nova grouped targets for area burst. Only when Nova takes Precision Strike or Explosive Round.
  6. Probius 77 Theory Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Probius grouped targets for area burst.
    3 more reasons
    • Medivh can protect Probius's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
    • Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Probius's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
    • Medivh's polymorph (Poly Bomb, Glyph Of Poly Bomb) holds targets still for Probius's burst. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb or Glyph Of Poly Bomb.
  7. Tracer 77 Theory Medivh can save Tracer once the dive is committed.
    3 more reasons
    • Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Tracer grouped targets for area burst.
    • Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Tracer's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
    • Medivh's polymorph (Poly Bomb, Glyph Of Poly Bomb) holds targets still for Tracer's burst. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb or Glyph Of Poly Bomb.
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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 77 Theory Medivh can save Valeera once the dive is committed.
  2. Zeratul 77 Theory Medivh can save Zeratul once the dive is committed.
  3. Artanis 76 Theory Medivh can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
  4. Greymane 76 Theory Medivh can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
  5. Illidan 76 Theory Medivh can save Illidan once the dive is committed.
  6. Mephisto 76 Theory Medivh can save Mephisto once the dive is committed.
  7. The Butcher 76 Theory Medivh can save The Butcher once the dive is committed.
  8. Thrall 76 Theory Medivh can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
  9. Alarak 74 Theory Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Alarak grouped targets for area burst.
  10. Junkrat 74 Theory Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Junkrat grouped targets for area burst.
  11. Kael'thas 74 Theory Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Kael'thas grouped targets for area burst.
  12. Kel'Thuzad 74 Theory Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Kel'Thuzad grouped targets for area burst.
  13. Orphea 74 Theory Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Orphea grouped targets for area burst.
  14. Tassadar 74 Theory Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Tassadar grouped targets for area burst.
  15. Xal'atath 74 Theory Medivh starts fights on its own terms, giving Xal'atath grouped targets for area burst.
  16. Chromie 71 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Chromie's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!. Chromie must also take Mobius Loop.
  17. Hanzo 71 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Hanzo's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!. Hanzo must also take Dragon's Arrow or Explosive Arrows.
  18. Kharazim 69 Theory Medivh can save Kharazim once the dive is committed.
  19. Maiev 69 Theory Medivh can save Maiev once the dive is committed.
  20. Qhira 69 Theory Medivh can save Qhira once the dive is committed.
  21. Sonya 69 Theory Medivh can save Sonya once the dive is committed.
  22. Abathur 60 Theory Medivh can protect Abathur's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  23. Fenix 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Fenix's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  24. Gul'dan 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Gul'dan's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  25. Lunara 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Lunara's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  26. Nazeebo 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Nazeebo's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  27. Ragnaros 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Ragnaros's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  28. Raynor 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Raynor's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  29. Samuro 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Samuro's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!. Samuro must also take Bladestorm or Burning Blade.
  30. Sgt. Hammer 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Sgt. Hammer's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  31. Tychus 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Tychus's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!. Tychus must also take Melting Point.
  32. Valla 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Valla's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  33. Xul 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Xul's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  34. Zagara 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Zagara's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  35. Zul'jin 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Zul'jin's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.

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 Medivh

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

  1. Blackheart's Bay Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryMedivh can reach channelling enemies quickly (Portal) to contest Blackheart's Bay's objective.
    • TheoryMedivh can cover ground quickly (Portal) on Blackheart's Bay's large layout.
    • TheoryMedivh's silence (Poly Bomb) stops enemies channelling Blackheart's Bay's objective. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb.
  2. Cursed Hollow Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryMedivh can reach channelling enemies quickly (Portal) to contest Cursed Hollow's objective.
    • TheoryMedivh can cover ground quickly (Portal) on Cursed Hollow's large layout.
    • TheoryMedivh's silence (Poly Bomb) stops enemies channelling Cursed Hollow's objective. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb.
  3. Warhead Junction Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryMedivh can reach channelling enemies quickly (Portal) to contest Warhead Junction's objective.
    • TheoryMedivh can cover ground quickly (Portal) on Warhead Junction's large layout.
    • TheoryMedivh's silence (Poly Bomb) stops enemies channelling Warhead Junction's objective. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb.
  4. Sky Temple Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryMedivh can start the fights Sky Temple's objective forces.
    • TheoryMedivh can cover ground quickly (Portal) on Sky Temple's large layout.
    • TheoryMedivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Sky Temple's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  5. Dragon Shire Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryMedivh can reach channelling enemies quickly (Portal) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    • TheoryMedivh's silence (Poly Bomb) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb.
  6. Towers of Doom Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryMedivh can reach channelling enemies quickly (Portal) to contest Towers of Doom's objective.
    • TheoryMedivh's silence (Poly Bomb) stops enemies channelling Towers of Doom's objective. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb.
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  1. Alterac Pass 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Alterac Pass's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Alterac Pass's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  2. Battlefield of Eternity 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Battlefield of Eternity's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Battlefield of Eternity's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  3. Braxis Holdout 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  4. Braxis Outpost 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Braxis Outpost's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Braxis Outpost's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  5. Hanamura Temple 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  6. Industrial District 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Industrial District's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Industrial District's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  7. Infernal Shrines 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  8. Lost Cavern 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Lost Cavern's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Lost Cavern's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  9. Silver City 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Silver City's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Silver City's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  10. Volskaya Foundry 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Volskaya Foundry's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Volskaya Foundry's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  11. Garden of Terror 55 Theory Medivh can cover ground quickly (Portal) on Garden of Terror's large layout.

