Rafaela
Regen · Guard
“An angel loved and respected by the people of this world.”
Pick & ban rate = share of matches that pick / ban Rafaela. Official ranked data · All Ranks · 7 days · Updated Oct 8, 2026
Skills
Rafaela's abilities from official data
- P
Divine Resurrection
PassiveBuffRafaela can cast a special skill every 40s. After channeling for 2.5s, she instantly resurrects an ally and increases their Movement Speed by 30% for 5s (taking damage from heroes and Legend Creeps interrupts channeling and puts the skill on base cooldown). This skill's cooldown is increased by 500% of the target's remaining respawn time, capped at 240s. This skill is not affected by Cooldown Reduction.
- 1
Light of Retribution
Skill 1AOESlowCD: 5 Mana Cost: 45
Rafaela strikes the three nearest enemies with Light of Retribution, dealing them 225 (+120% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage, briefly revealing their positions, and slowing them by 40% for 1.5s. Enemies hit by Light of Retribution again within 6s will take 20% extra damage (this effect stacks up to 3 times).
- 2
Holy Healing
Skill 2HealSpeed UpCD: 10.5 Mana Cost: 80
Rafaela calls upon Holy Light, recovering 100 (+35% Total Magic Power) HP for nearby allied heroes, plus an additional 150 (+65% Total Magic Power) HP for herself and the most injured allied hero in range. She also increases the Movement Speed of nearby allied heroes by 30% and grants Slow Immunity for 1s. Every 10 point(s) of Magic Power will add 1% to the Movement Speed bonus.
- 3
Holy Baptism
Skill 3CCAOECD: 38 Mana Cost: 150
Rafaela unleashes the true power of Holy Light in the target direction, dealing 460 (+120% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to enemies in a line and stunning them for 1.2s.
Rafaela counters
Pick these when the enemy has Rafaela
- 1+3IxiaMarksmanGold
- 2+2.8OdetteMageMid
- 3+2.4EstesSupportRoam
- 4+2.4FlorynSupportRoam
- 5+2.1LaylaMarksmanGold
- 6+2EudoraMageMid
- 7+1.9SoraFighterAssassinEXP
- 8+1.7AuroraMageMid
Numbers = the win-rate difference (% points) when the two heroes face each other. Example +3: Ixia wins 3 points more often against Rafaela. From All Ranks, last 7 days.
Rafaela is strong against
Rafaela has the edge over these heroes
- 1+3.5NataliaAssassinJungleRoam
- 2+3.3ValirMageMid
- 3+2.4CiciFighterEXP
- 4+2.4HylosTankRoam
- 5+2.2MarcelTankSupportEXPRoam
- 6+1.7LyliaMageMid
Numbers = the win-rate difference (% points) when the two heroes face each other. Example +3.5: Rafaela wins 3.5 points more often against Natalia. From All Ranks, last 7 days.
Rafaela combos
Heroes that work well on Rafaela's team
- 1+3.6AtlasTankRoam
- 2+3.6CarmillaSupportTankRoam
- 3+3.2KajaSupportFighterRoam
- 4+2.8SaberAssassinJungleRoam
- 5+2.5BaxiaTankJungle
- 6+2.5FaramisSupportMageMid
Numbers = the change in win rate (% points) when both heroes are on the same team. Example +3.6: Rafaela wins 3.6 points more often on a team with Atlas. From All Ranks, last 7 days.
Rafaela build guide
Situational Support items: check the enemy lineup first, then buy
- Battle spell · Roam
Revitalize: Area heal for your team in long fights.
Flicker: Escape ganks or reach a target; the most flexible spell.
- Emblem
- Support · Focusing Mark: Enemies you hit take more damage from your team.
- Rafaela has heal or shield skills: Flask of the Oasis makes them stronger.
- As a roamer, Rafaela won't farm much gold: prioritise cooldown and cheap items that help right away.
Stronger heals and shields
When roaming
Your hero heals or shields allies
Stronger heals, plus a shield for allies on low HP.
The enemy has 2+ heroes with heals or shields
Cuts the enemy's healing and shields.
You keep running out of mana
Mana regen and cooldown reduction.
