Mirana
Mounted on her majestic mount, Mirana serves the moon goddess Selemene, wielding celestial powers that blend grace with deadly precision.
At a Glance
Core Principles
“The moon guides those who dare to follow its path. Mirana's arrow flies true when your aim matches your conviction.”
Patience is Precision
Don't rush Arrows. Wait for the perfect moment when enemies predict or overextend. A single well-placed Arrow wins fights.
Master the Elements
Control lotus pools, understand fog interactions, predict creep movements. Mirana's power lies in environmental mastery.
Mobility is Survival
Leap charges are not just for escape. Use them to reposition, chase, or create distance. Mobility creates opportunities.
Team Empowerment
Moonlight Shadow isn't just your stealth. It's a tactical tool for entire-team maneuvers. Coordinate, communicate, conquer.
Adaptability is Power
Mirana can carry, support, roam, or initiate. Read the game, adjust your role, and fill whatever your team needs most.
Vision Creates Victories
Arrow vision, Starstorm side-effects, lotus pool control. Information advantage translates directly to force advantage.
Hero Overview
Mirana is the epitome of versatility, capable of fitting into virtually any team composition as either a core position or support role. Her unique blend of long-range initiation, AoE burst damage, and team-wide mobility makes her a constant threat throughout all stages of the game.
Mirana's gameplay centers around landing game-changing Sacred Arrows from unexpected angles and using Starstorm for efficient farming and teamfight damage. Leap provides incredible mobility for both escape and aggressive repositioning, while Moonlight Shadow enables coordinated team ganks and safe initiations. The Selemene's Faithful innate adds strategic depth through lotus pool control.
Pros
- Versatile - can play carry, support, or offlane
- Long-range initiation with Sacred Arrow
- Excellent mobility with Leap
- Team-wide invisibility for ganking
- Good AoE damage with Starstorm
- Lotus pool control provides team sustain
Cons
- Highly skillshot-dependent
- Relatively squishy without items
- Mana-intensive abilities
- Requires good game sense for Moonlight Shadow timing
- Missed Arrows can be punishing
Ability Analysis
Sacred Arrow
ActiveMirana launches a powerful arrow that stuns the first enemy unit it strikes. The stun duration and damage increase with distance travelled.
Notes: Your signature skillshot ability. Max stun and damage reached at half distance - you don't need maximum range for full effect. Can be cast mid-Leap for surprise attacks. Provides flying vision during travel and lingers at impact point.
Starstorm
ActiveCalls down a wave of meteors that damage and ministun enemy units in an area. Each meteor can be evaded, but each enemy is affected only once per cast.
Notes: Primary starstorm hits visible units only, secondary hit targets closest enemy to your cast position and searches through fog. Excellent for finishing low-health targets juking in trees. Can one-shot jungle creeps and siege creeps.
Leap
ActiveMirana leaps forward into the air, landing ahead with a burst of speed and slowly draining the aura buff from nearby enemy heroes.
Notes: Essential mobility ability with 2 charges. Use charges strategically to traverse cliffs and treelines. Can begin Sacred Arrow cast animation during Leap for surprise attacks. Mirana cannot Leap when rooted or leashed.
Moonlight Shadow
ActiveTempts Fate by cloaking Mirana and all allied heroes in invisibility for a duration. Allies become partially visible after attacking or using abilities.
Notes: Game-changing ultimate for coordinated team plays. Lasts incredibly long - provides ample time for positioning. Use with Smoke of Deceit for maximum effectiveness. Be aware of teammates' vision when casting to maintain stealth.
Sacred Arrow (Shard Upgrade)
ActiveSacred Arrow reduces enemy armor by 2 for 5 seconds when it hits.
Notes: Shard upgrade significantly increases Arrow's utility by adding armor reduction. Makes consecutive attacks much more potent. Essential for bursting down tanky targets or right-click builds.
Moonlight Shadow (Aghanim's Scepter)
ActiveMoonlight Shadow causes Mirana's other abilities to have no cooldown for the duration and reduces their mana cost by 50%.
Notes: Transforms Mirana into a spell-spamming machine during the ultimate. Can unleash multiple Arrows and Starstorms rapidly. The mana cost reduction enables aggressive playstyles during crucial teamfight moments.
Developer's Notes
Developer Insights
Mirana is a versatile hero that excels at both initiation and opportunistic plays. Her Sacred Arrow can turn fights from impossible distances, while Starstorm provides reliable AoE damage.
Key Insights:
- Master the art of predicting enemy movement for Arrow hits
- Use Leap not just for escape but for repositioning
- Moonlight Shadow creates opportunities for entire team ganks
Mirana rewards players who can read the game flow and strike at perfect moments. Her skill ceiling is high, but potential impact is limitless!
