Valve has released Patch 7.37b, bringing crucial hero and item adjustments just weeks before The International 2024 (TI13). As teams gear up for the prestigious event, this patch could shake up the meta with significant changes affecting over half of the Dota 2 hero pool. Below is a comprehensive overview of the update, along with the full patch notes.
Patch 7.37b Overview: Major Buffs and Nerfs
The latest patch introduces key changes to both heroes and items, with some notable updates that could influence gameplay at TI13.
Item Changes
- Kaya: This item no longer stacks with other Kaya-based items for Mana Regen Amplification and Spell Lifesteal Amplification. This change will force players to reconsider their item builds, especially when utilizing multiple Kaya-based items.
- Ironwood Tree (Neutral Item): The Plant Tree cast range has been drastically reduced from 800 to 400, limiting its utility.
Hero Buffs and Nerfs
- Buffs:
- Mirana: Starstorm’s damage increased to 80%, secondary strike radius expanded to 675, Sacred Arrow’s Aghanim’s Scepter buff increased, and Leap Distance in the Talent Tree enhanced.
- Anti-Mage, Bane, Beastmaster, Clockwerk, Death Prophet, Enchantress, Magnus, Troll Warlord, Witch Doctor, and more: These heroes received various ability and stat improvements.
- Nerfs:
- Ember Spirit: Immolation Innate no longer extends the damage debuff duration, with a reduced damage output at higher levels. Sleight of Fist cooldown increased by 1 second per level, and key talents nerfed.
- Sven (Support Role): Warcry cooldown increased by 5 seconds at all levels.
- Tinker: March of the Machines healing reduced, and Mana costs for both March of the Machines and Defense Matrix increased, making him more Mana-intensive to play effectively.
These changes are expected to influence hero picks and strategies at The International 2024, with many players needing to adapt to the latest nerfs and buffs.
Impact on The International 2024 Meta
With The International 2024 scheduled to begin on September 4th in Copenhagen, Denmark, teams have only a short window to adapt to the changes introduced in Patch 7.37b. The meta-shift could lead to unexpected hero picks and innovative strategies, making this year’s tournament even more unpredictable and exciting.
Conclusion
Whether these adjustments will favor underutilized heroes or further empower dominant picks remains to be seen. Teams and players will need to quickly analyze the patch to optimize their drafts and in-game strategies for the biggest Dota 2 event of the year.
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