Dota 2’s patch 7.35 introduces a variety of neutral items, adding both excitement and complexity to the game. While some items enhance gameplay, others seem to miss the mark, requiring potential adjustments for balanced play.
Tier 1 Neutral Items
Safety Bubble and Royal Jelly:
- Safety Bubble: Offers 5 HP regen and a 100-health shield after five seconds without taking damage, aiding early-game survival.
- Royal Jelly: Now provides temporary regen and a small boost in maximum health and mana. However, its effectiveness is questionable compared to other items like Arcane Ring.
Tier 2 Neutral Items
Innovative Additions:
- Light Collector: Counters tree-based heroes with regen bonuses and movement speed, though limited in effectiveness due to the abundance of trees on the map.
- Whisper of the Dread: Provides a substantial 10% spell amplification and mana boost, with a minor downside of reduced daytime vision.
Tier 3 Neutral Items
Doubloon, Nemesis Curse, and Craggy Coat:
- Doubloon: Interesting for mana-intensive heroes but hampered by unclear mechanics and potential glitches.
- Nemesis Curse: Offers a risky damage buff, suitable for aggressive heroes.
- Craggy Coat: Returns with a focus on physical defense, activated at a movement speed cost.
Tier 4 Neutral Items
Specialized Yet Potent:
- Ancient Guardian: Grants significant damage boosts, especially near an Ancient.
- Aviana’s Feather: Provides evasion and emergency flying movement, effective in close fights.
- Rattlecage: A modest option for damage and slowing enemies, yet may need a buff for greater impact.
Tier 5 Neutral Items
Unwavering Condition and Magic Lamp:
- Unwavering Condition: Offers incredible magic resistance at the cost of a fixed maximum HP, potentially game-changing for certain heroes.
- Magic Lamp: Enhanced from its previous version, now acts as a more frequent, though less potent, Aegis.
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Strategic Shifts and Surprises: Navigating Dota 2’s 7.35 Neutral Item Landscape
The 7.35 neutral items in Dota 2 bring a blend of excitement and challenge. Players will need to adapt and strategize to make the most of these additions, keeping an eye out for possible buffs and adjustments in upcoming patches.