Sven

The Rogue Knight, an outcast who follows only his own code.

Sven is a melee Strength hero in Dota 2 who works as a carry, disabler and initiator. Storm Hammer throws a stunning hammer, Great Cleave spreads his attacks to enemies around the target, Warcry boosts the armour and speed of nearby allies, and the ultimate God's Strength hugely increases his attack damage.

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

ˈsvɛ̌nː, lang

Gender

Male

Meaning

Young man; young warrior

Origin

Old Norse

Variant forms

Svend
Svein
Sveinn

Related names

Svenja (female form)

Facts from the source article.

Background

He is the son of a Vigil Knight executed for breaking the Vigil Codex and of a mother from the Pallid Meranth, a race that shunned her. Hiding who he was, Sven trained for thirteen years in his father's order, then on the day of his swearing-in seized the Outcast Blade, broke the Sacred Helm and burned the Codex before leaving forever as a rogue knight.

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