Game Strategy
Early Game
Timeframe: 0-15 minutes Objective: Establish lane dominance and secure kills with Arrow Key: Harass with long-range Arrows; Use Starstorm to secure last hits and harass; Control lotus pools for team regen; Position for successful Arrow angles Items: Power Treads (essential for mana management); Magic Wand (burst regen); Dragon Lance (early advantage) Tips: Exploit Selemene's Faithful at lotus pools constantly; One-shot jungle creeps with Arrow for extra gold/exp; Be patient - wait for good Arrow opportunities; Leap charges are precious early game
Mid Game
Timeframe: 15-30 minutes Objective: Initiate teamfights and control vision Key: Coordinate Arrow with team disables; Use Moonlight Shadow for gank setups; Farm efficiently with Starstorm; Position for teamfight Arrow opportunities Items: Hurricane Pike (positioning and escape); Silver Edge (BKB-piercing initiation); Dragon Lance → Hurricane Pike progression Tips: Combine Moonlight Shadow with Smoke of Deceit; Save Leap charges for crossing terrain; Aim for surprise factor with Arrow+Leap combo; Use secondary Starstorm hit for jungle vision
Late Game
Timeframe: 30+ minutes Objective: Execute perfect initiations and provide utility Key: Land crucial Arrow initiations; Use ultimate for strategic positioning; Right-click damage with item progression; Control lotus pools for team sustainability Items: Daedalus (raw damage); Butterfly (damage and evasion); Aghanim's Scepter (spell-spam potential); Silver Edge (BKB-piercing initiation) Tips: Arrow range and vision for scouting; Moonlight Shadow for team safety and initiation; Leap charges recharges quickly late game; Consider Refresher for double ultimate plays
Tips & Strategies
Sacred Arrow Mastery
- Don't need maximum range for full damage - reaches max power at half distance.
- Can mid-Leap cast Arrow for surprise attacks. Practice Leap into Arrow timing.
- Provides flying vision during travel and lingers at impact - use for scouting.
- One-shots siege creeps and large jungle creeps - farm efficiently.
Starstorm Secrets
- Secondary hit searches through fog and targets closest enemy to cast position.
- Perfect for killing juking heroes with secondary Starstorm blind cast.
- Can clear entire jungle camps quickly - efficient farming tool.
- Try to position to hit both primary and secondary targets in teamfights.
Mobility and Positioning
- Leap charges recharges over time - use strategically for terrain crossing.
- Save Leap charges for cliffs and treelines rather than panic escapes.
- Practice butt Arrow - Leap backwards while throwing Arrow forward.
- Moonlight Shadow + Smoke movement coordination for maximum stealth.
Item Guide
Starting Items
Basic stats sustain for laning phase. Focus on last-hitting and Arrow harassment.
Tangos, Slippers, Circlet
Core Items
Tread switching for mana management, Dragon Lance for attack range and stats, Wand for burst regen against spell-heavy lanes.
Power Treads, Dragon Lance, Magic Wand
Situational Items
Pike for positioning and escape, Manta for dispels and damage, Silver Edge for initiation through BKB, Blink for surprise Arrow initiations.
Hurricane Pike, Manta Style, Silver Edge, Blink Dagger
Counter Guide
Good With
Mirana excels alongside heroes who can set up or follow up on her Arrows. Earthshaker and Tiny provide AoE stuns that complement Arrow-initiated ganks perfectly. Sven and other carries benefit from Mirana's initiation and vision control to safely deal damage. Earth Spirit and Magnus have displacement skills that can guarantee Arrow hits on mobile targets. Bane and Shadow Shaman provide additional lockdown to ensure Arrows land consistently. Heroes who need time to channel like Crystal Maiden or Enigma benefit from Mirana's ability to create engagement opportunities at range. Mirana's versatility means she can adapt to various team compositions, providing both initiation and follow-up capabilities.
Bad Against
Mirana struggles against heroes with high mobility, burst damage, or initiation tools. Riki and Bounty Hunter provide permanent vision that counters Moonlight Shadow's stealth. Phantom Assassin and Slardar apply negative armor and burst damage that can delete Mirana before she can respond. Pudge hooks can catch Mirana mid-Leap or initiate before Arrow can be cast. Invoker with Sun Strike can snipe low-health Mirana attempting escapes. Storm Spirit and Anti-Mage have mobility that makes Arrow prediction nearly impossible. Lina and Lion provide instant burst damage that can kill Mirana before she can Leap away. Heroes with high mobility, burst damage, or reveal capabilities all pose significant threats to Mirana's effectiveness by negating her kit's primary strengths.
Good Against
Mirana dominates against stationary targets, slow heroes, or those predictable in movement. Pudge becomes an easy Arrow target when positioning for hooks. Crystal Maiden, Zeus, and Sniper are squishy immobile heroes vulnerable to Arrow initiation. Shadow Shaman and Witch Doctor are channeled heroes who can be interrupted mid-ability. Invoker and Tinker lose positioning advantages when suddenly stunned from Arrow. Drow Ranger and other immobile carries have limited options against Mirana's kit. Mirana's Selemene's Faithful innate makes her excellent against heroes who depend on lotus pool sustain. Heroes lacking mobility, escape mechanisms, or with predictable movement patterns become prime targets for Mirana's precise Arrow shots and well-timed initiations.