All maps

Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Winds of Celerity Z

      Increases Raven Form's Movement Speed bonus by 100%.

    • Raven’s Intellect Z

      Raven Form increases Medivh's Mana and Health Regeneration by 200%.

    • Portal Mastery Active

      Medivh can manually place both Portal locations and it no longer breaks Raven Form. Activate Medivh's Trait to cancel an unlinked Portal.

  2. 4

    • Mage Armor E

      The first time an ally uses a Portal, they gain 40 Armor for 5 seconds, reducing their damage taken by 40%.

    • Raven Familiar E

      A Raven Familiar joins allies each time they use a Portal. The Raven will dive at the ally's next Basic Attack against a Hero within 5 seconds, dealing 114 (+4% per level) damage and Slowing them by 20% for 2.5 seconds.

    • Dust of Appearance Active

      Activate to greatly increase sight range for 5 seconds and reveal enemy Heroes in the area for 8 seconds. Does not cancel Raven Form. Passive: Increase Medivh's sight range while in Raven Form by 25%.

  3. 7

    • Mystic Assault Q

      If Arcane Rift hits an enemy Hero, Medivh's next Basic Attack within 6 seconds deals 50% more damage and heals for 50% of the damage dealt.

    • Arcane Explosion W

      When Force of Will expires, it deals 80 (+4% per level) damage to nearby enemies, plus 50% of the damage it prevented, up to 315 (+4% per level) additional damage.

    • Force of Magic W

      Preventing at least 268 (+4% per level) damage with a single cast of Force of Will grants 35% Spell Power for 15 seconds. Stacks up to 2 times.

  4. 10

    • Poly Bomb Heroic

      Polymorph an enemy Hero for 2 seconds, Silencing them and making them unable to attack. On expiration, Poly Bomb spreads to other nearby enemy Heroes.

    • Ley Line Seal Heroic

      After 0.5 seconds, unleash a wave of energy that places enemy Heroes in Time Stop for 3 seconds.

  5. 13

    • Circle of Protection W

      Force of Will also applies to allies near the target.

    • Enduring Will W

      Preventing at least 268 (+4% per level) damage with Force of Will reduces its cooldown to 4 seconds.

    • Reabsorption W

      Increase the amount of healing from Force of Will to 70% of the damage it absorbed.

  6. 16

    • Arcane Charge Q

      When Arcane Rift damages an enemy Hero, the next Arcane Rift deals 15% more damage.

    • Temporal Flux Q

      Basic Attacks reduce Medivh's Heroic Ability cooldown by 3%. Each enemy Hero hit by Arcane Rift reduces Medivh's Heroic Ability cooldown by 9%.

    • Stable Portal E

      Decrease Portal cooldown by 25% and increase Portal duration by 50%.

  7. 20

    • Glyph Of Poly Bomb Heroic

      Poly Bomb now hits an area, instantly Polymorphing enemy Heroes, hitting the same area again 1 second later. Poly Bomb's duration is reduced to 1 second, and the spread radius is increased by 25%.

    • Medivh Cheats! Heroic

      Increase the duration of the Time Stop by 33% and gain the ability to redirect the wave once while it's active.

    • Guardian of Tirisfal Q

      Minions and Catapults hit by Arcane Rift are instantly killed. Range is increased by 50%.

    • Arcane Brilliance Active

      Activate to instantly restore 200 mana to all nearby allied Heroes and grant them 15% Spell Power for 10 seconds.

    • Dust of Disappearance Active

      Stealth an allied Hero for 40 seconds, they are Unrevealable for the first 0.5 seconds. Remaining stationary for at least 1.5 seconds while Stealthed grants Invisible. Stores up to 2 charges.

  • Raven Form D Trait

    Instead of mounting, Medivh can transform into a raven, increasing Movement Speed by 20%. While transformed, Medivh can see and fly over all terrain and is immune to all effects.

  • Arcane Rift Q Ability

    7 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Launch a rift that deals 170 (+4% per level) damage to enemies in its path. If an enemy Hero is hit, reduce its cooldown by 5 seconds and refund 50 Mana. Quest: Hit 40 enemy Heroes with Arcane Rift without dying. Reward: Permanently increase the damage dealt by 75 and cooldown reduction for hitting a Hero by 1 second.

  • Force of Will W Ability

    9 s cooldown 60 Mana

    Protect an allied Hero from all damage for 1.5 seconds. Upon expiration, Force of Will heals the target for 20% of the damage it absorbed.

  • Portal E Ability

    16 s cooldown 65 Mana

    Create a set of portals between Medivh and the target location, allowing allies to teleport between both. The portals last 6 seconds.

  • Ley Line Seal R Heroic

    80 s cooldown 75 Mana

    After 0.5 seconds, unleash a wave of energy that places enemy Heroes in Time Stop for 3 seconds.

  • Poly Bomb R Heroic

    40 s cooldown 75 Mana

    Polymorph an enemy Hero for 2 seconds, Silencing them and making them unable to attack. On expiration, Poly Bomb spreads to other nearby enemy Heroes.

  • Raven Form Z Mount

    4 s cooldown

    Transform into a raven, increasing Movement Speed by 20%. While transformed, Medivh can see and fly over terrain and is immune to all effects.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Medivh'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

Polymorph
Ability Poly Bomb “Polymorph an enemy Hero for 2 seconds, Silencing them and making them unable to attack.”
Talent Glyph Of Poly Bomb “Poly Bomb now hits an area, instantly Polymorphing enemy Heroes, hitting the same area again 1 second later.”
Silence
Ability Poly Bomb “Polymorph an enemy Hero for 2 seconds, Silencing them and making them unable to attack.”
Slow
Talent Raven Familiar “…ally's next Basic Attack against a Hero within 5 seconds, dealing 114 damage and Slowing them by 20% for 2.5 seconds.”
Time Stop
Ability Ley Line Seal “After 0.5 seconds, unleash a wave of energy that places enemy Heroes in Time Stop for 3 seconds.”
Talent Medivh Cheats! “Increase the duration of the Time Stop by 33% and gain the ability to redirect the wave once while it's active.”

Defense and mobility

Ally healing
Ability Force of Will “Upon expiration, Force of Will heals the target for 20% of the damage it absorbed.”
Reveal
Talent Dust of Appearance “Activate to greatly increase sight range for 5 seconds and reveal enemy Heroes in the area for 8 seconds.”
Self-healing
Talent Mystic Assault “…enemy Hero, Medivh's next Basic Attack within 6 seconds deals 50% more damage and heals for 50% of the damage dealt.”
Teleport
Ability Portal “Create a set of portals between Medivh and the target location, allowing allies to teleport between both.”

Damage and macro

Area damage
Ability Arcane Rift “Launch a rift that deals 170 damage to enemies in its path.”
Talent Arcane Explosion “When Force of Will expires, it deals 80 damage to nearby enemies, plus 50% of the damage it prevented, up to 315…”

Play-style traits

Engage
Curated note Portal lets his whole team teleport across walls to start a fight or flank from an unexpected angle.
Save
Curated note Force of Will makes an ally immune to all damage for 1.5 seconds, enough to cancel most burst combos and damage heroics.
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 20 Apr 2026 Patch Mixed

    4 buffs, 1 nerf, 1 other change

    • BuffWinds of Celerity: Movement Speed bonus 50% → 100%Level 1
    • BuffRaven's Intellect: Bonus 75% → 200%Level 1
    • NerfRaven Familiar: Slow 30% → 20%Level 4
    • BuffForce of Magic: Spell Power 30% → 35%Level 7
    • ChangeCircle of Protection: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 13
    • BuffGuardian of Tirisfal: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
  2. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 30 Mar 2026 PTR Mixed

    4 buffs, 1 nerf, 1 other change

    • BuffWinds of Celerity: Movement speed bonus 50% → 75%Level 1
    • BuffRaven's Intellect: Bonus 75% → 125%Level 1
    • NerfRaven Familiar: Slow 30% → 20%Level 4
    • BuffForce of Magic: Spell Power 30% → 35%Level 7
    • ChangeCircle of Protection: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 13
    • BuffGuardian of Tirisfal: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20

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